Ashley Simpson, DO
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Specialty: Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery, General Surgery
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Primary Location: 2075 Healthway Dr 2nd Floor (22 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Seidman Cancer Center at UH Avon Health Center (22 mi.)
2075 Healthway Dr
2nd Floor
Avon, OH 44011
UH Seidman Cancer Center at UH Ahuja Medical Center (7 mi.)
3999 Richmond Rd
Ste 1100
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-2273
UH St. John Medical Center Building 3 (18 mi.)
29099 Health Campus Dr
Bldg 3 Ste 250
Westlake, OH 44145
440-446-8600
UH St John Medical Center (18 mi.)
29000 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
216-844-2273
UH Seidman Cancer Center at UH St. John Medical Center (18 mi.)
29325 Health Campus Dr
Ste 1
Westlake, OH 44145
216-844-7874
Biography: Ashley Simpson, DO
Expertise
Titles
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Surgery - American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Breast Surgical Oncology
Breast Surgical Oncology - Cleveland Clinic (2015 - 2016)
Residency | General Surgery
General Surgery - South Pointe Hospital (2010 - 2015)
Medical Education
Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)
Undergraduate
Ohio University (2006)
About
Ashley Simpson, DO, FACOS, FACS, is breast cancer surgical oncologist at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Her areas of advanced surgical expertise include nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomy, oncoplastic breast surgery, reverse axillary mapping and intraoperative radiation therapy. Before joining UH in 2019, Dr. Simpson worked as a breast cancer surgical oncologist for the Department of General Surgery, Division of Breast Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, Ohio).
Dr. Simpson’s leadership roles at UH include NAPBC Physician Lead, UH Seidman Cancer Center, through which she serves as the physician liaison for continued NAPBC accreditation; and AEMR (Ambulatory Electronic Health Records) Physician Champion - UH AEMR, through which she serves as subject matter expert for breast surgery-related changes made to the AEMR system. She also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (Athens, Ohio).
Dr. Simpson obtained a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from Ohio University (Athens, Ohio) in 2006. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. Dr. Simpson completed her residency in general surgery at South Pointe Hospital/Cleveland Clinic (Warrensville Heights, Ohio) in 2015, where she served as chief resident during the 2014-2015 academic year. She went on to complete a fellowship in surgical breast oncology at the Cleveland Clinic in 2016.
Dr. Simpson has served as a presenter or invited speaker at numerous conferences, assemblies, annual meetings and other events, covering such topics as breast cancer screening, prognostic breast cancer staging, breast cancer risk reduction and reconstructive breast surgery. Among other honors and awards, she is the recipient of the Physician Nightengale Award, 2018; Cleveland Clinic Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016; Lynn Sage Scholarship Award, 2015; Ohio Osteopathic Association Distinguished Service Award, 2014; and Ohio Osteopathic Association Osteopathic Spirit Award, 2013.
Professional societies in which Dr. Simpson is a member include the American College of Surgeons (fellow), American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (fellow) and American Society of Breast Surgeons. In addition, she was appointed as a council member of the Cleveland Surgical Society in 2019.
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My experience with Dr. Simpson and the staff was excellent. Everyone was professional, kind, polite, informative andvery understanding.
Care is continuing but so far has been very respectful, attentive, and supportive
Excellent, superior care. I couldn't ask for better, professional, caring Dr.and staff.
Dr Simpson literally saved my life and I am grateful for her every single day! She and her staff make me feel comfortable and well cared for.. Giving her a 10 is not sufficient! Her bedside manner matches her diagnostic & surgical skills like no physician I have ever seen. She and her nurse are the BEST!!
Across the board, all my doctors on the UH team are beyond phenomenal and I would recommend all of them to friends or family members. I'm a *** and deal with a lot of specialist doctors and would absolutely say that UH/Seidman is the best care someone in Cleveland could find. Dr. Ashley Simpson is an amazing doctor and surgeon - I feel more confident with my health needs in her care.
Dr. Simpson is an awesome surgeon.
First visit and I was very impressed.
My experience was great Dr. Simpson was wonderful and my team.
Dr Simpson is extremely thorough. She explains things well and laid to rest a lot of my concerns. She actually asked me questions, which made me feel like I was involved in my care.
LOVE Dr. Simpson. She is awesome!!
Dr. Simpson is one of the most caring doctors that I know. She listens to her patients and gives very thoughtful explanations to any concerns a patient has regarding their health issues.
Excellent care, thoughtful of my needs
Excellent experience with Dr simpsons' staff .she is everything you want in a surgeon
Was very impressed with Dr Simpson. She was caring and was very patient, explained future procedure.
Dr Simpson and her whole staff are just fantastic! They are professional, courteous and very thorough. Also very compassionate.
Excellent care/concern by this provider.
Dr. Simpson and her nurse, ***are fantastic at their jobs. They always make me feel heard, cared for, and that I am in the absolute best hands.
Dr. Ashley Simpson is one of the most attentive and detailed doctor I have seen. Not only is she a fantastic surgeon, she has a manner which instills confidence in her ability and recommended course of care. I would give her more than 5 stars if I could!
Dr. Simpson is an excellent surgeon. She very caring and compassionate
Dr. Simpson listens and answers all questions. I'm thankful for her care
Excellent doctor, very thorough and compassionate
Provider always gives excellent care and explains everything in a way I am able to understand
While discussing my upcoming surgery with both Dr. Simpson and***, I felt good about how the procedure will be handled. The information provided was extremely helpful.
Dr Simpson and her team and fellow were outstanding. They explained in detail all the steps going forward. They also explained my diagnosis in layman's terms. I appreciate that part.
First time meeting this doctor and I felt very at ease.
She is absolutely the best surgical oncologist ever. She shows love and concern
Dr. Simpson is kind, compassionate and helped me feel positive about my diagnosis.
The care by this office is incredible. From the mammogram technician to all staff. I feel fortunate to have them. Dr. Simpson is beyond incredible.
This provider gave excellent service to me. I was very impressed with her knowledge and thorough explanation Of my results and what has to be done.
Excellent team I enjoyed the experience and would recommend them to Family and Friends
Dr. Simpson is the best, most caring surgeon I could ask for. Her staff is equally great.
I am extremely happy with my care in all areas of uh. From the moment I walk until my exit. I won't go anywhere else
The Dr Simpson and her office nurse were always attentive to my needs and made me feel comfortable about asking questions.
Great doctor, thankful I have her!
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