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Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD

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(629 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1987)

Professional interests include: wrist injury, knee pain, hip pain, and more.

455 West Woodview Road Penn Medicine Southern Chester County
West Grove, PA 19390

1-800-789-7366

Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD is an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD is affiliated with PREMIER ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LTD and Premier Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA.

Office Locations

400 Mcfarlan Road Suite 100
Kennett Square, PA 19348

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455 West Woodview Road Penn Medicine Southern Chester County
West Grove, PA 19390

1-800-789-7366

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915 Old Fern Hill Road Suite 1, Building A
West Chester, PA 19380

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Some issues Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

In 2023, Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD performed more knee X-ray, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	516
doctor visit	782
hip imaging	179
hospital care	43
injections	516
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	79
musculoskeletal imaging	646
pelvic imaging	87
reconstructive surgery	79
X-rays	733

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	555
doctor visit	820
hip imaging	192
hospital care	38
injections	555
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	78
lower extremity surgery	78
musculoskeletal imaging	648
pelvic imaging	95
reconstructive surgery	78
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	755

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	30
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	103
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	715
doctor visit	934
hip imaging	261
hospital care	34
injections	715
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	92
lower extremity surgery	92
musculoskeletal imaging	878
pelvic imaging	152
reconstructive surgery	92
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	1042

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	110
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	766
doctor visit	1018
hip imaging	285
hospital care	43
injections	766
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	111
lower extremity surgery	111
musculoskeletal imaging	887
pelvic imaging	145
reconstructive surgery	111
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	1046

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	996

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1382
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	762
From 75 to 84	482
85 and over	196
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	698
doctor visit	1136
hospital care	32
injections	698
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	148
lower extremity surgery	148
musculoskeletal imaging	556
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	148
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	584

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	794
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	129
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	619
doctor visit	1144
hospital care	34
injections	619
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	126
lower extremity surgery	126
musculoskeletal imaging	479
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	126
X-rays	490

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	327
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	811
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	128
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	602
doctor visit	1160
hospital care	38
injections	602
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	141
lower extremity surgery	141
musculoskeletal imaging	462
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	141
X-rays	475

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	792
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	118
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	573
doctor visit	1203
hospital care	23
injections	573
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	144
lower extremity surgery	144
musculoskeletal imaging	507
reconstructive surgery	144
X-rays	507

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	597

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	825
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	113
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	464
doctor visit	998
hospital care	17
injections	464
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	127
lower extremity surgery	127
musculoskeletal imaging	416
reconstructive surgery	127
X-rays	416

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	481

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	89
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	557
doctor visit	1197
hospital care	23
injections	557
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	142
lower extremity surgery	142
musculoskeletal imaging	507
reconstructive surgery	142
X-rays	507

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	796
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	103
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	507
doctor visit	1145
hospital care	11
injections	507
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	190
lower extremity surgery	190
musculoskeletal imaging	508
reconstructive surgery	190
X-rays	508

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	802
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	401
From 75 to 84	369
85 and over	90
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kennett Square, PA were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	597
doctor visit	1048
hip imaging	229
hospital care	30
injections	597
inpatient care	30
joint surgery	125
lower extremity surgery	125
musculoskeletal imaging	590
pelvic imaging	74
reconstructive surgery	125
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	642

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	740
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	286
85 and over	107
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	383

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1987. He completed residency at Graduate Hospital. He is certified by the Board certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1987)

Residency: Graduate Hospital

Board Certification: Board certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery (2017)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PREMIER ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LTD

Premier Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 629 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kennett Square, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cheston Simmons JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$747 ACCOLADE $344	KNEES $118	Mako $72	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $49	TRIATHLON $46	Other $118
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$218 MONOVISC $92	ORTHOVISC $85	PEAK $32	Early Intervention $10
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$172 EUFLEXXA $172
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$152 Osteoarthritis of the knee $139	SYNVISC-ONE $13
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$54 Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate $54
Other	$332 VERASENSE $53	iFuse Implant $43	Zilretta $38	Palacos $27	Compression $24	Other $147

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,628
Education	$48

Biography

Dr. Cheston Simmons is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in West Chester, PA, Kennet Square, PA, and West Grove, PA. These areas are among his clinical interests: meniscus surgery, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. He is professionally affiliated with Chester County Hospital. Dr. Simmons graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and then he performed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital, Jefferson University Hospitals, and Pennsylvania Hospital. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Simmons has received the following distinction: Recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs issue from through. Penn Medicine reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Kennett Square, PA.