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Dr. Deborah Sims, MD

Dr. Deborah Sims, MD

Breast Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Sims, MD is a breast surgery specialist in Windber, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1981. She is affiliated with Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

600 Somerset Ave Windber, PA 15963

Make an Appointment

(814) 467-3080

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sims is affiliated with Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Windber, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Sims' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sims

4.4

7 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
14%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sharon in Duncansville Pa – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Altoona, PA – Feb 17, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Deborah Sims, MD is a breast surgery specialist in Windber, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1981. She is affiliated with Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber. She is accepting new patients.

  • Breast Surgery

  • Surgical Oncology

  • General Surgery

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  • Henry Ford Health Scis Ctr/henry Ford Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Henry Ford Health System

    Residency Hospital

  • Lenox Hill Hospital New York

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School, 1981

  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School, 1979
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Locations

Practice

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber600 Somerset Ave Windber, PA 15963
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber

    600 Somerset Ave
    Windber, PA 15963
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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