Angel Novel Simmons

Dr. Angel Novel Simmons serves as Associate Clinical Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. Her clinical expertise encompasses ocular disease management, primary care, and refractive procedures.

She completed her optometry degree at UMSL (2003) and an ocular disease residency at VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, where she received national recognition for research presentations. Dr. Simmons coordinates community-based clinical training and directs the Eyes on Diversity initiative to promote optometry careers among underrepresented students.