Jessica P Simons

Jessica P Simons is a Professor at UMass Chan Medical School in the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery. She maintains an active research and clinical practice focused on vascular surgery and endovascular procedures.

Education:

• BS in Chemistry from Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
• MPH in Clinical Effectiveness from Harvard University School of Public Health, Boston, MA
• MD from University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Dr. Simons' research primarily focuses on vascular surgery, particularly endovascular procedures, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral arterial disease, and intermittent claudication management. Her work spans clinical practice guidelines development, surgical outcomes research, quality improvement initiatives, and vascular disease management strategies. She has made significant contributions to the Society for Vascular Surgery guidelines and appropriate use criteria.

Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on evidence-based vascular surgery practices, with particular attention to clinical guidelines implementation, endovascular techniques (especially fenestrated/branched repairs), patient outcomes measurement, and quality improvement in vascular surgery. Her work also addresses emerging topics like patient-centered outcomes research, workforce diversity in surgery, and innovative approaches to postoperative care.

Dr. Simons has demonstrated leadership in developing and evaluating clinical practice guidelines through her extensive involvement with the Society for Vascular Surgery. Her publications frequently address methodological aspects of guideline development, appropriate use criteria, and quality metrics in vascular surgery practice.

Her collaborative research spans multiple institutions and involves numerous colleagues in the vascular surgery field. She appears to be actively involved in both clinical research and quality improvement initiatives within her department and through national vascular surgery organizations.