Dr. Ryan C. Simmons

Name: Dr. Ryan C. Simmons,

Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) | Head & Neck Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngic Allergy

Qualification/Board Certification:  University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Affiliation(s): North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo | Gilmore Memorial Hospital | North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center | Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians of North Mississippi, PA

Location (City/State): Tupelo, Mississippi

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1548271448

About the Doctor

Dr. Ryan C. Simmons is one of northeastern Mississippi’s most experienced and respected ENT-otolaryngologists — a surgeon whose comprehensive academic training, three subspecialty areas of expertise, and exceptional patient-centered practice have established him as the premier ENT specialist for patients throughout the Tupelo region and surrounding areas of northern Mississippi. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine — the state’s flagship medical institution — and completed his postgraduate training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, beginning with a transitional year internship from 1999 to 2000 and continuing through a comprehensive four-year residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery from 2000 to 2004. UAMS is one of the region’s most respected academic otolaryngology training programs, providing Dr. Simmons with rigorous clinical and surgical education across the full breadth of ENT medicine — from pediatric and adult ear surgery and sinus disease through complex head and neck surgery and facial plastic procedures.

Dr. Simmons practices at Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians of North Mississippi, PA in Tupelo — one of the region’s most established and comprehensive ENT specialty practices — where he works alongside a dedicated team of fellow otolaryngologists. This collaborative specialty practice environment ensures that patients benefit from the combined ENT expertise of multiple experienced surgeons while maintaining the continuity and personal attention of a community-based specialty practice. His three active subspecialties — Otolaryngology (ENT), Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngic Allergy — represent a particularly well-rounded combination of surgical, reconstructive, and medical management expertise that allows him to address the full spectrum of ENT and head and neck conditions within a single trusted practice setting.

His documented areas of highest clinical expertise include hearing loss and impairment, endoscopic sinus surgery, acute sinusitis, and chronic nasal allergies — conditions he manages at volumes that consistently meet or exceed the Mississippi state average, underscoring the depth of community trust and clinical experience he has developed in these areas over more than two decades of practice. His Otolaryngic Allergy subspecialty is particularly valuable in the Mississippi region, where environmental allergens — including pollen, mold, and dust — are among the most prevalent triggers of chronic ENT symptoms, and where expert allergy testing and immunotherapy can significantly improve patients’ quality of life.

Dr. Simmons is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo, Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory, Mississippi, and North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center — the latter recognized as a Best ASC in both Ophthalmology and Orthopedics & Spine, reflecting the high standards of the surgical environment in which he operates. He has earned multiple professional awards and honors throughout his career and has been recognized with six of the seven available patient experience awards: Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Makes Time for Patients, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, and Great Bedside Manner. With a perfect 5 out of 5 patient rating, his patients consistently praise his ability to answer questions thoroughly, his attentiveness during appointments, and the warm, caring manner he brings to every clinical encounter. He holds an active Mississippi State Medical License through 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Mississippi School of Medicine (MD)

Internship – Transitional Year, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (1999–2000)

Residency – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine (2000–2004)

Fellowship/Additional Training – Head & Neck Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngic Allergy | Advanced ENT Surgical Techniques

Subspecialty Focus – Otolaryngology (ENT) | Head & Neck Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngic Allergy | Sinus Surgery | Hearing Disorders

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hearing Loss and Hearing Impairment (Conductive and Sensorineural)
• Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Obstruction
• Acute and Recurrent Sinusitis
• Chronic Nasal Allergies and Allergic Rhinitis
• Deviated Septum and Nasal Airway Disorders
• Nasal Polyps and Sinonasal Disorders
• Tonsillitis and Adenoid Disease (Pediatric and Adult)
• Ear Infections (Otitis Media and Otitis Externa)
• Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
• Sleep Apnea and Snoring — Surgical Management
• Head and Neck Masses and Tumors
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Conditions Requiring Surgical Intervention
• Salivary Gland Disorders
• Vocal Cord Disorders and Voice Problems
• Facial Trauma and Soft Tissue Head and Neck Conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
• Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (Pediatric and Adult)
• Tympanostomy Tube Placement (Ear Tube Surgery)
• Allergy Testing (Skin Testing and RAST)
• Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots and Sublingual Therapy)
• Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
• Head and Neck Mass Excision and Biopsy
• Nasal Polyp Removal and Sinonasal Surgery
• Laryngoscopy and Vocal Cord Evaluation
• Audiological Testing and Hearing Evaluation
• Hearing Aid Evaluation and Referral
• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Procedures
• Parotidectomy and Salivary Gland Surgery
• Sleep Apnea Surgical Evaluation and Intervention

Services Offered

Dr. Simmons’s ENT practice at Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians of North Mississippi, PA offers a comprehensive, community-anchored, and surgically sophisticated range of ear, nose, and throat services — with distinctive subspecialty depth in head and neck plastic surgery and otolaryngic allergy management that extends his clinical reach well beyond the typical scope of general ENT practice. His practice serves patients across all ages and backgrounds throughout northeastern Mississippi, providing expert ENT care that combines surgical precision with the attentive, patient-first approach that his patients consistently celebrate.

Sinus and nasal care is one of the most prominent and high-volume dimensions of Dr. Simmons’s surgical practice. He provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for sinusitis — both acute and chronic — nasal obstruction, deviated septum, and nasal polyps, utilizing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) to restore normal sinus drainage and nasal airflow for patients whose symptoms have not responded adequately to medical management. His endoscopic sinus surgery volumes exceed Mississippi state averages, reflecting both the community’s significant prevalence of sinus disease and the confidence that patients and referring physicians place in his surgical expertise for these procedures.

Otolaryngic allergy management is a particularly distinctive and valuable subspecialty service within Dr. Simmons’s practice — one that sets him apart from many general ENT surgeons who do not offer comprehensive in-office allergy evaluation and treatment. He provides expert allergy testing, allergen identification, and allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots and sublingual therapy) for patients with chronic nasal allergies, allergic rhinitis, and allergy-driven ENT symptoms — addressing the root cause of chronic ENT conditions rather than simply managing their symptomatic consequences. This integrated allergy and ENT approach is especially valuable in Mississippi’s high-allergen environment, where seasonal and year-round allergen exposures drive a significant burden of chronic ENT disease.

Pediatric and adult hearing care rounds out a critical dimension of Dr. Simmons’s practice. He evaluates and manages hearing loss and impairment across all age groups — performing audiological assessments, ear tube placements for recurrent ear infections and associated hearing loss, and tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures for children whose tonsillar and adenoid hypertrophy contributes to hearing, breathing, or recurrent infection challenges. His high volumes in hearing loss management relative to the state average reflect his established role as the primary ENT resource for hearing health throughout the Tupelo area.

Services include:

• Comprehensive ENT evaluation and otolaryngological consultation
• Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for chronic sinusitis
• Septoplasty and turbinate reduction for nasal obstruction
• Nasal polyp removal and sinonasal surgery
• Allergy testing (skin testing and in-vitro testing)
• Allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots and sublingual drops)
• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (pediatric and adult)
• Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) for recurrent ear infections
• Hearing evaluation and audiological testing
• Hearing loss evaluation and management
• Head and neck mass evaluation and surgical management
• Thyroid and parathyroid surgical evaluation and treatment
• Salivary gland evaluation and management
• Sleep apnea and snoring surgical evaluation and treatment
• Laryngoscopy and vocal cord assessment
• Head and neck plastic and reconstructive procedures
• Professional awards-recognized patient-centered ENT care

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (EPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• CMS Medicare
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• United Healthcare (HMO, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians of North Mississippi, PA 618 Pegram Dr Tupelo, MS 38801 📞 (662) 844-7540

Hospital Affiliations

• North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo — Tupelo, MS
• Gilmore Memorial Hospital — Amory, MS
• North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center — Tupelo, MS (Best ASC in Ophthalmology and Orthopedics & Spine)