About

Dr. Andrew R. Simonsen is a fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist and is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Simonsen is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS), and American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition, he has held numerous leadership positions throughout his training including voting member of the AOCOO-HNS Counsel of Residents and Fellows and chief resident of his Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery residency. Locally, he is a contributing member of the Northeast Florida Pediatric Society and the Greater Jacksonville ENT Society.

His published works include multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and a text book chapter on nasal septoplasty. Academic interests include nasal reconstruction, neural regeneration and protocols for reducing medical errors. His clinical interests and experiences are focused on the medical and surgical management of ear, nose, and throat disorders in children with particular interest in pediatric nasal and sinus disease, allergic rhinitis, pediatric voice and airway disorders, sleep apnea, congenital disorders of the head and neck, and hearing loss.

He considers it a great privilege to serve the children of Northeast Florida and enjoys supporting local causes. There is a good chance you will see him and his family at the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville’s annual “Buddy Walk” or discussing childhood communication problems at community events of the Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center.

Dr. Simonsen met his wife Sarah while swimming for the University of Hawaii where he was a scholar athlete. They now live in Jacksonville with their four children and continue to enjoy an active lifestyle swimming, surfing, playing tennis, and mountain biking.

Education and Licensing

Undergraduate: University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2001

Medical School: Western University in Pomona, 2005

Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 2011

Fellowship: Texas Children’s Hospital, 2012