--- title: "Dr. Peter Simpson | Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Peter Simpson, M.D. practices Gastroenterology in Mountain View, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-simpson-1046240673" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Peter Simpson, M.D. ![Peter Simpson, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/cYfJUKI_l4BTNvSoovLvqR3EgAi10lzBH7m1pfAGeWE/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(203 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Peter Simpson, M.D. ## Gastroenterology - Accepting new patients [701 East El Camino RealNorth Wing, 1st FloorMountain View, CA 94040](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=701+East+El+Camino+Real+Mountain+View%2C+CA+94040+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-934-7575](tel:+16509347575) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-simpson-1046240673#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-simpson-1046240673#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-simpson-1046240673#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-simpson-1046240673#provider-services) ## About Dr. Simpson Languages English Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I am comfortable with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions and enjoy having a diverse practice. My current interest and attempt at personal growth revolves around hereditary colon cancer. Nationally, people at increased risk of colon cancer due to genetic factors are commonly not identified in a timely manner. This leads to higher rates of subsequent cancers and death in both the patients and their family members. With proactive identification, patients and their family members can be appropriately risk stratified, with attentive surveillance and risk reduction offered to those at highest risk, thereby reducing the chance of premature death and disability. ### Professional highlights American Gastroenterological Association; American College of Physicians; Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, Davis Medical School **Internship:** Santa Clara Valley Medical Center **Residency:** Santa Clara Valley Medical Center **Fellowship:** UCLA: Gastroenterology Cedars Sinai Medical Center ## Board certifications - Gastroenterology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - Immunosuppression Impairs Response to Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Melmed GY, Frenck RW, Agarwal N, Ippoliti AF, Ibanez P, Papadakis KA, Simpson PW, Barolet-Garcia C, Ward J, Targan SR, Vasiliauskas EA. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2010-01-01 - A Single-Item Numeric Rating Scale Shows Excellent Correlation with Measures of Crohn's Disease Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life Melmed GY, Ippoliti AF, Vasiliauskas EA, McGovern DP, Dubinsky M, Simpson P, Targan SR, Spiegel BM. Digestive Diseases Week 2009-01-01 - Capsule endoscopy re-assessment in a high volume center identifies significant misinterpretations of the community gastroenterologists that may impact clinical care Ibanez PA, Simpson PW, Melmed GY, Mehdizadeh S, Sadda M, Lo SK. Digestive Diseases Week 2008-01-01 [View more publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?limit=10&query=%22Peter+Simpson%22&verticalKey=research_publication) ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Mountain View Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mountain-view-center-1043246969) 701 East El Camino Real North Wing, 1st Floor Mountain View, CA 94040 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=701+East+El+Camino+Real+Mountain+View%2C+CA+94040+US) [650-934-7575](tel:+16509347575) Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Capsule Endoscopy - [Colonoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colonoscopy) - [Endoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/endoscopy) - GERD Treatment - Sigmoidoscopy - Therapeutic Endoscopy ### Conditions - Anal Cancer - Barrett's esophagus - Biliary sludge - Cancer Genetics - Celiac disease - Cholelithiasis - Colitis - [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - [Colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - Colorectal Neoplasia - Dysphagia - Esophageal diseases - Fabry Disease - Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) - Gallbladder disease - Gastrointestinal atony - Genetic Diseases - GERD - GI bleeding - Heartburn - Hemochromatosis - Hemophilia - Ileitis - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - Small Bowel Bleeding - Stomach Cancer ### Reasons for visit - 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