What do you love about the Palouse?

“Pullman offers the best public education in the state.  I also enjoy that both Pullman and Moscow offer tremendous access to interesting friends and all the  outdoor activities you could ever want–if you take the opportunity!”

Background

Dr. Simpson is a board certified internist, specializing in non-invasive cardiology and who has proudly been practicing in the Palouse since 1982.  As part of our internal medicine team, he provides a wide variety medical services and adult primary care to area residents.

Services & Interests

As a board certified internist, Dr. Simpson enjoys providing all aspects of internal medicine. He provides comprehensive primary care to patients 18 and older and his specific medical interests include:

• General Internal Medicine – Primary Care
• Preventative Medicine
• Wellness Exams
• Cancer Screening
• Gastroenterology
• Complex Diseases & Disorders
• Diabetes Care
• Musculoskeletal Issues
• Comprehensive Non-Invasive Cardiology Services
  • Cardiac Risk Factor Analysis
  • Echocardiograms
  • Pacemaker Monitoring
  • Exercise/Pharmacologic Cardiac Stress Testing

Personal Information

Born and raised in Kansas, Dr. Dennis Simpson has been a resident of the Palouse since 1982. Dr. Simpson enjoys being engaged in his community.  Serving and participating on many different levels, he has been involved with many community events and projects.  Dr. Simpson served on the planning boards for both the Chipman Trail and Lawson Gardens.  Contributing back to the community, he is also member of local foundations including the WSU President’s Associates.

Outside Of Work

Dr. Simpson enjoys spending time with his family, attending sporting events,  horticulture, fly fishing, horseback riding, hunting, reading and listening to music.  He takes great pride in woodworking and has created many projects as he perfects this talent.  He also enjoys raising and working with his dogs and training them for bird hunting.

Education

Medical School: University of Kansas Medical Center , Kansas City, Kansas, 1973 Alpha Omega Alpha
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Kansas –  Kansas City, Kansas, 1973
Internship & Residency: Internal Medicine -University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver Colorado, 1976
Post Residency: Chief Medical Resident – University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver Colorado, 1979

Certifications. Affiliations. Memberships

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Member of the American Society of Internal Medicine
Member of the American College Physicians

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Staff Member at Pullman Regional Hospital, Pullman, Washington
Hospital Staff Member at Gritman Medical Center, Moscow, Idaho