Dr. James Simmons
DNP, BA, RN, AGACNP-BC
aka: @AskTheNP
Dr. James Simmons DNP, BA, RN, AGACNP-BC
Dr. James Simmons (he/him/his) is a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, frontline healthcare provider during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and passionate on-air medical contributor. Dr. James continues to emerge as one of the most sought-after voices at the intersection of the LGBTQ+ and Black communities. He is also the brains and heart behind the vibrant online community “Ask The NP, everything you’re too scared to ask your MD!”
As seen and heard on KTLA, NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, Yahoo!, Audacy, Channel Q, Sirius XM, Loveline, DASH Radio and many more, his combination of extensive multimedia experience and nearly 12 years of hospital-based critical care practice make Dr. James a go-to, trusted source for real, relatable, and reliable health information.
Dr. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from Drake University, a Master of Science in Nursing from University of Illinois-Chicago, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of California Los Angeles, where he is also a frequent guest lecturer and research consultant.
Dr. James currently serves as Advisory Board Vice Chair for APAIT, a non-profit in Southern California whose mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities living with and at-risk for HIV/AIDS, and on the Advisory Board of Black Queer Town Hall, a non-profit organization led by Peppermint and Bob the Drag Queen, committed to celebrating Black Queer excellence by supporting and cultivating community, sharing knowledge, and uplifting voices. Dr. James is honored to be a founding and continuing Clinical Ambassador for the CDC’s “Let’s Stop HIV Together” campaign.
