James W. Simmons, III, DO, PhD is an orthopedic spine surgeon at South Texas Spinal Clinic in Laredo, Texas. He specializes in complex spinal reconstruction and minimally invasive spine surgery for children and adults, including microendoscopic discectomy, minimally invasive spinal decompression and fusion, and thoracoscopic anterior spinal fusion. His practice emphasizes individualized care plans aimed at relieving pain, correcting spinal conditions, and supporting a safe return to active, healthy lives.