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About Dr. Simpson
Venita Simpson, M.D.
Dr. Venita Marie Simpson is a board-certified neurosurgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity, revision spine surgery, brain and spine tumors, and cranial and spinal trauma.
Inspired by a childhood surgical experience, Dr. Simpson pursued a career in medicine with a commitment to restoring function and improving quality of life for her patients. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Florida State University and her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine as a recipient of the prestigious U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship. She completed her General Surgery internship at Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital before pursuing neurosurgical residency training at Baylor College of Medicine, where she became the first African American woman to complete the program. She also completed an enfolded Complex Spine Fellowship through Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
Complex Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Spine Deformitie
Spine & Cranial Trauma
Brain & Spine Tumors
The Benefits of
Why Patients Choose Dr. Simpson
Faster Healing
Less discomfort, quicker recovery
Minimally invasive spine procedures involve smaller incisions and reduced muscle disruption, helping patients recover faster and return to daily activities sooner.
Lower Risk of Complications
Experience you can trust
With extensive expertise in advanced spine care, Dr. Venita Simpson focuses on safe and effective treatment methods designed to reduce the risk of infection and complications.
Modern Surgical Techniques
Smaller incisions, minimal scarring
Advanced technology and precision-based procedures allow for smaller surgical incisions, resulting in less noticeable scars and improved healing outcomes.
Convenient Outpatient Care
Recover comfortably at home
Many minimally invasive procedures can be completed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to recover in the comfort of their own home without an extended hospital stay.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Diversity in Scrubs
Mental Momentum
From the South Side of Chicago to the operating rooms of UT Southwestern Medical Center — Dr. Venita Simpson is a board-certified neurosurgeon, Clinical Assistant Professor, and one of the most respected voices in complex spine and brain surgery in the country. She completed her medical school training at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and went on to complete a complex spine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine — where she made history as the first Black female to ever complete a fellowship — and at MD Anderson. Her 87 five-star patient reviews are a testament to surgical outcomes that speak louder than any title.
Prosecco & Progress
This is the brand that captures the full Dr. Venita Simpson experience — discipline and celebration living side by side. Ambition and joy. Scrubs and stilettos. Prosecco & Progress is the lifestyle platform for women who refuse to choose between their grind and their glass. Apparel, events, content, and a community built around the truth that working hard and living fully are not opposites — they are the whole point.
Diversity in Scrubs
Diversity in Scrubs is where Dr. Simpson’s identity as a physician and a cultural icon converge into a product you can wear. Premium stretch scrub jumpsuits with the embroidered DIS logo — designed for medical professionals who want their attire to say something about who they are and why they showed up. Every stitch is a statement.
The Med School Plug
Dr. Simpson puts everything she knows into one comprehensive e-book — the exact roadmap she wished she had growing up on the South Side of Chicago. Every chapter tears down a wall between an aspiring physician and their white coat. $299 for the public. Free for students with a code. Because access should never be the barrier.
Doctors in the Beehive
Dr. Venita Simpson will tell you herself — Beyoncé gets her through surgery. On the days when a case is long, grueling, and demands every single thing she has, it is Beyoncé’s music catalog playing in that OR that carries her through. And the results? They speak for themselves. Dr. Simpson is unapologetically Black, unapologetically herself, and unapologetically a member of the BeyHive — in the operating room and everywhere else. She also advocates loudly for physician freedom in the OR: the right to play whatever music helps you perform at your absolute best. Beyoncé. Cardi B. Young Jeezy. T.I. Whatever gets you there. Doctors in the Beehive was born from that truth — a community for physicians who move through medicine with that same unapologetic energy.
Dr. Brain on the Stage
Dr. Venita Simpson is a board-certified neurosurgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Originally from the South Side of Chicago, she completed her medical school training at Georgetown University School of Medicine and went on to complete a complex spine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine — where she made history as the first Black female to ever complete a fellowship — and at MD Anderson. She is a retired Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Medical Corps, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and one of the most compelling voices in medicine today.
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Testimonials
What Our Customers Are Saying
“I was struggling with severe back pain for years, but Dr. Venita Simpson truly changed my life. The treatment was smooth, and my recovery was faster than I expected.”
“Dr. Venita Simpson is very professional and caring. She explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process.”
“Thanks to the minimally invasive procedure, I was able to return to my normal routine within a short time. I’m very grateful for the excellent care.”
“The level of expertise and attention to detail is outstanding. I highly recommend Dr. Venita Simpson for anyone dealing with spine issues.”