Dr. Lima Redhead is a compassionate, service-driven women’s health professional. She is a practicing OBGYN at Simmonds, Martin, and Helmbrecht’s newest location in Silver Spring, MD. The youngest of eight children, Dr. Redhead was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago before coming to the US for university. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Towson University while living in Baltimore. After medical school at Meharry Medical College in Nashville and residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Redhead spent 14 years working with under-served families in the Chicago suburbs. Having recently returned to Maryland, Dr. Redhead is thrilled to be closer to family while continuing to do the work she loves.
Career Information
Board Certifications
Fellow in American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, Board Certified by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Undergraduate
Towson University
Medical School
Meharry Medical College - School of Medicine
Residency
Cook County Hospital, Chicago IL
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Jennifer F.
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LOVE Dr. Redhead!!
Apr 2, 2025
Andie S.
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I've been going to this practice for the last 18 years. At my most recent visit, Dr. Cara Simmonds spent almost 45 minutes with me...
Mar 20, 2025
Xenia C.
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Staffs and Doctors are super helpful and very organized!!! I like it how the Doctor is friendly and caring. My first experience was great.
Feb 22, 2025
Michele
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I love Dr. Cara Simmons. She always takes the time to truly listen and cares for me. Michele
Feb 12, 2025
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Dr. Simmonds was great. She actually listened and took the time to ask questions. She was gentle and kind. She suggested testing that no other...
Jan 29, 2025
Anelle T.
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They were able to squeeze me in and even when I showed up to the Frederick location when I was meant to be in Rockville,...
Jan 3, 2025
Geri K.
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I was there as a new patient. Staff was attentive and friendly. I was seen quickly and Dr took her time. I did not feel...
Nov 5, 2024
Nidia T.
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I recently had my first visit with Dr. Shoemaker, and I was very pleased with her gentle and caring approach. She took the time to...
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Christina G.
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It is refreshing to go for a Doctors visit and feel that one has been listened to, respected, and mindfully cared for, as well as...
Oct 10, 2024
Rachel K.
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Dr. Cara Simmonds is great. She knows a lot about perimenopause, which I’m in right now, and is very caring and knowledgeable in general.
Oct 8, 2024
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