Simone Lescott, MD

Home Find Doctors Simone Lescott
Print

A Specialist in Palliative Care

Simone Lescott, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who specializes in palliative and geriatric medicine. She offers advance care planning, symptom management and psychosocial support for patients and families experiencing life-limiting illnesses.

Dr. Lescott has a special interest in the intersection between palliative care and geriatric medicine, with a particular interest in palliative care for patients living with dementia.

Speaks: English

Specialties

(701) 234-6161

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Geriatric Medicine: Johns Hopkins Hospital: Baltimore, MD
Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine: Yale University, New Haven, CT
Residency:
Family Medicine: Tallahassee Memorial: Tallahassee, FL
Medical School:
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago

Board Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine

Idea of Care

I strive to provide care that is patient-oriented, family-centered, holistic and humanistic.

Personal Interests

Dr. Lescott enjoys powerlifting, reading, traveling and spending time with family.

Awards and Distinctions

• American Geriatrics Society Fellows in Training Committee: Chair
• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: Vice chair of communications
• Piedmont Augusta Ethics Committee: Vice chair
• Piedmont Augusta Palliative Care Committee: Chair
• Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine residency program: Senior Resident of the Year Award
• Yale University Resident and Fellows Wellness Committee: Vice chair

Ratings & Reviews

Real Experiences from Real Patients

You trust recommendations from real people. That's why we provide comments and star ratings from patients who answer our surveys after their visits to Sanford Health. Star ratings are based on a 0-100 point scale converted to 1-5 stars. Providers must have a minimum of 30 patient ratings to receive a formal rating.

About Our Survey