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Trust score 8/100
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Dr
Dr Simon Whitcher
General Surgery
English
4,517+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Simon Whitcher is a highly skilled General and Bariatric Surgeon who has called Newcastle home for the past decade. After completing an undergraduate degree in Medical Science and a postgraduate degree in Medicine and Surgery, he undertook his surgical training in the Hunter region. Following his fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Whitcher pursued advanced training in benign Upper GI and Bariatric surgery, including working at one of Australia’s leading public bariatric centres in Melbourne. He also gained experience in complex revisional bariatric surgery at the world-renowned Lennox Hill Hospital in New York.
With a master’s degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Dr Whitcher is skilled in modern surgical techniques. He offers both surgical and non-surgical solutions for weight management, tailoring his approach to meet individual patient needs and health goals. As a co-founder of Hunter Weight Loss and Upper GI, Dr Whitcher provides comprehensive care for upper gastrointestinal and bariatric conditions, as well as general surgery.
He is known for his empathetic and approachable nature, as Dr Whitcher is committed to improving his patients' physical, metabolic, and psychological well-being. He consults privately in Merewether and Maitland, and operates at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Maitland Private Hospitals.
With a master’s degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Dr Whitcher is skilled in modern surgical techniques. He offers both surgical and non-surgical solutions for weight management, tailoring his approach to meet individual patient needs and health goals. As a co-founder of Hunter Weight Loss and Upper GI, Dr Whitcher provides comprehensive care for upper gastrointestinal and bariatric conditions, as well as general surgery.
He is known for his empathetic and approachable nature, as Dr Whitcher is committed to improving his patients' physical, metabolic, and psychological well-being. He consults privately in Merewether and Maitland, and operates at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Maitland Private Hospitals.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Simon Whitcher
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · General Surgery
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2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,491 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,701 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,117 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,010 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 9
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6477/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33733151 · cited by 179
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6277/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34562120 · cited by 145
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · simon.whitcher@euroclinics.example
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