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Dr Simon Whitcher

General Surgery Hamilton South

Dr Simon Whitcher

7 jaar ervaring

4,517+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Simon Whitcher at a glance

Dr Simon Whitcher is a General Surgery practitioner based in Hamilton South, Australië, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Hamilton South, Australië and the surrounding area.

Over

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.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Simon Whitcher

Opleiding & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Hamilton South (AU)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Hamilton South (AU)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-277645 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-1E2B4CC7 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,491
Annual physical exam 99395 2,701
Vaccination administration 90471 2,117
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,010

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Simon Whitcher
HEADSHOT
Simon Whitcher in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Whitcher with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Whitcher at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 138s
Meet Simon Whitcher

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 10 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simon Whitcher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6477/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33733151 · geciteerd door 179
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Simon Whitcher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6277/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34562120 · geciteerd door 145

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Hamilton South · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Hamilton South · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2020

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · simon.whitcher@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Simon Whitcher's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Simon Whitcher treats, with the size of the national pool of Australië doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Dr Simon Whitcher is one of 1,084 general surgery doctors indexed in Australië. Browse general surgery doctors in Australië →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hamilton South matters

Medical practice in Australië is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australië medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Hamilton South carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Simon Whitcher specialise in?

    Simon Whitcher specialises in General Surgery in Hamilton South, AU. 13 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Simon Whitcher treat?

    Simon Whitcher treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Simon Whitcher practise?

    Simon Whitcher practises in Hamilton South, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Simon Whitcher speak?

    Simon Whitcher speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Simon Whitcher?

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