Dr George Zoltan Simon — General Practitioner

About Dr Simon

Your local doctor with a world of experience

Born and trained across two continents, Dr Simon has made Gibraltar home — and is committed to delivering the very best in primary care to this community.

Dr George Zoltan Simon is a fully GMC & GMRB-registered General Practitioner currently practising at Vithas Xanit Gibraltar. With over four decades of clinical experience across Venezuela, Spain, and Gibraltar, he brings an exceptionally broad medical background to everyday primary care.

He consults with adults and teenagers — diagnosing and managing the full spectrum of acute and chronic conditions, from same-day illness to long-term health management. He also runs a dedicated Weight Control Clinic, drawing on specialist bariatric training and membership of both SECO and IFSO to offer medically supervised weight management programmes.

Patients in Gibraltar often appreciate having a doctor who understands the realities of expat and cross-border life — the NHS interface, private healthcare navigation, travel health, and continuity of care for those who divide their time between Gibraltar and Spain.

Dr Simon speaks fluent English and Spanish, making him equally accessible to Gibraltar's diverse multilingual community.

Dr George Zoltan Simon in his consulting room

Dr George Zoltan Simon · General Practitioner

Patients Seen

Dr Simon consults adults and teenagers. His practice focuses on adult primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine.

Languages

Consultations available in English and Spanish — ideal for Gibraltar's bilingual and international community.

Current Location

Vithas Xanit Gibraltar
Available for appointment-based consultations. Contact us to book your slot.

What We Offer

Primary care for the whole family

Comprehensive general practice for adults and older adolescents — from the everyday to the complex.

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General Consultations

Full diagnostic assessment for acute illness, injury, and new symptoms. Thorough physical examinations, laboratory requests, and onward referrals when needed.

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Chronic Disease Management

Long-term management of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, and other chronic illnesses — using evidence-based guidelines.

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Medication Reviews & Prescriptions

Medication assessment, prescription renewals, and monitoring of potential side effects to keep you safe and well-managed.

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Diagnostic Investigations

Ordering and interpreting blood tests, imaging scans, and other investigations with clear explanation of findings and their implications for your care.

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Travel & Expat Health

Travel medicine advice, vaccinations, and healthcare navigation for Gibraltar's international residents and frequent travellers between Gibraltar and Spain.

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Minor Surgical Procedures

Certified minor surgery within the scope approved by the GMC — including wound care, lesion removal, and in-practice procedures. See our dedicated section below.

GMRB-certified · Surgical background · No referral delay

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Preventive Medicine

Health screenings, lifestyle counselling, disease prevention advice, and regular check-ups tailored to your age, history, and risk profile.

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Urgent Care

Prompt assessment for urgent but non-life-threatening presentations — drawing on decades of emergency medicine experience to assess and act quickly.

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Specialist Referrals

Established relationships with specialists across Gibraltar and the wider region to ensure you receive the right care from the right expert — without unnecessary delay.

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Weight Control Clinic

A dedicated, medically supervised weight management programme tailored to your health profile, lifestyle, and goals. Dr Simon brings specialist expertise in bariatric medicine — combining nutritional guidance, behavioural strategies, and clinical intervention where appropriate.

Bariatric training · SECO & IFSO member · Personalised plans

The Surgical Difference

A GP with a surgeon's eye

Most GPs refer patients elsewhere for even minor surgical needs — creating delays, inconvenience, and additional cost. Dr Simon's rare combination of full General Practice qualification and an extensive surgical background means that many minor surgical procedures can be handled right here, in practice.

With over 35 years as a consultant general surgeon — including complex laparoscopic and gastrointestinal work — Dr Simon brings a depth of clinical assessment that benefits every patient, not just those needing procedures. He will often spot what others miss.

Crucially, all minor surgical procedures are performed strictly within the scope certified and authorised by the Gibraltar Medical Registration Board (GMRB). Patient safety and regulatory compliance are paramount.

Minor skin lesion removal & biopsy
Wound assessment, suturing & complex wound care
In-practice procedural care avoiding unnecessary hospital referral
Pre- and post-operative assessment & aftercare within GP scope
Expert triage — knowing when to refer and when to treat in-house

Regulatory Compliance

GMRB-Certified Minor Surgery

Dr Simon is registered with the Gibraltar Medical Registration Board (GMRB) and performs minor surgical procedures solely within the scope that is certified and authorised under his GMRB registration.

This ensures every procedure meets the highest standards of clinical governance, safety, and professional accountability — fully compliant with Gibraltar's regulatory requirements.

GMRB Registered · Gibraltar Licensed Physician · Minor Surgery Certified

Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) · 2019

Certified First Surgical Assistant · Am. Board of Surgical Assistants · 2014

Clinical Background

Decades of hands-on medical experience

Dr Simon's depth of clinical practice across multiple healthcare systems gives him diagnostic breadth and a calm, confident presence that reassures patients. Below is a summary of his clinical roles — the foundation of his current GP practice.

Current

Jan 2023 — Present

General Practitioner

Vithas Xanit Gibraltar · Gibraltar

Full-scope adult general practice — consultations, chronic disease management, urgent care, diagnostics, prescribing, and in-practice minor procedures within GMRB-certified scope.

Jan 2020 — Jan 2024

General Practitioner

Specialist Medical Clinic · Gibraltar

Continued GP work in Gibraltar serving resident and expat patients, with a focus on chronic disease, acute presentations, and coordinated specialist referrals.

Jan 2018 — Jan 2020

GP & Urgent Care Physician

BSL Urgent Care · Lanzarote, Spain

Founded and ran an urgent care clinic serving the expat community and tourists in the Canary Islands — developing particular expertise in same-day diagnosis and acute management.

1987 — 2018

Consultant General Surgeon

Multiple Institutions · Venezuela & Spain

Over 35 years as a consultant general surgeon covering laparoscopic, gastrointestinal, bariatric, and emergency surgery across leading clinics. This background directly enhances diagnostic precision and procedural confidence in GP practice today.

Credentials

Qualifications & Registrations

Medical Qualifications

2020 Master in Urgent & Emergency Care — Catholic University of Valencia, Spain

2009 Hands-on Training Bariatric Surgery — Maimonides University, Buenos Aires

2008 Fundamentals in Laparoscopic Surgery — American College of Surgeons

1991 Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) — American College of Surgeons

1990 Specialist in General Surgery — Central University of Venezuela

1985 Physician Surgeon (MD) — Central University of Venezuela

Licences & Professional Memberships

Current GMRB Registered & Licensed — General Medicine, Urgent Care & Minor Surgery — Gibraltar Medical Registration Board

2021 GMC Registered & Licensed Physician — General Medical Council, UK

2019 Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

2018 Licensed Physician — Las Palmas College of Physicians, Spain

2016 Member, IFSO (International Federation for Surgery of Obesity)

2016 Member, SECO — Spanish Society for Surgery of Obesity

2014 Certified First Surgical Assistant — American Board of Surgical Assistants

2008 International Member, SAGES — Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons

2009 Licenciado en Medicina — Ministry of Education, Spain

1990 Associate Member, Venezuelan Society of Surgery

Your local doctor with a world of experience

Patients Seen

Languages

Current Location

Primary care for the whole family

General Consultations

Chronic Disease Management

Medication Reviews & Prescriptions

Diagnostic Investigations

Travel & Expat Health

Minor Surgical Procedures

Preventive Medicine

Urgent Care

Specialist Referrals

Weight Control Clinic

A GP with a surgeon's eye

GMRB-Certified Minor Surgery

Decades of hands-on medical experience

General Practitioner

General Practitioner

GP & Urgent Care Physician

Consultant General Surgeon

Qualifications & Registrations

Medical Qualifications

Licences & Professional Memberships

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