Dr George Zoltan Simon — General Practitioner

Dr George Zoltan Simon in his consulting room

35+ Yrs Surgical
Experience

About Dr Simon

Your local doctor with a world of experience

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. He also runs a dedicated Weight Control Clinic, drawing on specialist bariatric training and membership of both SECO and IFSO.

Patients appreciate having a doctor who understands the realities of expat and cross-border life — NHS navigation, private healthcare, and continuity of care. Dr Simon consults in fluent English and Spanish.

Patients Seen

Adults and teenagers. Full-spectrum primary care.

Languages

English and Spanish — Gibraltar's bilingual community welcome.

Location

Vithas Xanit Gibraltar — appointment-based.

Registration

GMC (UK) · GMRB (Gibraltar) · FACS Fellow

What We Offer

Comprehensive care for every need

From routine check-ups to complex chronic disease management — Dr Simon provides a full range of primary care services for adults and teenagers in Gibraltar.

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General Consultations

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

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Chronic Disease Management

Long-term management of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions using evidence-based guidelines.

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Prescriptions & Medication

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

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Diagnostic Investigations

Ordering and interpreting blood tests, imaging scans, with clear explanation of findings and their implications.

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Travel & Expat Health

Travel medicine, vaccinations, and healthcare navigation for Gibraltar's international residents and cross-border commuters.

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Minor Surgical Procedures

GMRB-certified minor surgery including wound care, lesion removal — avoiding unnecessary hospital referral delays.

GMRB-Certified · No referral delay

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Preventive Medicine

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

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Urgent Care

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

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Weight Control Clinic

Medically supervised weight management — nutritional guidance, behavioural strategies, and clinical intervention where appropriate.

SECO · IFSO Member · Bariatric Training

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. He will often spot what others miss.

All minor surgical procedures are performed strictly within the scope certified and authorised by the GMRB.

Minor skin lesion removal & biopsy
Wound assessment, suturing & complex wound care
In-practice procedural care — no referral delay
Pre- and post-operative assessment within GP scope
Expert triage — knowing when to refer and when to treat

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 certified and authorised scope of his GMRB registration.

Every procedure meets the highest standards of clinical governance and patient safety — fully compliant with Gibraltar's regulatory requirements.

GMRB Registered · Minor Surgery Certified

Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) · 2019

Certified First Surgical Assistant · ABSA · 2014

GMC Registered & Licensed · UK · 2021

Clinical Background

Decades of hands-on experience

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

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 — Founder

BSL Urgent Care · Lanzarote, Spain

Founded and ran an urgent care clinic serving the expat community and tourists in the Canary Islands — 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. This background directly enhances diagnostic precision in GP practice today.

Credentials

Qualifications & Registrations

Medical Qualifications

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

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

2008Fundamentals in Laparoscopic Surgery — American College of Surgeons

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

1990Specialist in General Surgery — Central University of Venezuela

1985Physician Surgeon (MD) — Central University of Venezuela

Licences & Professional Memberships

CurrentGMRB Registered & Licensed — General Medicine, Urgent Care & Minor Surgery

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

2019Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

2018Licensed Physician — Las Palmas College of Physicians, Spain

2016Member, IFSO — International Federation for Surgery of Obesity

2016Member, SECO — Spanish Society for Surgery of Obesity

2014Certified First Surgical Assistant — American Board of Surgical Assistants

2008International Member, SAGES

2009Licenciado en Medicina — Ministry of Education, Spain

1990Associate Member, Venezuelan Society of Surgery

Weight Control Clinic

A medically supervised approach to weight management

Dr Simon's Weight Control Clinic goes far beyond standard dietary advice. As a former practising General Surgeon with hands-on bariatric surgical training, he brings a uniquely comprehensive understanding of weight management — from the operating table to the consulting room.

This surgical background means Dr Simon has an intimate knowledge of both surgical and non-surgical bariatric options — what they involve, who they are suitable for, the realistic outcomes, the risks, and the long-term lifestyle adjustments required. He can guide patients through every option with genuine expertise rather than textbook theory.

Whether your goal is modest weight loss through lifestyle changes, medical management, or understanding whether bariatric surgery might be right for you — Dr Simon is uniquely placed to advise you as both a GP and a surgically trained bariatric specialist.

Surgical Background

Bariatric Surgery Training

Hands-on bariatric surgery training at Maimonides University, Buenos Aires (2009), combined with 35+ years as a practising general surgeon — giving Dr Simon a real-world understanding of surgical weight loss procedures that few GPs can match.

SECO Member IFSO Member Bariatric Trained

Non-Surgical Options

· Medically supervised diet plans
· Behavioural & lifestyle coaching
· Weight loss medications
· Metabolic health optimisation
· Nutritional assessment

Surgical Guidance

· Gastric sleeve assessment
· Gastric bypass evaluation
· Gastric band counselling
· Pre-surgical optimisation
· Post-surgical follow-up care

Ready to start?

Book a weight control consultation today.

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Get in Touch

Book your consultation today

Whether you need a routine check-up, management of a long-term condition, or have an urgent concern — Dr Simon is here for you.

+350 54 003 573

simongeo@drgeorgesimon.org

Location

Gibraltar

Languages

English · Español

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Currently practising at Vithas Xanit Gibraltar · Appointments preferred · Consulting adults and teenagers