Dr. Timothy Simon, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery ·

Male ·

Age 52

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Dr. Timothy Simon, MD is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Decatur, GA and has been practicing for 16 years. He graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1993 and specializes in colon & rectal surgery and surgery.

Georgia Colon/Rectal Sgcl Assoc

2801 N Decatur Rd Ste 120

Decatur, GA 30033

Contact Information

(770) 277-4277

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Cigna
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Humana
MultiPlan

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Top Care Areas

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Anal Disorders

very high

more than 97% of peers

Anal Fistula

very high

more than 95% of peers

Colon and Rectal Surgery

very high

more than 94% of peers

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Simon "His focus is compassionate surgical care which includes minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, anorectal pathology, and inflammatory bowel disease management."

2 Specialties

Colon & Rectal Surgery
Surgery

2 Board Certifications

Colon & Rectal Surgery
Accredited by: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery*
General Surgery
Accredited by: American Board of Surgery*

23 Conditions Treated

Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistula
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis

24 Procedures

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Georgia.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

Howard University College Of Medicine
Medical School | Graduated 1993
Emory University Hospital
Internship Hospital | Completed 1995
Emory University
Residency Hospital | Completed 2001
St Josephs Hospital
Fellowship Hospital | Completed 2002

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

Dr. Simon has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Simon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simon

4.4

Based on 22 reviews

5 Stars	77.27272727272727%	(17)
4 Stars	9.090909090909092%	(2)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	13.636363636363637%	(3)

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What People Say About Dr. Timothy Simon, MD

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Wonderful and competent doctor, great "bedside" manner, explains things thoroughly and he is very pleasant! I was really impressed by the fact that he showed up on time for my surgery - they hadn't even finished getting everything ready yet!

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