Dr. Lawrence F. Simon, MD

Expert Publications

• The preparation of a high calorie nutrient solution.
• Superior vena cava obstruction caused by metastatic breast carcinoma. A report of two cases.

Media Releases

Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Lawrence F. Simon, who serves patients in West Nyack, New York.

Top general surgeon, Dr. Simon, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. At present, he is a part of the team of professionals at Highland Surgical Associates in West Nyack, New York.

Highland Surgical Associates offers patients a range of surgical treatments, from minimally invasive/laparoscopic procedures to complex surgical care. Redefining surgery through innovation, clinical excellence, and consistently positive outcomes, it has set a new standard of surgical care in the region. The board-certified surgeons deliver a complete spectrum of surgical care for adults and children with acute and chronic conditions, holding expertise in general surgery, surgical oncology, breast health, abdominal surgery, as well as trauma and critical care.

“I have practiced medicine in Rockland County for so long I am now seeing the third generation of patients. I can’t go anywhere without being greeted by someone I have operated on or whose family member I have operated on. Our community knows and trusts us. That is the beauty of what we do” expressed Dr. Simon.

Prior to his current position at Highland Surgical Associates, he was the Director of Surgical Services & Medical Director of the Wound Care Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. 

After earning his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in 1965, Dr. Simon decided to further his training. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital Center.

After two years as a Major in the Air Force, he came to Nyack. Having held leadership positions with several associations in the county, he served as the President of the Rockland County Unit of the American Cancer Society, a member of the Executive Board of the Rockland County Medical Society, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Rockland County PSRO.

Listed as a “Top Doctor” of the New York metro area for several consecutive years, Dr. Simon is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland. A general surgeon performs a wide range of abdominal surgeries for many forms of intestinal and abdominal wall neoplasms, gallbladder disease, gastric and pancreatic disease. They follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care. 

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Simon is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2017, 2018), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2017, 2018), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018).

In his spare time, he enjoys boating, spinning, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Recommended Articles

• Recovery from a Gallbladder Surgery

  You may be given pain relievers as you wait for the anesthesia to wear off after your gallbladder removal surgery. After surgery, you will be transferred to a recovery room where your condition will be monitored as you are given some time to rest.During a keyhole operation, carbon dioxide gas is...

• What Is Varicose Vein Stripping?

  A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood through your body. Varicose veins are one among a spectrum of chronic vein problems. It is common and can be found in up to 20% of the adult population. The severity of the condition varies and while varicose veins are responsible for significant...

• What are Kidney Stones: Get the Facts

  Kidney stones is a condition that's rate of infection is increasing every day especially in people aged between 20 and 40 years old. Statistics have indicated that around 20 percent of the world's population suffer from kidney stones. Among these, 20 percent are men while 10 percent are women.  ...

• Are There Long Term Complications For A Cholecystectomy?

  Cholecystectomy, that is removal of the gallbladder, is usually considered a safe operation, however there is a small risk of complications associated as is with all procedures. Most of the complications and risks carried by cholecystectomy are minimal and can be reversed or fixed. Long term...

• What to Expect After a Biopsy

  Biopsies may vary differently depending on the type and location of the tissues and how hard are they to obtain. The medical term used to describe such method is “invasiveness.” A less invasive procedure will, for example, take place in a doctor’s office the same day an abnormal tissue is...

• What to Expect After Gallbladder Surgery

  The Gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that is located below the liver. It is found on the right side of the abdomen. Its primary function is to take and store the fluid that is released from the liver to help in digestion (bile). The surgical procedure that is used to extract a damaged...