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Michael Simon, MD

4.9 out of 5 (177 Ratings)

Specialties:

Critical Care / Pulmonary Medicine

About Michael Simon

Dr. Michael Simon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the George Washington University Columbian College of Arts and Sciences in Washington, DC. He then went on to obtain a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University, School of Medicine. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at The George Washington University Hospital and his Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital.

Having always been interested in sciences, he was inspired to become a doctor after he got to see firsthand the connection a physician makes with a patient; the perfect alignment of scientific curiosity and service to others.

His philosophy of care centers on empathy, patience, and clear communication. He wants his patients to know they are more than a diagnosis or culmination of lab values or chest radiographs.

When not at work, Michael is an avid reader of science fiction. He loves gardening, landscaping, and DIY home improvement projects. He’s also known for bringing along a few board games on his weekend cabin escapes with friends.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Physicians Group Pulmonary

    1030 President Ave Suite 210
    Fall River, MA 02720

    P: 508-973-1780

    Get Directions 41.71413709999999 -71.13876849999997

Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience
4.9
 4.9
 4.9

Patient Comments (62)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.


  • Sep 28, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon was kind. He was well informed about my medical background, my history. And he answered the questions that I had. Thank you very much.


  • Sep 25, 24
    Verified Patient

    This was a thorough, caring, highly professional initial appointment. I felt respected, cared for and confident. Dr Simon knew my history because he read it before the appointment. He was complete in his approach and careful in explaining things in simple language. WOW! This is what great medical care is all about!


  • Sep 24, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr Simon is excellent, knowledgeable, good listener, caring. Glad I found him!


  • Sep 12, 24
    Verified Patient

    Very satisfied with Doctor Simon - comfortable and informative and helpful in suggestions to improve my condition


  • Sep 12, 24
    Verified Patient

    He was very polite listen to me and answered all my questions


  • Sep 9, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon is the best. I would recommend him to anyone. So friendly and full of knowledge


  • Sep 5, 24
    Verified Patient

    The receptionists were welcoming & quick. I was called in quick & my tri age nurse was so sweet. Dr. Simonu00A0was made me feel comfortable & that I could ask quests. Check out team was awesome.


  • Sep 4, 24
    Verified Patient

    I thought you did very well. I walked in there and helped me right away. It didn't take long. I was seen right away. And you had a professional there look at me, which was good. Thank you.


  • Sep 4, 24
    Verified Patient

    This doctor saw me as an emergency because my doctor was overloaded. He did very well and he was a very good doctor. Thank you.


  • Aug 31, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr Simon was there for my husband in the hospital it was our follow up he amazing on so many professional levels. My husband is going through cancer…


  • Aug 28, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon is exemplary. There is nobody who could ever do anything better than what he has done for me. He literally saved my life back in December. I have all sorts of faith in this man. He is such a... My significant other and I were discussing what a marvelous physician he is just earlier today. He is absolutely superb. His knowledge is exemplary as I said earlier. He cannot be beat. He's the best there is. I even told him he's better than anybody up in Boston and I've been to doctors in Boston.


  • Aug 18, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon is the absolute BEST!


  • Aug 17, 24
    Verified Patient

    I felt at ease. My questions were answered, Dr Simon and his staff were courteous and attentive


  • Aug 13, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr Simon was engaged with me as a patient. Listened attentively, asked pertinent questions, explained things well and overall made me feel like I was his only patient !


  • Aug 3, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon made me feel very comfortable during my appointment. I was very anxious and he asked me many questions about my health he listened to my concerns and explained the reasons for the test he is ordering. I will highly recommend this doctor.


  • Aug 2, 24
    Verified Patient

    Great service,no wait.


  • Jul 31, 24
    Verified Patient

    Provide a timely appointment when needed


  • Jul 21, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon was very informative and spent the time to answer all my questions and concerns. I was impressed with his knowledge and expertise. He was very thorough and I felt very comfortable with him.


  • Jul 12, 24
    Verified Patient

    My provider listened to my concerns I am very pleased.


  • Jul 12, 24
    Verified Patient

    I was able to get an appointment ASAP and seen on time. Was explained everything including a prescription. Doctor was very friendly and respectful


  • Jul 11, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr Simon was wonderful. He took time to talk with me. He was prepared for our visit and had reviewed my chart prior to our visit so knew the right questions to ask.


  • Jul 9, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon took the time and was proficient in explaining in layman's terms, the results on my CT Chest without contrast.


  • Jul 5, 24
    Verified Patient

    I was very satisfied


  • Jul 5, 24
    Verified Patient

    I was late, they were very understanding. I'm never late for appointments. Dr. Simon still saw me, rather quickly. I find Dr. Simon easy to talk to about issues that are happening now and things I'm afraid of in the future. He's a superb doctor. And the staff in his office are also superb. Just as Healthcare should be.


  • Jun 21, 24
    Verified Patient

    Everyone in the office is efficient, intelligent and knowledgeable, great experience everytime


  • Jun 20, 24
    Verified Patient

    I was a new patient. I arrived early and the office took me early. His MA was very pleasant. He entered the room with a smile and a handshake. He was very willing to listen to my concerns and advise. It was great to see a young MD with his demeaner. I was very comfortable and left with my concerns met. He was definitely more than medicine. Thank you for a great experience!


  • Jun 14, 24
    Verified Patient

    Courtesy with staff and short wait time was excellent.


  • Jun 14, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon is just the best. He listens to you and explains things well. I am so happy to have found him!


  • Jun 12, 24
    Verified Patient

    I am very pleased with the Dr. Simon. He listened to my concerns and how to handle them. I will recommend him to all my family and friends.


  • May 16, 24
    Verified Patient

    Support staff before and during appointment were super. In addition I've never committed to trying to quit smoking until I met with the physician.


  • May 14, 24
    Verified Patient

    Very friendly doctor, quick service


  • May 12, 24
    Verified Patient

    This is one of the best practices and doctors I have visited in quite some time. Thanks to Dr. Simon and his team.


  • May 8, 24
    Verified Patient

    Excellent! Received great care!


  • Apr 24, 24
    Verified Patient

    Explained everything so I could understand and listened to me


  • Apr 20, 24
    Verified Patient

    My doctor.[Name] [Name] was booked up and my oxygen level was low and the staff got me in within an hour to see Dr. Simon, who was very concerned had me do some tests with another person and then he asked me a lot of questions. I felt very comfortable with Dr. Simon and found him to be very knowledgeable and professional. And he explained that I needed to be placed on supplemental oxygen. I'm very confident that the doctors in this office are genuinely doing a great job of treating my condition. Thank you for asking me about this experience.


  • Apr 18, 24
    Verified Patient

    This was my first appointment with Dr. Simon. He listened to my concerns and asked pertinent questions. He examined me and recommended blood work as well as an inhaler. He stated that he would get back to me with the results and will share the information with [Name][Name] I received a form for the blood test and went downstairs to the Lab. The Lab was quite busy and it took 30 minutes before the blood was drawn. The Lab staff was very pleasant


  • Apr 17, 24
    Verified Patient

    From scheduling my first appointment, to check-in, to my visit with Dr Simon, to scheduling followup tests, everyone was pleasant, professional and efficient. I felt.very good about my experience.


  • Apr 15, 24
    Verified Patient

    I felt I was given 100 percent attention to my condition and a path forward was formulated to monitor any changes that may occur. I felt very comfortable addressing my concerns with the Dr.


  • Apr 11, 24
    Verified Patient

    I was taken care of very well at this office. Dr. Simon was awesome. The nurses were awesome. I really can't think of anything that I would change. The experience I had, all my questions were answered. We're moving forward with care and finding out what end results will be. I was very, very happy. I would definitely recommend them.


  • Apr 10, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon is fantastic and [Name] is a phenomenal medical assistant.


  • Apr 10, 24
    Verified Patient

    Don't have one thing that needs improvement, All the staff is friendly and helpful . Dr. Simon is wonderful and I'm pretty picky when it comes to my doctors.


  • Mar 28, 24
    Verified Patient

    Very nice facility. Doctor and staff were also great.


  • Mar 27, 24
    Verified Patient

    Hi, Dr. Simon, this was the first time we saw him in the office. I was admitted to Charlton in December and he saw me in-house. We were very pleased, my husband and I were very pleased with Dr. Simon. He kept in touch with me, he followed me through Dana-Farber and Brigham, my doctors, and it was really nice having him see me in the hospital. I felt very comfortable with him. Thank you.


  • Mar 26, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon was excellent. First visit and he listened, was understanding. Very knowledgeable. Great bedside manner. Look forward to having him as my new Pulmonary Doctor


  • Mar 21, 24
    Verified Patient

    The staff both in person and on the telephone were pleasant and patient. The doctor was knowledgeable and explained everything clearly.


  • Mar 7, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr Simon is very knowledgeable and explained all the aspects of my condition. He was kind and supportive and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to see a pulmonologist. These attributes often are not seen in medicine today. He is the best!


  • Feb 29, 24
    Verified Patient

    The staff and Dr. Simon were truly helpful. They also made sure that you are comfortable.


  • Feb 24, 24
    Verified Patient

    She's fantastic very helpful


  • Feb 23, 24
    Verified Patient

    I really enjoyed meeting him. He was cheerful, encouraging, and it did me a lot of good to talk to him. He explained to me why he was making some altercations to my meds.


  • Feb 21, 24
    Verified Patient

    I was seen for a sick visit today seeing a doctor other than my own provider. The doctor was aware of my current health condition and had spoken to my normal provider prior to my appointment time. Everyone is always kind and professional and that means so much to patients. A great big thank you.


  • Feb 20, 24
    Verified Patient

    I was very pleased to be seen in a timely manner. Dr. Simon clearly went over my medical history oner many years. His review and history of my tests was very relevant to his diagnosis. His encouragement was very significant to my progress. I feel much better about my future and he will followup when needed. I am very grateful.


  • Feb 17, 24
    Verified Patient

    It was my first time with Dr. Simon , he took his time explaining and I was very pleased on how he handled my situation


  • Feb 17, 24
    Verified Patient

    No complaints. The nurses were very friendly and the doctor was very informative.


  • Feb 15, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr Simon was very informative and understood what my issues were.


  • Jan 24, 24
    Verified Patient

    From the staff to Dr. Simon it was so pleasant and warm.I felt relaxed.Fabulous Dr. and easy to talk too.


  • Jan 23, 24
    Verified Patient

    This was my first appointment with Dr. Simon. He had researched my case, knew all my history and had found things in my scans that no one had mentioned. He is currently scheduling some tests, will be treating me. I have much faith in him. He explained things very well and was very thorough. I appreciated his thoroughness and the time that he took with me. He had a calm and caring manner. I am very glad that he will be my new pulmonologist.


  • Jan 23, 24
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon was very helpful as to what my treatment would be. I felt he truly was concerned and made me feel comfortable going ahead. Thank you Dr. Simon


  • Jan 20, 24
    Verified Patient

    It was one of few Doctors that I hadn't waited very long to be seen. Took time to explain and listen also


  • Jan 7, 24
    Verified Patient

    Doctor listened well and I felt I knew the next things to do.The new medicine even with insurance is quite expensive. I wish the pharmacy companies would realize how difficult it is to meet these prices.


  • Jan 3, 24
    Verified Patient

    Very helpful getting an appointment. Everything explains well


  • Dec 29, 23
    Verified Patient

    Dr. Simon is great. Staff was very helpful.


  • Dec 28, 23
    Verified Patient

    Great facility, lots of parking, excellent doctor.

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