Simon's route into general practice is anything but conventional — and that's what makes him such a valuable voice in minor surgery education.

Before training as a doctor, Simon qualified as a dentist, gaining hands-on experience in head and neck surgery that gave him a solid grounding in anatomy and procedural technique from the very start of his career. That surgical confidence has stayed with him, and minor surgery remains a regular and valued part of his work as a GP Partner in South Tyneside.

Away from his clinical work, Simon is a GP trainer who genuinely enjoys helping others develop — and he holds a Certificate in Education to back that up. He's the kind of teacher who draws on real experience rather than theory alone, and brings plenty of both to his courses.

If you're looking to build your skills and confidence in minor surgery, you're in good hands.

Simon is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle NHS Trust, where he specialises in foot and ankle surgery. With a career spent at the sharp end of surgical practice, he brings a level of technical expertise and clinical insight to his teaching that's hard to match.

His interest in foot and ankle surgery goes beyond the operating theatre — Simon has been involved in multiple research projects and publications in the field, meaning his teaching is always informed by the latest evidence and thinking.

Simon is passionate about raising the standard of minor surgery education and loves the opportunity to share the kind of practical, no-nonsense knowledge that makes a real difference in clinical practice.