Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay has a new full-time general surgeon.
Dr. Simon Adams officially began working at the hospital in September, where he will be performing endoscopies and surgeries for hernias, gall bladders, bowel cancers, and more.
Originally from Stratford-upon-Avon in England, Dr. Adams earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Leicester in 2000. He spent more than 10 years practising medicine in the United Kingdom before moving to Canada.
From 2013 to 2019, he completed the general surgery residency program at University of Saskatchewan, and has served as a locum general surgeon (filling in for other surgeons) in Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Yukon, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. In 2021, he a one-year fellowship in abdominal wall reconstruction.
“I am excited to join the team at Ross Memorial Hospital and start seeing patients,” Dr. Adams says in a media release. “Having spent time treating patients and expanding my skillset throughout Canada, I’ve come to realize how much I enjoy the small-town feel. I look forward to learning more about the Kawartha Lakes and serving this tight-knit community.”
Referrals to Dr. Adams at Ross Memorial Hospital must be made either through a primary care provider or an emergency department physician. His office can be reached at 705-320-9916.
“Dr. Simon Adams is a skilled surgeon with lots of experience,” says Ross Memorial Hospital chief of staff Dr. Bharat Chawla. “We are happy to welcome him to Ross Memorial where he will be a valued addition to our hospital, surgical team, and community.”
