Dr. Eliasar A. Simon received his Bachelor of Science Major in Zoology from Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines. He received his M.D. from Far Eastern University-NRMF Institute of Medicine in Manila, Philippines. He finished his PGY 1 (Postgraduate year) training in General Medicine from Quezon City General Hospital in Quezon City, Philippines. He is a Board Licensed Physician in the Philippines and is a (GP) General Practitioner.
In the United States, Dr. Simon completed his Postgraduate Internship Training, as well as his Residency Training in Pediatrics from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Hackensack University Medical Center, and The University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Simon is a Board Licensed Physician in the State of Hawaii, U.S.A. He is also a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, a Certified Nutritional Consultant and a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. He has been practicing as a Locum Tenens (covering Physician) in the fields of pediatrics and adult medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, family medicine, urgent care, lifestyle medicine, and general medicine (GP) on the Island of Oahu, in the State of Hawaii, U.S.A.
Dr. Simon is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
When not covering, Dr. Simon does his publishing on the side.
Factoids
What is a locum tenens physician? The definition of locum tenens, roughly translated from Latin, means “to hold a place.”— Locum tenens physicians fill in for other physicians on a temporary basis for a range of a few days to up to six months or more. When a physician employer wants dayoffs, vacations, to attend conferences, CMEs, MOCs or for other reasons, etc., a locum tenens physician fills in the clinic on behalf of the absent physician to maintain continued patient care.
What is a general physician? In the medical profession, a general practitioner (GP) is a medical doctor who treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients.
What is lifestyle medicine? Lifestyle Medicine is a branch of medicine dealing with research, prevention and treatment of disorders caused by lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical inactivity, chronic stress.
What is a pediatrician? A pediatrician is a physician who provides medical care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults. They diagnose and treat illnesses, medical conditions and injuries.