Dr. Josef Simon is a Harvard trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a spine fellowship at the New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Simon specializes in adult spine surgery and is currently taking new patients.
Dr. Josef Simon is a Harvard trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who completed a spine fellowship at the New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Simon specializes in adult spine surgery and is currently taking new patients.
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We think Dr. Simon is an excellent doctor. Our only wish is that we wouldn’t have to wait so long in the waiting room on the day of the appointment. My wife has chronic severe back pain and having to wait for an extended period of time is very uncomfortable.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Simon listened to my concerns. He explained everything about the surgeries very thoroughly. I feel comfortable with him. I feel very comfortable that he will be doing my surgery.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Thanks to his expertise I can now walk again pain free
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He explained carefully my problem and how it can be corrected with surgery.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Simon, is excellent, great listener, and gives great advice!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Simon is very kind and never rushes thru your visit . Listens and answers all questions.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Came in to see Dr. Simon as a follow up to my spine surgery from 2+ weeks ago. I appreciate that he takes his time and explains the medical and recovery procedures easy for me to understand. I am very happy with his care and that of the staff at Excel Orthopaedic Specialists.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Simon was fully engaged with my case, offered good advice and options for my care.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Exellent explanations of a complex surgery
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr.Simon is the kindest most caring surgeon I've ever had! He spends time explaining everything. When I was in the hospital, he took time at the end of his day to visit me. A+!!!
Excel is pleased to welcome Dr. Josef B. Simon, MD to our practice! Dr. Simon is a Harvard trained, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who completed a spine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Simon specializes in Adult Spine Surgery and is currently taking new patients.
Education: Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, National Political Science Honors Society B.A. International Relations and B.A. Fine Arts, 6/94 Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Program, 6/98 Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 2003 M.D. New Pathways Program 6/03 Completed PGY1 and PGY2, 7/03 – 6/05 Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, Boston, MA Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, Boston, MA 7/05 – 6/09 New England Baptist Hospital Spine Fellowship with Dr. Eric Woodard, Boston, MA, 8/09 – 08/10 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 2012
We think Dr. Simon is an excellent doctor. Our only wish is that we wouldn’t have to wait so long in the waiting room on the day of the appointment. My wife has chronic severe back pain and having to wait for an extended period of time is very uncomfortable.
Dr. Simon listened to my concerns. He explained everything about the surgeries very thoroughly. I feel comfortable with him. I feel very comfortable that he will be doing my surgery.
Thanks to his expertise I can now walk again pain free
He explained carefully my problem and how it can be corrected with surgery.
Dr Simon, is excellent, great listener, and gives great advice!
Dr Simon is very kind and never rushes thru your visit . Listens and answers all questions.
Came in to see Dr. Simon as a follow up to my spine surgery from 2+ weeks ago. I appreciate that he takes his time and explains the medical and recovery procedures easy for me to understand. I am very happy with his care and that of the staff at Excel Orthopaedic Specialists.
Dr. Simon was fully engaged with my case, offered good advice and options for my care.
Exellent explanations of a complex surgery
Dr.Simon is the kindest most caring surgeon I've ever had! He spends time explaining everything. When I was in the hospital, he took time at the end of his day to visit me. A+!!!