Dr. Simon Bergman
Specialty: Minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic)
Dr. Simon Bergman obtained his medical degree from McGill University in 2001 and pursued his postgraduate training in General Surgery. During this time, he obtained a M.Sc. focusing on surgical recovery and patient-centered outcomes. In 2008, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at The Ohio State University, before returning to McGill University. Dr. Bergman has led a research program on the optimization of care in elderly patients and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Dr. Bergman is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Jewish General Hospital, where he specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, with a focus on patients with hernias and gallbladder disease, as well as spleen, adrenal, and stomach surgery. He is also an acute care surgeon, caring for patients with acute biliary issues, appendicitis, and bowel obstruction.
Dr. Bergman is very active in surgical education. In addition to supervising students, residents, and fellows, he is the Director of Undergraduate Surgical Education at McGill University. In recognition of his contributions to surgical education, he recently received a Certificate of Merit from the Canadian Association of Medical Education. Finally, Dr. Bergman is currently serving his second term as Assistant Dean of Accreditation in Undergraduate Medical Education.
