Simon Fenton, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Obstetrics
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Women's health
- Men's health
- Pediatrics
- Pregnancy care
I am a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include women's health, men's health, pediatrics and obstetrics.
Hometown: Capetown, South Africa
Best part of my work: Seeing patients taking steps to live healthier lives.
Why I became a provider: Spending time with my grandmother made me realize how primary care providers can motivate patients to take care of themselves and stay healthy.
What I tell friends and family: Find a medical provider that you like and who listens to you.
How I spend my free time: Spending time with my wife and two boys.
What patients say about me: I’m often told that patients appreciate me taking time with them, listening to them, and explaining things in a way that they understand.
Favorite health tip: Use food as medicine.
Practice philosophy: Respect every individual.
Additional language spoken: Spanish.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Specialties
- Obstetrics
Personal interests
- Photography
- Traveling
- Woodworking
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Practice
- American Medical Association
- Minnesota Academy of Family Practice
Internships
- United Hospital
Residencies
- United Family Practice
Years of experience
- 16
Additional languages spoken
- Spanish
Hospital affiliations
- The Mother Baby Center at United and Children's Minnesota
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)