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Specialties: Hematology and Oncology
Languages: English
About me
Nicholas Simon, MD, MSc, is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He joins MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute as a medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, including bladder, prostate, kidney, and rare urologic malignancies. His clinical practice integrates advanced therapies with multidisciplinary care to meet the needs of patients with both common and complex diagnoses.
Dr. Simon’s research is focused on developing novel treatments for genitourinary cancers, including antibody-drug conjugates, immunotherapy, and precision medicine approaches. He has served as a principal and associate investigator on national and international clinical trials, and his work has been published in leading journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Simon previously served as Associate Chief Oncology Fellow at the National Cancer Institute, where he also earned recognition for teaching excellence, and as Chief Resident at the at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He received his Masters in clinical investigation from Northwestern University. He continues to participate actively in training the next generation of oncology specialists through his academic and clinical leadership.
Across clinical care, research, and education, Dr. Simon’s approach combines innovative treatments with compassionate, patient-centered care designed to improve both outcomes and quality of life for those he serves.
About MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute combines medical expertise, the latest therapies, and research across MedStar Health. Our research engine, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, D.C., region. This partnership means we provide access to cutting-edge clinical trials and the latest breakthroughs in cancer care.
Practicing at MedStar Georgetown Hospital Center
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
PHC Building, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Call 202-444-2223
Practicing at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC, 20010
Call 202-877-6998
Clinical areas of focus
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Procedures I perform
- Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy Administration
- Cancer Diagnostic Testing
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Metastasis Treatment
- Cancer Recurrence Treatment
- Cancer Research Participation
- Cancer Research Studies
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Treatment Monitoring
- Cancer Treatment Outcome Assessment
- Cancer Treatment Summary
- Chemoradiation
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Germ Cell Tumor Treatment
- Immunotherapy
- Malignant Tumor Treatment
- Oncology Consultation
- Oral Chemotherapy Prescription
- Penile Cancer Treatment
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Seminoma Treatment
- Testicular Cancer Treatment
- Young Adult Cancer Treatment
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
CCC Bldg Ground Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Medical School: University of Virginia (2016)