Dr. David Simon never swung a bat, caught a fly ball or received the cheers or jeers of a professional baseball crowd, despite playing an indispensable and invaluable role in the success of two Major League Baseball teams. As a professional team physician, someone with nearly two decades of experience providing expert medical treatment to professional athletes, Dr. David Simon has undoubtedly played a significant part of many professional athlete’s successes.

The long major league baseball season can often put a serious strain on a professional player’s body, leading to numerous aches, tears, sprains and even possible fractures. Though professional athletes are often specimens of strong physical health and endurance, they are still subject to negative effects of wear and injury, particularly during what may often seem like a never-ending baseball season. Team physicians, much like former Expos and Marlins physician Dr. David Simon, are charged with care of the player injury and sickness that results from an arduous competitive schedule, and are largely responsible for the treatment and care that allows players to maintain their professional competitive edge.

Dr. David Simon enjoyed being of such important service to hundreds of professional athletes over the course of his career. He passionately delivered attentive and friendly service and care to many professional baseball players, and was an indispensable part of each professional organization. Dr. David Simon was charged with the responsibility of making sure that each professional athlete got the treatment and medical expertise they needed to maintain successful and healthy baseball careers. He understood that the role of the team physician is not to receive or share in any of the team’s spotlight, but rather to maintain player health and keep the club running smoothly and competitive.

Dr. David Simon was a member of an elite fraternity of professionals; people paid to deliver skilled treatment to million-dollar athletes. He served in this position with distinction for nearly 20 years, displaying an unmatched enthusiasm and zeal for the completion of his duties. Dr. David Simon built and maintained many professional and personal relationships with athletes, executives and coaches during his time as a team physician; relationships that he will always cherish, and that many of which continue on to this day.