Olivier Simon

Dr Olivier Simon

Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2017 - ongoing Clinic Lead The University of Adelaide
    2017 - ongoing Senior Lecturer The University of Adelaide
    2000 - 2016 Head Surgeon - Partner De Bosdreef - De Morette equine referral clinics

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    Dutch; Flemish Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    French Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    1989 - 1992 Université de Liège Belgium DMV

  • Postgraduate Training
    Date Title Institution Country
    1997 - 2000 Diplôme d'Etudes Specialisées Université de Montréal Canada

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2006 Diplomate European College of Veterinary Surgeons Switzerland
    — Member Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Australia

  • Research Interests
    Veterinary Surgery

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2023 Averay, K., Wilkins, C., de Kantzow, M., Simon, O., van Galen, G., Sykes, B., & Verwilghen, D. (2023). Factors that influence owner consent for exploratory laparotomy in horses with colic in Australia and New Zealand. Equine Veterinary Journal, 55(4), 656-665.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS1
    2023 Ferlini Agne, G., May, B. E., Lovett, A., Simon, O., Steel, C., Santos, L., . . . Franklin, S. (2023). Horse Grimace Scale Does Not Detect Pain in Horses with Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Animals, 13(10), 12 pages.
    DOI Scopus1
    2021 Baranková, K., de Bont, M. P., Simon, O., Meulyzer, M., Boussauw, B., Vandenberghe, F., & Wilderjans, H. (2021). Non-surgical manual reduction of indirect inguinal hernias in 89 adult stallions. Equine Veterinary Education, 34(9), 8 pages.
    DOI Scopus3 WoS2
    2021 Burbery, K., Simon, O., Woolford, L., & Ferlini Agne, G. (2021). Bilateral thyroid adenomas in an alpaca. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(6), 2937-2942.
    DOI Europe PMC1
    2021 Haddad, R., Corraretti, G., Simon, O., Mair, T., Sutton, A. G., & Kelmer, G. (2021). Small intestinal intussusception in horses: Multicentre retrospective report on 26 cases (2009-2020). Equine Veterinary Education, 34(12), 7 pages.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS2
    2020 Jackson, M. A., Ohlerth, S., Brink, P., Simon, O., Kummer, M., & Fürst, A. E. (2020). Treatment of subchondral cystic lesions (SCLs) with parathyroid hormone peptide (PTH₁−₃₄)-enriched fibrin hydrogel in three different concentrations: A dose-blinded, randomised study. Equine Veterinary Education, 32(Suppl. 10), 121-128.
    DOI Scopus1 WoS1
    2020 Corraretti, G., Meulyzer, M., & Simon, O. (2020). Treatment of a subchondral cystic-like lesion in the distal scapula with a translesional bone screw in a horse. EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION, 33(7), 5 pages.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS1
    2019 Barankova, K., de Bont, M., Simon, O., Meulyzer, M., Boussauw, B., Vandenberghe, F., . . . Wilderjans, H. (2019). Results of a non-surgical manual reduction technique to treat strangulating indirect inguinal hernias in the adult stallions: 89 cases (2000 - 2015).. Veterinary Surgery.
    2012 Wilderjans, H., Meulyzer, M., & Simon, O. (2012). Standing Laparoscopic Peritoneal Flap Hernioplasty Technique for Preventing Recurrence of Acquired Strangulating Inguinal Herniation in Stallions. Veterinary Surgery, 41(2), 292-299.
    DOI Scopus29 WoS23 Europe PMC12
    2011 Arensburg, L., Wilderjans, H., Simon, O., Dewulf, J., & Boussauw, B. (2011). Nonseptic tenosynovitis of the digital flexor tendon sheath caused by longitudinal tears in the digital flexor tendons: A retrospective study of 135 tenoscopic procedures. Equine Veterinary Journal, 43(6), 660-668.
    DOI Scopus47 WoS36 Europe PMC14
    2010 De Bont, M. P., Wilderjans, H., & Simon, O. (2010). Standing laparoscopic ovariectomy technique with intraabdominal dissection for removal of large pathologic ovaries in mares.. Veterinary surgery : VS : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 39(6), 737-741.
    DOI Scopus37 WoS29 Europe PMC15
    2008 Mespoulhès-Rivière, C., & Simon, O. (2008). Gastrojejunostomy as successful surgical treatment of acute duodenitis/proximal jejunitis in a mare. Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift, 95(3-4), 80-84.
    Scopus3 WoS3
    2004 Simon, O., Laverty, S., Bouré, L., Marcoux, M., & Szöke, M. O. (2004). Arthroscopic removal of axial osteochondral fragments of the proximoplantar aspect of the proximal phalanx using electrocautery probes in 23 standardbred racehorses. Veterinary Surgery, 33(4), 422-427.
    DOI Scopus15 WoS8 Europe PMC6
    2003 Wilderjans, H., Boussauw, B., Madder, K., & Simon, O. (2003). Tenosynovitis of the digital flexor tendon sheath and annular ligament constriction syndrome caused by longitudinal tears in the deep digital flexor tendon: A clinical and surgical report of 17 cases in Warmblood horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 35(3), 270-275.
    DOI Scopus54 WoS34 Europe PMC16

  • Committee Memberships
    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2018 - ongoing Member Animal Ethics Committee The University of Adelaide Australia
    2017 - ongoing Board Member VHC Advisory Committee SAVS Australia

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2020 - ongoing Member ANZCVS Australia
  • Position: Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery
  • Phone: 83131999
  • Email: olivier.simon@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: Roseworthy
  • Building: E45
  • Org Unit: School of Animal and Veterinary Science
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