Remembering Dr. Simon E. Beltran: A Lifetime of Dedication and Service

Dr. Simon E. Beltran, a respected emergency room physician and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, after a courageous four-month battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Born on May 11, 1948, in the Panama Canal Zone, Dr. Beltran spent his life serving others, from his early years as a surgeon in Panama to his later years as a dedicated clinician at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He was known for his unwavering commitment to his patients, his family, and his community.

Key Takeaways:

Dr. Simon E. Beltran was a highly respected emergency room physician with over 30 years of clinical experience, spending the last 20 years of his career at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
He was a devoted husband of 42 years to Dr. Mercedes Delgado and a proud father of three daughters, Carla Rose York, Victoria Mercedes Beltran, and three granddaughters, Charlotte, Samantha, and Anna.
Dr. Beltran was a firm believer in hard work, education, and doing everything to the best of one's ability, and his most proud accomplishment was his family.
He spent his free time exercising, traveling, and watching movies, and was known for his humor, including his signature dad jokes and movie quotes.
Dr. Beltran will be remembered for his impeccable hair, his love of new technology, and his dedication to his patients and community.
He is survived by his family, including his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and granddaughters, as well as his nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in Dr. Beltran's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Statistics:

42-year marriage to Dr. Mercedes Delgado
Over 30 years of clinical experience as an emergency room physician
20 years spent at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta
3 daughters and 3 granddaughters
42-year-old at the time of passing

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Family obituary and tribute to Dr. Simon E. Beltran.