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Philip George is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive robotic general surgery. Dr. George completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he was elected chief resident and received the prestigious Arthur Aufses Jr. Award for his dedication to surgical research, resident teaching, and excellence in patient care. He underwent specialized fellowship training in minimally invasive anti-reflux hernia surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, which equipped him with advanced skills for hernia repair techniques including tissue flap repair, hiatal hernias, transversus abdominis release, enhanced view totally extraperitoneal hernia repairs, and robotic total abdominal wall reconstruction for massive ventral incisional hernias. Prior to joining the prestigious Columbia Hernia Center, Dr. George practiced in central New Jersey, focusing on advanced hernia repair techniques. He is actively involved in research, presenting at national meetings and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. As a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Dr. George is committed to providing patients with the highest level of care, ensuring they receive up-to-date treatments in a comfortable environment.
Columbia University • New York, NY
Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)