Dr. George Girgis M.D.
Addiction Medicine Specialist | Addiction Medicine
14004 Freemantle Court Bakersfield California, 93314About
George Girgis, MD, is Chief Medical Director of Aegis Medical System in Bakersfield, California. Aegis consists of the largest network of advanced treatment programs for narcotic addiction in the state. Dr. Girgis has also won awards for his research into schistomasis, a parasitic infection. He continues to teach at UCLA, Kaiser Permanente and to families on addiction medicine.
Education and Training
Zagazig University Medical School
Zagazig University, Benha Fac of Med, Benha, Egypt 1975
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Dr. George Girgis M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How long do antidepressants remain addictive?
It may take days or weeks. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaches at UCLA, Kaiser Permanente, and Families -
Awards
- Honorary Certificate, Research of Schistomasis
Internships
- Zagazig University
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Addiction Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
Believing what he Does and Finds it very Rewarding
Hobbies / Sports
- Movies
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