George William Chisholm, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. George William Chisholm, who serves patients in Lake Mary, Florida.

Dr. Chisholm is a caring and compassionate obstetrician-gynecologist at AdventHealth, serving the area of Lake Mary, Florida. He specializes in the field of women’s health, treating conditions that affect the female reproductive system.

His other hospital affiliations include AdventHealth Orlando and Orlando Regional Medical Center.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1974. He then went on to perform his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

An expert in his field, Dr. Chisholm is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The ABOG is a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

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