Dr. Christopher George

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Get to know Internist Dr. Christopher George, who serves patients in New York, New York.

Dr. George is a board-certified general internist with four years of experience. He is in practice with Northwell Health Concorde Medical Group in New York, New York & is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

Highly motivated about improving his community’s health, he is passionate about preventative medicine, individualized care, and forming connections with patients.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. George graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2015.

Further completing his residency in Internal medicine at NewYork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Dr. George took on complex cases and focused on educating his patients to better understand their health and achieve their health goals.

Board-certified in internal medicine, the doctor is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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