Meet Dr. George

Dr. Philip George  | Minimally Invasive Surgeon

Dr. Philip George | Minimally Invasive Surgeon

Dr. George is a board-certified general surgeon who is fellowship trained in hernia, foregut and bariatric surgery. He offers advanced and minimally invasive repair of many different hernias and ailments. He is one of the only surgeons in the country who can perform robotic abdominal wall reconstruction, and specializes in revisional surgery. Contact the office today to schedule a consultation!

Hospital Affiliations

Formal Education

Graduated May 2010

George Washington University, Columbian College, Washington, DC

Bachelors of Science, Chemistry w/ Biochemistry Track
Magna Cum Laude

Graduated May 2014

George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC

Combined BS-MD Early Selection Program w/ Research Track Honors

Post Graduate Training

June 2014 - June 2015

General Surgery Internship, New York, NY
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

July 2015 - June 2019

General Surgery Residency, New York, NY
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

August 2019 - July 2020

Advanced GI / Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, Annapolis, MD

Awards

Gill Research Fellowship

2011

Awarded to Medical Students with exceptional interest in research in order to fund projects.

Health Services Medical School Research Scholarship

2011

Awarded to Medical Students with exceptional interest in research in order to fund projects.

Cox Medical School Scholarship

2010 - 2014

Awarded to Medical Students with financial need based on merit.

Tauber Holocaust Memorial Medical School Scholarship

2010 - 2014

Awarded to Medical Students with financial need with exceptional writing talent and descendant from World War II Veterans.

Mount Sinai Department of Surgery Medical Student Teaching Award

2015

Awarded to one resident each year who shows exceptional medical student teaching skills.

Alpha Omega Alpha Award

2016

Highly competitive award for medical students and residents who show exceptional academic records, community service, research prowess, and commitment to teaching.

American College of Surgeons Leadership and Advocacy Summit Travel Award Scholarship

2018

Awarded to residents who are highly motivated to take part in medical advocacy.

Arthur H Aufses Jr. Chief Resident Award

2019

Awarded to one resident each year who exhibits the qualities of the late Arthur H Aufses which include exemplary leadership abilities, clinical judgement, technical skill, and commitment to research and teaching.