Simi George

Overview

Dr. Simi George is a board-certified medical oncologist with Orlando Health Cancer Institute. She helps diagnose and treat all types of cancer, and her specialties include: Gastrointestinal cancer Breast cancer Thoracic cancer Medical oncology infusions and treatments Dr. George believes that caring for patients during their cancer journeys is a privilege, and she strives to provide the highest level of compassionate care. Dr. George's Training She earned a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and received her medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn. Dr. George completed an internal medicine residency at Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Hofstra University Zucker School of Medicine in Hempstead, New York. About Dr. George Dr. George is board certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her professional memberships include the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American College of Physicians. Before joining Orlando Health, Dr. George was a hematologist and oncologist focusing on gastrointestinal malignancies at the Orlando VA Medical Center.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Hospital Affiliations

Adventhealth Orlando
Orlando Health
Orlando Health St Cloud Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Orlando Health Cancer Institute - St. Cloud
1330 Budinger Ave., St. Cloud, FL 34769

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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While Dr. Simi George is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Yes. Dr. Simi George has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombocytopenia. You can view a list of Dr. Simi George's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Simi George accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-905-6006 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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