Overview
Dr. George is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and implantation of left ventricular assist devices for end-stage heart failure. Dr. George received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He then completed his residency in general surgery at the distinguished Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was awarded the Hugh R. Sharp Cardiac Surgery Research Fellowship. Dr. George stayed on at Johns Hopkins and completed the two-year cardiac research fellowship, receiving numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding work. He then went on to the University of Virginia where he completed a second fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. George is on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano.
Dr. George is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 97 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 540, Plano, TX 75093
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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Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano
Katherine Harrington, MD specializes in the treatment of thoracic aortic disease (aneurysms and dissections), aortic and mitral valve disease, and coronary artery bypass grafting. She has a special interest in bicuspid aortic valves, aortic valve repair and the ross procedure. She focuses on endovascular and minimally invasive treatment options. In addition, she has extensive training and experience in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Dr. Harrington is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy George
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy George?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Timothy George by calling their office at 469-800-6200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Timothy George a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy George is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Timothy George specialize in?
While Dr. Timothy George is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Timothy George participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Timothy George has published 97 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy George's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Timothy George accept my insurance?
Dr. Timothy George accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-6200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. George isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- GastrostomyDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung TransplantDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Aneurysm RepairDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.