Dr. Philip George
“Taking care of our patients with their 3rd or 4th hernia recurrence is challenging but infinitely rewarding, and keeps me coming into work”
Philip George, MD, FACS
Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Commitment to Quality Care
Medical School: George Washington University
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship: Anne Arundel Medical Center
Philip George, MD, FACS, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive, robotic, anti-reflux, and hernia surgery.
During his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, he was elected chief resident and received the Arthur Aufses Jr. Award for surgical research, resident teaching, and excellence in patient care. He completed fellowship training at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
His research has been presented at national meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is an active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
Dr. George emphasizes clear communication, current treatment options, and helping patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their care.
Hernia care with Dr. George
Conditions and treatment options
Dr. George treats inguinal and femoral hernias; umbilical, epigastric, and other ventral hernias; incisional and recurrent hernias; hiatal and paraesophageal hernias; and complex abdominal wall hernias.
His techniques include robotic and minimally invasive repair, tissue flap repair of hiatal hernias, transversus abdominis release (TAR), enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal repair (eTEP), and robotic total abdominal wall reconstruction for large ventral and incisional hernias.
Mesh-free repair
He performs the Shouldice repair for selected groin hernias and mesh-free repair for selected ventral hernias. The Shouldice repair reinforces the groin with layers of your own tissue and a continuous suture. It may suit a first-time groin hernia of manageable size in a healthy patient who would like to avoid mesh.
Larger ventral hernias tend to recur more often without mesh. Dr. George will discuss the trade-offs and recommend mesh when it is the safer choice. Learn more about mesh-free hernia repair.
Concerns about previous mesh
Dr. George evaluates and treats complications after previous hernia surgery, including mesh complications and mesh removal when appropriate, through our Mesh Removal Program.
Clinic visits and appointments
Manhattan: Columbia Hernia Center. Call (212) 305-5947.
Teaneck: ColumbiaDoctors Glenpointe, 300 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 130, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Call (212) 305-2038.
Please call the office to confirm your insurance plan. Request a consultation.
Selected publications
Nwigwe V, Reeves G, McGoldrick M, Muller M, Dimagli A, Ekanayake C, Stowman A, Muthumani A, Addo A, Podolsky D, George P, Novitsky Y. How frail is too frail? Impact of frailty on complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Surg Endosc. 2026.
Addo A, Lu R, Broda A, George P, Huerta N, Park A, Zahiri HR, Belyansky I. Impact of body mass index (BMI) on perioperative outcomes following minimally invasive retromuscular abdominal wall reconstruction: a comparative analysis. Surg Endosc. 2021.
Addo A, Lu R, Broda A, George P, Zahiri HR, Belyansky I. Hybrid versus open retromuscular abdominal wall repair: early outcomes. Surg Endosc. 2021.
Addo A, George P, Zahiri HR, Park A. Patients with ineffective esophageal motility benefit from laparoscopic antireflux surgery. Surg Endosc. 2021.
Questions about your hernia? Consult with one of our Hernia Experts. NYC: (212) 305-5947. NJ: (212) 305-2038.