Gynecologist Doug George, MD joins the Sublette County Hospital Team
by Sublette County Hospital District
March 27, 2024
Sublette County Health is excited to announce that Doug George, MD has joined the team as their newest provider, bringing his expertise in gynecology and women’s health. He will be seeing patients in Sublette County two days a week, staring April 1st. Growing up in the West Desert of Utah gave Dr. George an early appreciation for wide-open spaces and wild places. He attended St. John’s University and the Chicago Medical School. Amid his work in inner-city hospitals, he was drawn to OB/GYN and performing procedures and providing care that made women’s lives better. Dr. George notes," I liked women’s healthcare because I could provide a vital function. I was needed in the community."
Moving to Salt Lake City allowed him to further his career and build a life with his family, but his love for the mountains ultimately drew him to the Tetons. Over the past two decades, he has been an integral part of the healthcare community in Western Wyoming, gaining the trust and respect of patients and colleagues alike. With the recent closure of his practice in Jackson, Dr. George was ready to move his services to Sublette County.
Dr. Doug George's journey to Sublette County Health reflects his commitment to providing high-quality care in communities he's passionate about. His experience includes founding the Urogynecology/Pelvic Surgery program at Illinois Masonic Hospital and serving as Associate Director of Gynecology demonstrates his leadership and innovation in women's health.
When not at work, he enjoys hiking, hunting, and skiing. In his own words, "I’m the luckiest man I know and every day that I wake up in the mountains, I know I’m at home." He further notes, "I am excited about the plans to form a hospital and know I can be useful in putting a reputable Gynecology / Women’s Health program into place for Sublette County Health. I look forward to bringing the level of professionalism that people want, so they don’t need to travel to seek healthcare."
Dr. George will be seeing patients every Wednesday in Pinedale and will alternate Tuesday between the Marbleton and Pinedale Clinics. Dr. George will be offering gynecology services without obstetrics. Sublette County Health is focused on offering primary care for women. Referrals are not necessary to seek care for women’s health. Potential services could include women’s annual exams, menstrual irregularities, post-menopausal treatment, hormone replacement, and more.
The Sublette County Health Foundation was critical to putting this program into place by working with an anonymous donor to fund the creation of a women’s health program for our rural community.
Dr. George's presence will undoubtedly enhance the healthcare landscape of Sublette County, providing vital services in a much-needed area of medicine and fostering a sense of security and well-being for all.
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