Gregory George, MD, PHD

Founding Principal

Gregory George MD PhD founding principal of SurgCenter Development, partners with local surgeons to create physician-owned and operated ASCs. Dr. George graduated from M.I.T., received his medical degree from Duke University, and earned a Ph.D. from Duke in the field of ocular physiology. As an Ophthalmologist with a very busy practice and high surgical volume, Dr. George recognized the necessity for surgeons to have more control over their daily schedule, surgical time, operating room protocols, and surgical staffing. Under Dr. George's leadership, SurgCenter Development has developed over 105 successful, profitable, physician owned ASC's. Nearly 100% physician, patient, and staff satisfaction combined with state of the art highly profitable facilities, establish Dr. George and SurgCenter Development as clear leaders in the industry.

News

Tenet closes $1.1B surgery center deal

Dallas-based Tenet paid $1.1 billion to acquire SurgCenter Development's ownership interests in 86 ambulatory surgery centers and related services, the company said in a Dec. 22 news release. USPI has offered to acquire a portion of equity interests in the ASCs from physician owners for $250 million.

SCD Announces Development of Advanced Surgical Care of Maryland

Advanced Surgical Care of Maryland will feature two operating rooms featuring state-of-the-art equipment and a trained team that includes surgeons who specialize in general orthopedics, sports medicine, outpatient total joint replacement surgery, and pain management.