Eric R. George

Eric R. George

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Born January 5, 1963
Nationality American
Alma mater Marshall University and Michigan State University
Occupation Entrepreneur, professor and medical doctor
Known for Hand Center of Louisiana
Omega Hospital
Net worth Increase US$ 225 million (June 2015)[1]
Spouse(s) Kimberly Hendrick George
Children Chloe George, Cassidy George
Website www.ergenterprises.net

Eric R. George is an American medical doctor and is best known as a hand surgeon. He is the founder and CEO of Omega Hospital and The Hand Center of Louisiana in New Orleans.

Medical career

Dr. Eric R. George grew up in Huntington, West Virginia, and graduated from Marshall University with a double-major in chemistry and political science. After being accepted to both medical school and law school, George decided to become a medical doctor and was trained in orthopedic hand surgery.[2] George is a graduate of Marshall University's School of Medicine in 1989, completed a General Trauma Surgery Residency at Michigan State University, Dr. George completed a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Grand Rapids Area Medical Education Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Subsequently, Dr. George completed an Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Reconstructive Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr George is Board certified and holds a certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand.[3] Dr George is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans.[4] George has published articles in academic journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery[5] and The American Surgeon.[6]

George acquired Omega Hospital in 2005, located in Metairie, Louisiana, and begun as a "luxury hospital" in 1999, where "the patient rooms (which are private) are stocked with plush robes, flat-screen TVs, a minibar and a microwave" according to New Orleans Living Magazine. George also owns and runs the Hand Center of Louisiana, where he is an active surgeon.[2] At his facility he also utilizes non-invasive treatment methods that do not require invasive surgery, such as the use of xiaflex enzymes to erode inhibitive tissue build-ups like Dupuytren's contracture.[7][8]

Dr. George’s expertise is sought by a wide variety of employers, including the New Orleans Saints! Dr. George has operated on 7 of the Saints’ 22 starters, and has consulted with several other players.[9]

Dr George was on the cover and named to the New Orleans Magazine best doctors list August 2015. In the article he talks about one of his toughest cases an Elbow to Wrist reconstruction.[10]

Business activities

In 2009 Dr. George was a part of an investment team that purchased the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans.[11] Dr. George has many real estate and business ventures including Tipitina's Music Club, Studionetworks rehearsal studios, and a residential development in Aspen, Colorado. He is also the owner of a pineapple farm in Panama and several assisted-living facilities in the state of Louisiana.[2] In addition to his role as CEO of Omega Hospital, he is also President and CEO of Erg Enterprises and C-Dot Aviation.[12] In 2011 George attempted to purchase the Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre when the theater fell into financial disorder, however his bid was not successful.[13] Dr. George has also founded and supplied a grade school in the city of Mombassa, Kenya.[12] Dr. George recently purchased the historic Orpheum Theater in New Orleans with plans to renovate and reopen the historic theater.[14] The Orpheum Theater New Orleans opens September 27, 2015 to grand reviews[15]

ERG Enterprises LLC an investment capital company owned by Dr. George has closed on $18 million dollar renovation project of the Pythian building in New Orleans[16]. State and Federal historic redevelopment tax credits, new market tax credits and some complex financing package spurs Pythian renovation.[17]

Personal

Recently Dr. George was honored by Marshall University as their Distinguished Alumnus Award winner,[18] He was also invited to speak at the Marshall University Honors Convocation.[19] George is the benefactor and namesake of the St. Martin’s Episcopal School’s early education program, the “George Cottage,” located in Metairie, Louisiana.[20]

References

  1. ↑ "Eric George". Forbes. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Premium Health Care". New Orleans Living Magazine. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Huntington native surgeon successful in many disciplines". Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Eric R. George, MD, FACS". Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  5. ↑ Bengtson BP, Ringler SL, George ER, DeHaan MR, and Mills KA (May 1993). "Capsular tissue: a new local flap". Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  6. ↑ George ER, Vanderkwaak T, and Scholten DJ (1992). "Factors influencing pregnancy outcome after trauma". The American Surgeon. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  7. ↑ Margot Kim (June 17, 2011). "Treating a hand disease the no surgery option". ABC News. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Undoing Dupuytrens In a Snap – In Depth Doctor's Interview". Ivanhoe Broadcast News. June 20, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Omega Hospital: Eric George, M.D., CEO". Retrieved April 2013.
  10. ↑ "ONE OF MY TOUGHEST CASES: Elbow to Wrist Reconstruction". Renaissance Publishing. August 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  11. ↑ Jaquetta White (October 2, 2009). "Windsor Court Hotel sold to partnership led by The Berger Company". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  12. 1 2 Bonnie Warren. "Guys Who Fly". My New Orleans. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  13. ↑ Dennis Woltering (May 24, 2011). "Board's refusal to give up control of Le Petit ends potential deal". CBS News. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Tipitina's Foundation founders to buy, reopen Orpheum Theater". CBS News. January 16, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  15. ↑ Chris Waddington (August 27, 2015). "Orpheum Theater makeover gilds New Orleans renaissance". Nola.com. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
  16. ↑ Robin Shannon (November 9, 2015). "Construction set to begin on former Pythian building in CBD". New Orleans City Business. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  17. ↑ Robin Shannon (January 15, 2016). "Complex financing spurs Pythian renovation". New Orleans City Business. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  18. ↑ Dave Wellman (April 23, 2014). "Distinguished Alumnus Award". Marshall University. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
  19. ↑ Herdvideo (May 7, 2014). "Marshall University Honors Convocation". Marshall University. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Meet + Greet: Dr. Eric R. George". New Orleans Living Magazine]. June 2, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
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