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Dr. Gautam George, MD

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(1431 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute

Professional interests include: lung issues, shortness of breath (dyspnea), asthma, and more.

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-5161

Dr. Gautam George, MD is a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute. Dr. Gautam George, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson University Physicians (JUP) and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Address:

330 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Some issues Dr. Gautam George, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“All have been males, and otherwise no real medical problems," said Gautam George, an assistant professor of medicine in pulmonary and critical care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. "”—"Vaping, e-cigarettes linked to 215 cases of severe lung illness in 25 states, including Pa., N.J.", Philadelphia Inquirer, August 2019

doctor visit	92
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	35
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	14
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

doctor visit	260
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	30
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

doctor visit	135
hospital care	185
inpatient care	185

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	24
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	47
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

doctor visit	353
hospital care	361
inpatient care	361

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gautam George, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gautam George, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	211
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gautam George, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	13
85 and over	6
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gautam George, MD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gautam George, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	4
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Gautam George, MD graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute. He completed residency at Mount Auburn Hospital. He is certified by the Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute

Residency: Mount Auburn Hospital

Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gautam George, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson University Physicians (JUP)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Gautam George, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Gautam George, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gautam George, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 1431 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gautam George, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gautam George, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$12,196 COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $39	OFEV $21	$12,137
United Therapeutics Corporation	$10,854 $10,854
Genentech, Inc.	$1,000 $1,000
Pfizer Inc.	$153 ELIQUIS $113	PREVNAR - 13 $27	ZYVOX $13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$128 ELIQUIS $95	OPDIVO $18	ERBITUX $15
Other	$497 BRILINTA $115	XARELTO $57	JANUMET XR $51	BREO $47	FORTEO $24	Other $202

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11,080
Consulting Fee	$8,400
Travel and Lodging	$3,645
Food and Beverage	$1,703

Research Payments

Dr. Gautam George, MD has received 36 research payments totaling $467,942.

Biography

Dr. Gautam George specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology and practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is affiliated with Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients.