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Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD

(159 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Professional interests include: cancer, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, and more.

8992 University Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD is a general surgeon in Charleston, SC specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and University Medical Associates.

Office Locations

Address:

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

25 Courtenay Drive
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

86 Jonathan Lucas Street
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

8992 University Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29406

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

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

abdominal surgery	37
doctor visit	219
gastrointestinal procedures	32
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	35

abdominal surgery	26
doctor visit	263
gastrointestinal procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	34
preventive care	10

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	14
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	36

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	14
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	43

abdominal surgery	45
doctor visit	268
gastrointestinal procedures	71
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	71
preventive care	9

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	14
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	47

abdominal surgery	27
doctor visit	276
gastrointestinal procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	13
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	48

abdominal surgery	54
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	577
gastrointestinal procedures	142
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	142
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charleston, SC were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

abdominal surgery	39
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	311
gastrointestinal procedures	63
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	63
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	110
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	6
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	20
Dementia	4

Education & Training

He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

MUSC Health

University Medical Associates

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. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Managed Choice, See Fewer Accepted Insurances, AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), Open Choice and Exclusive Choice) and See All Accepted Insurances.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Aetna PPO

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Managed Choice

See Fewer Accepted Insurances

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

Open Choice and Exclusive Choice)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 159 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charleston, SC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$39,065 STRATTICE $36,608	AlloDerm $2,457
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$12,384 STRATTICE $11,373	AlloDerm $1,011
TELA Bio, Inc.	$9,993 Ovitex $9,880	OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $113
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$8,821 DERMACELL $6,528	PINPOINT $2,294
KCI USA, Inc	$7,865 VAC THERAPY UNITS $6,500	VAC THERAPY $928	VAC VERAFLO $328	PREVENA $109
Other	$15,337 Endoscopy Other $4,750	Da Vinci Surgical System $3,923	Other/NA $2,756	Energy Other $750	GELPOINT PATH $417	Other $2,742

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$34,070
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$25,737
Travel and Lodging	$13,027
Food and Beverage	$10,205
Honoraria	$6,525
Other	$3,901

Research Payments

Dr. Virgilio Valeriano George, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $7,250.

Biography

Dr. Virgilio George works as a general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. George include rectal cancer, colon cancer, and crohn's disease. Dr. George's hospital/clinic affiliations include MUSC Health and the University Medical Associates.