Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Clinical Immunology
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Rheumatology
Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
UC Davis Medical Group - Elk Grove
8110 Laguna Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Dr. George believes in providing compassionate, patient-centered care that respects each individual’s unique experiences and values. She takes the time to listen, understand her patients’ concerns, and involve them in decisions about their health. She is committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect, and she values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that each person brings.
Dr. George is a general rheumatologist who provides care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, spondyloarthropathies, and other rheumatologic diseases. She has a special clinical interest in inflammatory myopathies.
Dr. George’s research focuses on patient outcomes in inflammatory myopathies, with published work examining patient-reported outcome measures in this rare disease. Her academic interests include continuing research in outcomes assessment and improving quality of life for patients with IIM. She is also passionate about medical education, particularly in clinical teaching and mentorship.
Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
M.B.B.S., J.J.M. Medical College, Karnataka India 2016
Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport PA 2020-2021
Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport PA 2021-2023
Rheumatology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh PA 2023-2025
Chief Resident, UPMC McKeesport Internal Medicine, 2022-2023,
Chief Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2024-2025,
Intern of the Year, UPMC McKeesport, 2020-2021,
Winner of UPMC McKeesport Research Day, 2023,
Best Colleague Award, UPMC McKeesport, 2023,