Tissa Bijoy George, M.D. for UC Davis Health

Tissa  Bijoy George, M.D.

Tissa Bijoy George, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Clinical Immunology

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Specialties

Rheumatology

Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Department

Internal Medicine

Locations and Contact

UC Davis Medical Group - Elk Grove

UC Davis Medical Group - Elk Grove
8110 Laguna Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758

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Additional Numbers

Clinic Phone

916-683-3955

Philosophy of Care

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.

Clinical Interests

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.

Research/Academic Interests

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.

Division

Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Center/Program Affiliation

UC Davis Medical Group

Medical School

M.B.B.S., J.J.M. Medical College, Karnataka India 2016

Internship

Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport PA 2020-2021

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport PA 2021-2023

Fellowship

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,

Access Dr. George's PubMed bibliography here.

Access Dr. George's Google Scholar bibliography here.