About
Mary K. George, MD earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri, Kansas City in 1990. She completed an internship at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, then pursued two residency programs. Her first residency covered anesthesiology at Barnes Hospital at Washington University in St. Louis. Her second focused on internal medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, where she later served as Assistant Professor of Medicine from 1994 to 2008.
Dr. George holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She practices internal medicine with a focus on women's health, integrative health, preventive care, and obesity medicine. Her obesity medicine certification equips her to address a condition that drives risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and coronary artery disease. She speaks both English and Malayalam. Outside the office, she enjoys golf, Zumba, ballroom dancing, and cooking. Vitals recognized her as Most Compassionate Doctor four consecutive years from 2011 to 2014, and she earned the Vitals Patient Choice Award in 2013 and 2014.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO - Doctorate of Medicine, 1990
Residency
Anesthesiology, Barnes Hospital at Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1991-1992; Internal Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1992-1994
Additional Training
Internship, St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, 1990-1991; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, 1994-2008
Certifications
Languages
English, Malayalam
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. George right for?
Dr. George is a strong fit for adult women seeking a prevention-focused primary care physician. Patients managing obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular risk benefit from her dual board certifications. She works well with patients who want an integrative approach to long-term health and wellness. Her concierge model suits patients who value direct access and same- or next-day availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. George specializes in internal medicine, women's health, integrative health, preventive care, and obesity medicine. She holds board certifications from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical focus centers on maintaining health and wellness before disease develops.
Yes. Dr. George holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also holds certification from the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. George treats a wide range of conditions in adult patients. Her obesity medicine certification equips her to address obesity as a root driver of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and coronary artery disease. She also provides comprehensive preventive care and internal medicine for women's health concerns.
Dr. George earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. She completed an internship at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. She then trained in anesthesiology at Barnes Hospital at Washington University before completing her internal medicine residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.
Yes. After completing her internal medicine residency at Loyola University Medical Center, Dr. George served as Assistant Professor of Medicine there from 1994 to 2008.
Yes. Dr. George speaks both English and Malayalam, making her practice accessible to Malayalam-speaking patients in the Chicago area.
Vitals recognized Dr. George as Most Compassionate Doctor four consecutive years from 2011 to 2014. She also earned the Vitals Patient Choice Award in 2013 and 2014.
Dr. George takes a prevention-first approach to medicine. Her primary goal is maintaining her patients' health and wellness rather than treating disease after it develops. She integrates functional and preventive medicine into her internal medicine practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026