About
Dr. Sharon McCoy George has practiced medicine for over 30 years, building a career defined by breadth of training and depth of clinical commitment. She earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in Human Development and Social Policy, with a concentration in Public Health. She then graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, earning election to the Alpha Omega Alpha honorary medical society. Her family medicine residency took place at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Dr. George holds triple board certification in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, and carries Menopause Society certification as well. She earned a Master of Pastoral Studies degree from Loyola University of Chicago and trained as a life coach, credentials that inform her whole-person approach to care. She previously mentored resident physicians and medical students at UC Irvine, UC Davis, and Washington University of St. Louis. Her clinical passions center on stress management and mental health for working professionals, thyroid and hormonal health across the menopause transition, and using lifestyle choices to prevent and reverse chronic disease. Originally from the Midwest, she now lives in Napa Valley with her husband, where they grow grapes and make wine together. She is the mother of two adult daughters and shares her home with a mini-goldendoodle named Oakley and two ocicats named Willow and Cedar.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern University, Human Development and Social Policy (concentration in Public Health)
Medical School
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (magna cum laude)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
Additional Training
Master of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University of Chicago; trained as a life coach
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McCoy George right for?
Dr. George is a strong fit for adults who want a physician engaged in both conventional medicine and lifestyle-based care. Working professionals managing chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout benefit from her targeted mental health focus. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or thyroid conditions find particular depth in her hormonal expertise. Patients across all ages seeking to prevent or reverse chronic disease through nutrition, sleep, and movement will find her approach thorough and practical. She sees patients across California, primarily through virtual visits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. George focuses on thyroid disorders, perimenopause, menopause, hormone imbalance, chronic disease prevention and reversal, stress, and anxiety. She also addresses nutrition, restorative sleep, and physical activity as core therapeutic tools. Her clinical scope covers patients of all ages through a family medicine lens.
Dr. George holds triple board certification in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She also carries Menopause Society certification, making her one of a select group of physicians credentialed specifically in menopause care.
Dr. George graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her undergraduate education took place at Northwestern University, where she studied Human Development and Social Policy with a concentration in Public Health.
Dr. George combines evidence-based family medicine with lifestyle and integrative approaches. She addresses the mind, body, and spirit together, drawing on conventional treatments, therapeutic lifestyle interventions, and complementary methods. Her training as a life coach also shapes how she helps patients set and sustain meaningful health goals.
Dr. George conducts the majority of visits virtually, serving patients across California. She maintains a private office in Napa for select in-person appointments. She has also been known to conduct walking visits with patients at that location.
Yes. Dr. George has mentored resident physicians and medical students at UC Irvine, UC Davis, and Washington University of St. Louis. That teaching background reflects her long-standing investment in the next generation of clinicians.
No. Renaissance Health does not prescribe controlled substances. Patients who require controlled substance prescriptions should maintain a relationship with another provider or specialist who can manage that aspect of their care.
Beyond her three board certifications and Menopause Society credential, Dr. George holds a Master of Pastoral Studies degree from Loyola University of Chicago and completed training as a life coach. These backgrounds deepen her ability to support patients through complex health transitions.
Doctor profile last updated April 27, 2026