About me
Lauren A. George, MD, is a double board-certified gastroenterologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Surgery Center at Takoma Park. She specializes in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and was named a Baltimore Top Doctor in Gastroenterology/IBD in 2024.
Dr. George’s approach is to closely collaborate with her patients to understand and treat their complex and sometimes sensitive digestive issues. As a specialist in IBD, she is an expert in treating patients suffering from Crohn’s disease, Celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, and checkpoint-mediated colitis/immune-mediated colitis. Her primary method of treatment is to educate and manage the various medication and intravenous treatment options available to her patients. She collaborates with other healthcare providers, such as surgeons, to provide the best holistic, comprehensive care. Additionally, she routinely performs intestinal stricture dilation, chromoendoscopy, and advanced dysplasia/cancer screening techniques.
Throughout her career, Dr. George has had extensive research and clinical experience in medical adherence and barriers to treatment in patients with IBD. She is excited by the development of new medications and therapies available to her patients and believes that with the right interventions, therapies, and lifestyle modifications, her patients can expect to return to living their everyday lives.
Dr. George graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Lafayette College. At Drexel University of Medicine, she completed her medical training and was inducted into the the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She then completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. From there, she completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Loyola University Medical Center before returning to the University of Maryland for an advanced fellowship in inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr. George is an active member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, AGA Academy of Educators, and the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine.
Dr. George loves animals and has many pets. She and her spouse foster cats and dogs and volunteer in their free time at dog rescue shelters.
Philosophy of Care
“I love that my work as an IBD specialist allows me to develop a long-term partnership with my patients. I strongly believe that it takes a team of professionals to care for a person struggling with chronic and painful digestive issues, and I am dedicated to a collaborative approach. Together, we will discuss your goals and work as a team to get you back to living your normal life. I promise to advocate for my patients and help them navigate their various treatment options.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Bowel Obstruction
- Choledocholithiasis
- Digestive System Diseases
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) With Infection
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Vomiting And Nausea
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramping
- Abdominal Distension
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Stool
- Achalasia
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Venous Thrombosis
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Biliary Tract Obstruction
- Blood In Stool
- Bowel Obstruction
- Candidiasis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Constipation
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colic In Infants
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Diverticulosis
- Congenital Malformations Of Digestive System
- Congenital Malformations Of Esophagus
- Congenital Malformations Of Gallbladder, Bile Ducts And Liver
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Congenital Malformations Of Peripheral Vascular System
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Depression
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Endometriosis
- Epigastric Pain
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophagitis
- External Hemorrhoids
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Flatulence
- Functional Dyspepsia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gas And Bloating
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastric Varices
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding And Rectal Bleeding
- General Symptoms
- Genetic Susceptibility To Disease
- H. Pylori Infection
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemangioma
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatomegaly
- Hepatomegaly And Splenomegaly
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) With Infection
- Intestinal Infections
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Failure
- Liver Fibrosis
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Melena
- Myocarditis
- Nausea
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Perianal Fistula
- Perianal Itching
- Perianal Pain
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Portal Hypertension
- Postoperative Ileus
- Postprandial Diarrhea
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Proctitis
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Pain
- Regional Enteritis
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Spinal Stenosis
- Splenectomy
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Ulcers
- Swallowing Disorders
- Throat Pain
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Anal Electromyography
- Anal Fistula Treatment
- Biopsy Of Tongue
- Bleeding Ulcer Treatment
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Celiac Disease Treatment
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Chronic Liver Disease Treatment
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma
- Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Colonoscopy With Injection
- Cystitis Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Dilation Of Esophagus
- Endoscopic Argon Plasma Coagulation
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Endoscopic Stricture Dilation
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Enteroscopy
- Enteroscopy With Bleeding Control
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal PH Monitoring
- Esophagectomy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy With Biopsy
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant
- Fecal Transplant
- Flexible Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Gastric Manometry
- Gastric Stenting
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Biopsy
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Removal
- Gastrointestinal Functional Disorder Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy
- H. Pylori Treatment
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hepatitis E Treatment
- Hydrogen Breath Test
- Hysteroscopic Polyp Resection
- I-131 Therapy
- Immunoglobulin Administration
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Biopsy
- Intragastric Balloon Procedure
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
- Lactose Breath Test
- Lactose Intolerance Testing
- Lower Gi Endoscopy
- Nausea And Vomiting Management
- Pancreatic Disease Management
- Pancreatitis Treatment
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- PH Monitoring
- Rectal Biopsy
- Rectal Excision
- Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Sigmoidoscopy With Biopsy
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Stomach Cancer Treatment
- Stomach Pain Treatment
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Upper Endoscopy
- Upper Esophagus Dilation, Endoscopic
- Upper Gi Endoscopy
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Obstruction Treatment
- Urologic Imaging
- Variceal Band Ligation
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Von Willebrand Factor Replacement
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Network Only Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Network OA
- IH-PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Navigate
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Choice POS
- IH-Indemnity
- HighMark
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Beech Street PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open HMO
- POS OA
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA EPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Basic
- Employee Health Plan
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UHC Passport
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- OA Plus
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst NASCO
- Medicare FFS
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-HMO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna HMO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Blue Choice Advantage
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown GME (2019)
Fellowship: Loyola University Medical Center-GME (2018)
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2015)
Medical School: Drexel University (2012)