Thomas J George, MD, FACP, FASCO : Bio and credentials

Cancer Specialist (Oncologist), Hematology and Oncology Specialist

My bio

Dr. George is a physician scientist with a focus on gastrointestinal malignancies and new cancer therapy development. As director of the GI Oncology Program at the University of Florida, Dr. George helps to oversee the multidisciplinary treatment of patients with GI malignancies. He also develops and tests new cancer treatments as the director of Experimental Therapeutics through clinical trials leveraging advancements in precision oncology and immunotherapy across a variety of cancer types. He previously served as chair of the Medical Advisory Board to the State of Florida Department of Health and the Screen for Life Colorectal Cancer Screening Program, which targets historically underserved populations. He also completed a 10 year term as the gubernatorial-appointed chair of the Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council, which advises the legislature, Department of Health, and state surgeon general on all cancer related matters and policy. He currently serves as the Interim Director of the UF Health Cancer Institute. As a National Cancer Institute funded clinical investigator and through national leadership in several clinical trial groups and research organizations, Dr. George is both advancing the field and supporting the next generation of physician scientists. He is a member of the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, and numerous cancer research groups.

Board certifications

Hematology

American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine
Oncology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

Fellowship - Hematology and Oncology

University of Florida, 2005
Residency - Internal Medicine

University of Florida, 2001
Internship - Internal Medicine

University of Florida, 1999
Doctor of Medicine w/ Honors

University of Florida, 1998
Bachelor of Science w/ Highest Honors

University of Florida, 1994

My areas of focus

Specialties

Gender

Male

Accomplishments

Fellow

American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2024
University of Florida Term Professor Award

University of Florida, 2018-2019
Exemplary Mentor Award

University of Florida, 2017
Master Clinician

UF Department of Medicine, 2013
Most Valuable Player Award

UF Health Cancer Center, 2013
Exemplary Teacher

University of Florida, 2011
Excellence in Research Award

University of Florida, 2010
Exemplary Teacher

University of Florida, 2010
Excellence in Research Award

University of Florida, 2008
Exemplary Teacher

University of Florida, 2008
Fellow

American College of Physicians, 2007