George E. Girgis, DO
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Treatment & Services
- Cervical, Thoracic And Lumbar Epidural Injections
- Cervical, Thoracic And Lumbar Facet Joint Blocks
- Cervical, Thoracic And Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
- Comprehensive Pain Management
- Diagnostic Epidural Differential Blocks
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Epiduroscopy
- Facet Median Nerve Branch Block
- Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulaters Therapy
- Interventional Pain Management
- Intradiscal Intervention (idet, Biacculoplasty)
- Intradiscal Procedure For Pain Relief
- Joint Injections
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Management of Back and Neck Pain
- Nerve Blocks
- Neuromodulation
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Stimulation
- Pain Control
- Pain Management
- Pain Medicine
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Placement Of Cervical And Lumbar Tunneled Epidural Catheters
- Second Opinion Neuropathic Pain
- Selective Nerve Root Injection
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Splanchenic Nerve Block
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Cancer Fatigue
- Central Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Back Pain
- Chronic Neuropathic Pain
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Herniated Disc
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Neuropathy
- Neuropathy - Diabetic
- Osteoporosis
- Overuse Syndrome
- Pain
- Radiculopathy
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Sciatica
- Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Spinal Fractures
- Spine Pain
- Spondylitis
- Stenosis - Spinal
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Whiplash
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Appointed
2010
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesiology-Pain Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2008
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2007
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2004
Medical Education - New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
DO
New York,
NY USA
2003
Internship - Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
Cairo,
1997
Medical Education - Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
Cairo,
1995
Certifications
- Anesthesiology
- Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine
Specialty Interests
Acute and chronic pain, neuropathic pain, back and neck pain, cancer pain, complex regional pain syndrome, interventional pain management, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, spinal cord stimulation, osteoporosis, balloon kyphoplasty and Degenerative joint disease.
Research & Publications
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As of 1/31/2020, Dr. Girgis has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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94 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.4 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.4 |
11 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 30, 2020
The pain clinic is a pain! Totally inept in addressing individual needs. Seems it is just an injection mill with money making objectives. Obvious the docs must use algorithms when determining treatment. I have seen numerous docs at this site and do not plan to return. I was NOT there to seek a narcotic but the first thing I was told when brought into the room was that I would not receive a narcotic. I am a medical professional and had researched a possible treatment for my condition and wanted to discuss whether or not I could get that treatment at clev clinic. It was obvious the doc was not interested. Overall very poor marks for clev clinic pain management. I am very proactive and informed about my condition and felt like I was pushed aside. I did not fit into their algorithm.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2020
Dr. Girgis was helpful in explaining what will happen next.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2019
very satisfied with Dr. Girgis and his staff
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2019
excellent service and health care provider
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2019
I wanted a neurologist and the scheduler said my problems were more in line with a spine specialist so she gave me that appointment. I didn't know it was a pain management Dr. I'm not a fan of his personality. He wasn't very nice to me and didn't even look at the films I brought in which I took time out of my day to go get. His bedside manner is not very nice and I wish I had a different doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2019
Dr Girgis is outstanding. He is professional and efficiently explains. I have been extremely pleased with the level of care and treatment provided by him. he's the best!
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2019
Registration was done at a computer kiosk. I did not speak with anyone until I was called in to see the doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
Cleveland Clinic nurses, staff and Dr. Girgis have been extremely helpful with my L5 S1, herniated disc. I am now able to function, and I'm grateful to Dr. Girgis and his staff's care and expertise.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
Dr. Girgis has helped me overcome extreme pain and immobility. L5S1, herniated disc with tingling, numbness, deep pain. I am grateful that these extreme issues are at bay and I am now functioning.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2019
this care provider wasn't even in the office until 20 min after my apt started, he didn't explain anything to me and or answer any questions I had
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2019
Dr Girgis was thorough in covering my history of the injury and in examining my back problem