Alice Seo, NP

Philip George, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He is a board-certified general surgeon who is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive and robotic general surgery. During his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, he was elected chief resident and was awarded the prestigious Arthur Aufses Jr. Award for his dedication to surgical research, resident teaching, and excellence in patient care. Dr. George then underwent fellowship training in minimally invasive anti-reflux and hernia surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland. His unique fellowship training has made him skillful in advanced minimally invasive anti-reflux and hernia repair techniques. These include tissue flap repair of hiatal hernias, transversus abdominis release (TAR), enhanced view totally extraperitoneal hernia repairs (eTEP), and robotic total abdominal wall reconstruction of massive ventral incisional hernias. Prior to accepting the prestigious position at the Columbia Hernia Center, Dr. George worked in central New Jersey, specializing in advanced hernia repair techniques. His research in the field has been presented at national meetings as well as published in peer-reviewed journals. He is also an active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Dr. George offers patients unparalleled communication all while focusing on having the best outcomes possible. He is committed to his patients by ensuring they receive the most up-to-date care and by making sure they feel comfortable every step of the way.

Zuleika Tavarez, NP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, and Midwife who has dedicated her career to supporting individuals across all reproductive life stages. She has a passion for empowering women and an understanding that women’s reproductive experiences require unique support. For the past five years, she has provided obstetric and gynecologic care as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Recognizing a significant gap in psychiatric care that truly understood the psychological impact of reproductive experiences, she earned her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. She completed her clinical training at Brooklyn Parent Support and went on to complete specialized training in reproductive psychiatry through Postpartum Support International. Zuleika prioritizes holistic, collaborative care rooted in self-exploration and empowerment. While she believes medication management can be essential, she sees it as just one part of a broader healing process.