Dr. Rita George, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Cosmetic Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Rita George, MD
Dr. George's primary clinical focus is on skin cancer detection and treatment. She also provides compassionate care across the full spectrum of medical dermatology.
Dr. George offers some cosmetic procedures, including the removal of unwanted growths.
Dr. George offers some cosmetic procedures, including the removal of unwanted growths.
About Dr. Rita George, MD
Rita George, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in Arizona at the Beatrice Keller Clinic.
Dr. George is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Medical Association, the Women's Dermatology Society, the Phoenix Dermatologic Society and the Maricopa County Medical Society.
Dr. George has Hospital Staff privileges at West Valley Hospital in Goodyear and at Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital in Sun City West.
Patient Education Resources
Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
How much does laser tattoo removal cost?
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
What is the treatment for severe atopic dermatitis?
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. George has a diversified background, having earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from The Cooper Union in New York and a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration from East Texas State University. She was awarded a patent while working as a design engineer before deciding to devote her talents to medicine.
She attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland. Her internship training was performed at Scott Air Force Base Medical Center, Belleville, Illinois. She completed her Dermatology residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. George served as the Chief of Dermatology at Yokota Air Base, Japan and Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. She is interested in academics and is a prolific writer with many articles in national dermatology journals.
She attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland. Her internship training was performed at Scott Air Force Base Medical Center, Belleville, Illinois. She completed her Dermatology residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. George served as the Chief of Dermatology at Yokota Air Base, Japan and Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. She is interested in academics and is a prolific writer with many articles in national dermatology journals.
Professional Affiliations
Beatrice Keller Clinic
The doctors at Beatrice Keller Clinic provide medical treatment for skin cancer, as well as for diseases of the skin, hair, and nails, such as acne, psoriasis, rosacea, shingles and fungal infections. At Beatrice Keller Clinic the removal of benign, premalignant or malignant lesions and cysts can very often be accomplished with an in-office procedure.