When Matthew George, MD, graduated medical school at LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine, he knew two things: that his destiny was to help more people prevent disease, and that he wanted to pursue a career in South Louisiana, where he felt a deep connection to the local culture.  “Taking on new patients and making an impact in a new community – that's what I’m most looking forward to,” Dr. George said. “I’m looking forward to having patients that I can follow consistently and track their progress in becoming and staying healthy.”

Originally from Farmerville, La., Dr. George didn’t always plan to become a practicing physician. At first, he thought he would get his PhD in research. But an advisor in undergraduate school saw potential and encouraged him to take a medical track instead.

“I shadowed and fell in love with it,” Dr. George says about pursuing high-quality patient care. “I realized that I wanted to take a more hands-on approach and focus on treating people.”