George P Tkalych, MD Otolaryngologist

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Feb. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- Many know Dr. George Tkalych to be a quiet and conservative individual. What many don't know about Dr. George is that he is a risk taker and a very poised professional.  As a retired head, neck, throat, nose and ear surgeon, Dr. George Tkalych is an expert when it comes to keeping his cool under high pressure situations. He’s been an Otolaryngology  surgeon for 32 years but retired his practice in January 2013.  Though he’s a retired man, he is far from done when it comes to helping others. Lately he’s been enjoying his free time, but he’s already begun the application process to be a part of the Doctors without Borders foundation.
Dr. Geroge Tkalych absolutely loves the fact that he’s improved the quality of life for so many of his patients through his private practice and his selfless volunteer work. He has saved hundreds of lives throughout his career and focused approximately 15% of his practice towards helping those without insurance. He’s moonlighted for many different hospitals throughout Columbus and has conducted countless of operations absolutely pro bono. George Tkalych cannot wait to continue his good Samaritan work overseas and provide his expertise to those who cannot afford medical care.
In an interview, Dr. George Tkalych shared  that he has always had a passion to help others. His Christian Faith raised him to be the great Samaritan he is today. He explained that there were many incidences where he could have lost his life, but thanks to God he is still here with us today. Those specific life changing events inspired him to go out there and help save the lives of others. So Dr. George Tkalych worked diligently throughout his college career to become a doctor. He attended the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine and received his M.D. in 1976.
Dr. George went on to complete an internship  in 1977 immediately after Medical School. After that,  he went on to completing his residency at the University of Western Ontario in 1980. He then became Board Certified to practice medicine in Canada. From there, the rest is history. He’s helped his patients improve their sense of hearing, smell, breathing. He has also conducted surgeries for those who have experienced head and neck trauma.
While many surgeons use their free take a break from their high pressured careers, George does the opposite. His form of therapeutical relaxation is flying planes. He is a licensed pilot with more than 5,300 hours of flying experience.