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Patrick Georgoff, MD, General Surgery, Durham, NC

PatrickGeorgoffMD

General Surgery Durham, NC

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Physician

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  • Office

    40 Duke Medicine Cir
    Durham, NC 27710
    Phone+1 919-681-1400

Summary

  • Dr. Patrick Georgoff is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care, with additional training in trauma surgery. He attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, completed his general surgery residency and surgical critical care fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and completed a trauma surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas.

    His clinical interests include trauma and emergency surgery, surgical critical care, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), hernias and abdominal wall reconstruction and chest wall reconstruction. Dr. Georgoff is passionate about medical education and enjoys working with medical students and residents. He is a frequent contributor to surgical education podcasts and has been recognized for his teaching ability with numerous awards. Dr. Georgoff has also conducted research in traumatic brain injury, hemorrhagic shock, and medical education.

    Dr. Georgoff’s approach to patient care is simple. He strives to treat patients like family. In doing so, he focuses on listening and communicating clearly, always doing what's right for the patient and committing to truly exceptional care before, during and after surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2019 - 2020
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 2012 - 2019
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2016 - 2017
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2012
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Michigan, School of Kinesiology
    University of Michigan, School of KinesiologyBS, Movement Science, Highest Honors, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2012 - 2022
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 2024 Guidelines from the Surgical Infection Society (SIS)
    2024 Guidelines from the Surgical Infection Society (SIS)December 5th, 2024
  • Motivated by Impact: A Discussion with Dr. Atul Gawande
    Motivated by Impact: A Discussion with Dr. Atul GawandeNovember 25th, 2024
  • Is the Medical Publishing Industry a Scam?
    Is the Medical Publishing Industry a Scam?October 3rd, 2024
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