Tylock-George Eye Care and Laser Center chief surgeon dies

Michael George, MD, owner and chief surgeon at Tylock-George Eye Care and Laser Center in Irving, Texas, on June 14, according to a June 17 report from Fort Worth Inc.

Advertisement

His death was “unexpected,” according to the report. The practice’s offices in Irving and McKinney, Texas, will be temporarily closed while the practice navigates its next steps. 

Dr. George purchased the practice in 2016 from Gary Tylock, MD, and specialized in 3D Lasik procedures, cataract surgery and lens implant surgery. 

Dr. Tylock and Dr. George were the first surgeons in Texas to use the advanced WaveLight Refractive Suite Laser, the report said. 

“We appreciate the understanding and patience of our patients, staff, and community during this challenging time,” the practice said in a statement shared with the news outlet. “Further updates regarding the reopening of our offices and ongoing patient care will be communicated as soon as possible.” 

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

Unlocking Structural Heart Capacity: How Leading Programs Use EMR and Data to Improve Patient Flow and Throughput

Wednesday, August 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Presenters: Katie Kennedy, MSN, APRN, NP-C, Community Heart and VascularMisty Theriot, BSN, RN, CPHQ, FACC, Lake Charles Memorial Health SystemKatie Worthington, DNP, RN, Atlantic Health SystemTaryn Shipley, MBA, CSSBB, Lean HealthTech

Advertisement

Next Up in Ophthalmology

  • East Lansing-based Michigan Surgical Center has disclosed a data breach that may have exposed personal information, according to a July…

  • Cincinnati-based MidWest Eye Center welcomed Alec Bradley, MD, an ophthalmologist who specializes in premium cataract surgery, refractive surgery, microinvasive glaucoma…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.