George Downey

George Downey is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, affiliated with the Department of Medicine under the hospital medicine division. His work focuses on clinical medicine, particularly in the intersection of endocrinology, neurology, and post-viral complications.

Education

• DO in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016
• MS in Biomedical Sciences from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011
• BS in Biology/Biological Sciences from Georgia College & State University, 2007

Research Interests

Dr. Downey's research spans internal medicine, hospital medicine, and clinical case studies. His recent work highlights the neurological sequelae of viral infections, particularly in patients with pre-existing metabolic conditions like type 1 diabetes.

Recent Scholarship

In 2023, he co-authored a case study analyzing dysautonomia following COVID-19 infection, contributing to understanding post-acute viral complications in endocrinology and neurology.