Dr. George McKinley, MD

Dr. George McKinley, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist
616.0 mi · 36 West 60th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10023

At a glance

4.80 stars (87 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 1 insurances
UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Columbia University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Mount Sinai Doctors
2 office locations · View practice profile
4.80
87 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.4

Recent reviews

Dr McKinley was one of the most thoughtful and knowledgeable doctors I have ever met! He took a lot of time, was listening to every small health detail, explained each step of they way of his spot on diagnosis and took an extraordinary time to answer all my questions in detail and with utmost politeness. When my appointment was done I noticed he personally took 1.5 hrs for my appointment. JUST WOW!
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What a great doctor. Sympathetic, great listener, and very thorough. Does not rush you at all. Works with you to develop a plan that is most beneficial for your health. Definitely keeping him as my I. D doctor. Highly recommended. One thing to keep in mind though. Because he takes his time with his patients, expect longer wait times. Try not to get impatient or upset. He’s totally worth the wait.
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Office location

Mount Sinai Doctors - West 60th Street
616.0 mi · 36 West 60th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY, 10023

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In-network insurances

UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS

Other popular visit reasons

Endocarditis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Infection Consultation
Pre-Travel Consultation
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Travel Vaccination(s)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Endocarditis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Infection Consultation

More about Dr. George McKinley, MD

George McKinley is a dedicated and detail-oriented physician, who specializes in travel medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. McKinley is affiliated with the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, and he is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine to treat infectious diseases. Dr. McKinley is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America as well as the Infectious Diseases Society of New York. Dr. McKinley earned his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then completed his internship in internal medicine, residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in infectious diseases at the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Dr. McKinley provides services such as infection and pre-travel consultations. In addition to his work as a physician, Dr. McKinley is also an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Columbia University, as well as the director of the tuberculosis management program.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Columbia University, Doctor of Medicine
Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Fellowship in Infectious Diseases
University of Louisville (Bachelor’s)

Practice

Affiliation

Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine)

Professional memberships

Infectious Diseases Society of America
Infectious Diseases Society of New York

Awards and publications

BA with high honors in chemistry, University of Louisville, 1976
“Teacher of the Year”, 2003-2004, Internal Medicine Training Program, Department of Medicine, SLRHC
“Teacher of the Year”, 2004-2005, Internal Medicine Training Program, Department of Medicine, SLRHC
Co-Recipient, Continuum Health Partners 2012 Trustee Award for Quality & Patient Safety, awarded on January 30, 2013 in recognition of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Buimovici-Klein E, Ong KR, Lange M, Englard A, McKinley GF, Reddy M, Grieco MH, and Cooper LZ. "Reverse transcriptase activity (RTA) in lymphocyte cultures of AIDS patients treated with HPA-23." AIDS Research, 2:279-83, 1986.

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1609869569

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.41
Bedside manner
4.94
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Doctor McKinley is patient and kind and gives the patients time and respect. I could not think of a better experience.
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Brilliant, caring doctor. Answered every question thoroughly. Dr. McKinley put my mind at ease. Highly recommend.
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Dr. McKinley and his entire staff hands-down the best healthcare professionals I have ever come in contact with!!!
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Super Cool Doctor.Friendly and Caring.He is an angel without wings.Best Doctor on the block.Wonderful Staff.
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Dr. McKinley was kind and took the time to answer all of my questions in a caring manner. Amazing visit
Classy folksy smart practical Very good advice Conservative and friendly Obviously very experienced
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Dr. McKinley as professional and friendly and made me feel at ease immediately
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Best doctor on the block. God sent ,an angel witout wings.Wonderful Staff.
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Pleasant & attentive. Went for blood test wasn't too long.
Very informative, kind and understanding. Helped a lot
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Dr McKinley was one of the most thoughtful and knowledgeable doctors I have ever met! He took a lot of time, was listening to every small health detail, explained each step of they way of his spot on diagnosis and took an extraordinary time to answer all my questions in detail and with utmost politeness. When my appointment was done I noticed he personally took 1.5 hrs for my appointment. JUST WOW!
Verified patientVideo visit
What a great doctor. Sympathetic, great listener, and very thorough. Does not rush you at all. Works with you to develop a plan that is most beneficial for your health. Definitely keeping him as my I. D doctor. Highly recommended. One thing to keep in mind though. Because he takes his time with his patients, expect longer wait times. Try not to get impatient or upset. He’s totally worth the wait.
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Dr. McKinley was extremely thorough and patient with me. He took the time to listen closely and answer all of my questions and concerns. Also his staff is extremely friendly and go above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. I saw Dr. McKinley 4 or 5 times over many months and when I would need a follow up appointment his staff would do everything they could to get me in early if there was limited availability. Grateful that I found him!
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They are very friendly
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Dr. McKinley is a gem. I have been seeing him as my ID doctor for more than a few years now and he is incredibly knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone I know. If you are considering making a first-time appt. w/ Dr. McKinley, please make an appt. asap!!!
Great.
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Excellent experience. Dr. McKinley visit compensated for the wait time, such great doctor and true genuine listener, will give you all the time you need simply the best.
I highly rate Dr. McKinley - he was very attentive, great listener, very polite and truly cared about me as a patient. Thank you!
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I could not have chosen a better doctor for my medical care. Dr. McKinley has outstanding bedside manners that even crosses through the screen into your home/office (on virtual calls). He cares about keeping his patient’s mind and heart at ease. He addresses your concerns without hesitation and continuously asks if you have additional questions and patiently takes the time to answer each one. Your visit does not end once you leave his office/end of the virtual call. He follows up if he thinks of something else. His passion for what he does comes through during your encounter; this is not simply a job for him. His staff is extremely polite and called multiple times to confirm the appointment and made sure that I understood the instructions for the virtual visit. They provided both verbal and written instructions. I did a lot of research reading through reviews on zocdoc prior to scheduling my first appointment, and I don’t regret a second of that time spent. The reviews on here are as accurate as they come.
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The doctor listened to my concerns and took the time to answer all of my questions. He was very friendly and made me feel like my visit was important to him. Highly recommend!
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Just wont to say thank you
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My wife & I have seen Dr.McKinley at his office a few times in the past, and today we had a video call with him. As always he couldn’t be more knowledgeable, caring, and patient. He listens carefully, and makes you feel that you are the only patient of the day! He never rushes and answers all the questions. He is fascinating to listen. He is a passionate doctor who is happy to share his expertise and provide his patients with as much information and guidance as possible. I would refer Dr. McKinley a million times! Lawrence & Monica K
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Very compassionate, kind, and caring.
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Very professional and sociable doctor. Didn't rush through my appointment (how some doctors usually do) and listened to all my worries and took his time and carefully thought out my medicine regimen. So glad I found this doctor. Thank you Dr. McKinley.
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Excellent doctor. Very personable
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I did Video Consultation Everything was perfect
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I would highly recommend Dr. McKinley. I have been having some odd medical issues after living abroad. He took a very long time to listen carefully to the whole story of a series of infections and issues I've been having over several years. I feel a little bad because I definitely made him late to see other patients, but personally, I'd rather wait a little while to see a doctor who actually listens and is thorough in his assessment than go to someone who rushes through. He was exceptionally attentive to my specific concerns, talked me through his thinking about what might be wrong and was very clear about my options moving forward. He was also quite knowledgeable about the environment in which I had been living -- which is surprisingly rare, even among doctors who claim to be travel specialists. I went in to the appointment worried and confused and came out feeling reassured and confident that the problem is under control. His staff were also excellent. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
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Dr. McKinley is the best.
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He’s a caring doctor.
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Great doctor. So caring and positive. Took time to be thorough and discuss travel destination precautions/answer any questions.
Great Doctor! On the money,& compassionate!
Very nice Doctor!
One of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met. He was extremely knowledgeable and excellent at providing thorough patient education. I highly highly recommend Dr. McKinley.
Dr. McKinley was a pleasure to meet. Not only does he have a great bedside manner, but he is on top of everything. Everyone working there was very kind to me, and I would highly recommend going to McKinley for your needs pertaining to ID.
Good doctor
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Dr. McKinley is a great doctor! He did not rush like other doctors I have been to. I was impressed by how he genuinely cared and how he took the time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. He is very efficent and makes sure to check everything. I definetly recommend him! My only minor complaint was that the waiting time was a bit longer than I liked (1 hour).
Dr. McKinley listened very patiently to all my concerns about the problem. He never seemed to be in any rush and was very thorough with his explanation of the infection and how the prescribed medicines would help. He was very amiable and polite. Although the waiting time is long, i think that's just because the doctor gives more time to his patients. Since his medication was very effective i don't mind the waiting time.
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. George McKinley affiliated with?

Dr. George McKinley is affiliated with Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.

What practice does Dr. George McKinley work with?

Dr. George McKinley works with Mount Sinai Doctors.

Where is Dr. George McKinley's office located?

Dr. George McKinley has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. McKinley's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. George McKinley have?

Dr. George McKinley is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. George McKinley?

Dr. George McKinley frequently sees patients for Infection Consultation, Pre-Travel Consultation, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), Travel Vaccination(s), and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. George McKinley on their profile.

What languages does Dr. George McKinley speak?

Dr. George McKinley speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. George McKinley in reviews?

87 patients have reviewed Dr. George McKinley. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.41/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

George McKinley does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time.