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Dr. George Taffet, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 66
Dr. George Taffet, MD
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Dr. George Taffet, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
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Dr. George Taffet, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 66
Houston, TX
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42 years of experience
Dr. George Taffet, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.

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Dr. George Taffet, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Houston, TX and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. At present, Dr. Taffet received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Taffet is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Baylor College of Medicine
    6620 Main St, Houston, TX 77030
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  2. 2 Baylor College of Medicine
    1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030
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  3. 3 Baylor College of Medicine
    7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030
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  4. 4 Ben Taub Hospital
    1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
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  5. 5 Michael E. Debakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
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Jan 27, 2024
Dr. Taffet's unwavering dedication and thoroughness made our 6-day hospital stay a positive experience. His comforting and uplifting bedside manner and tireless efforts to understand my mom's condition were exceptional. One aspect that stood out was his unwavering commitment to finding a solution. Dr. Taffet went above and beyond, conducting research after hours and advocating for the best follow-up care program. His efforts were instrumental in identifying the root cause of the issue and formulating an effective plan for moving forward. We are immensely grateful for his knowledge, commitment, and genuine care. Dr. Taffet exceeded our expectations, and we cannot thank him enough for his outstanding support. -The Poss Family
The Poss Family — Jan 27, 2024
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine Affil Hospital
    1983
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine Geriatrics Fellowship
    1988
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Dr. George Taffet, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Taffet, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX