George Sich, III, DPM

Provider

George Sich, III, DPM

Podiatry
Orthopaedics

Dr. Sich is an Assistant Professor of Podiatry at Augusta University. He has been serving the Aiken and surrounding communities since 2002. He specializes in surgical treatment of foot disorders and non-surgical treatment of foot, ankle, and lower extremity disorders. Licensed in South Carolina and Georgia. Originally from Ohio, he received his premedical education, engineering degree and US Army commission at the University of Cincinnati. He then attended the Dr. William M. Scholl, College of Podiatric Medicine, earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 1998. Dr. Sich completed both a podiatric medical and surgical residency at the St. Luke's Hospital System, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. While on active duty, he supported the 3rd Infantry Division, family, and retirees of the Ft. Stewart community. Dr. Sich is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is Board Certified in Foot Surgery. Dr. Sich has privileges at Augusta University, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Edgefield County Hospital, and Aiken Regional Medical Center.

  • Clinical Interests

    Dr. Sich focuses his care on all parts of the foot and related structures in the ankle and lower leg. This includes dealing with foot and lower extremity pain being caused by foot deformities, arthritis, and infections. In addition, overuse injuries, trauma, low back arthritis, neuropathy and circulation problems can also be a source of the foot problem. Dr. Sich treats wounds in the foot and lower leg being caused by complications from diabetes, poor circulation and swelling. And, of course, he can treat your stubborn ingrowing toenail!
    Dr. Sich also specializes in the Lapiplasty surgery for midfoot stabilization and bunion reduction. He is a Center of Excellence in this 3-dimensional bunion correction.

  • Research Interests

    Dr. Sich is unique in that he provides the surgical residents and medical students at Augusta University billing and coding instruction necessary to work in the medical field.

  • Other Info

    As of 7/1/2022, Dr. Sich will become Residency Director of the Podiatric Surgical Residency at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (VAMC). Dr. Sich is unique in that he not only provides instruction and guidance on clinical and surgical podiatric care, he provides the residents and medical students at Augusta University and at the Charlie Norwood VAMC billing and coding instruction necessary to work in the medical field.

  • Philosophy of Care

    Dr. Sich provides surgical and non-surgical care. His philosophy is to focus on why your problem exists and to provide the best treatment options for the cause. It could be as simple as shoes being the wrong length, width, or shape! He takes into consideration multiple variables including your history, age, medication, other health conditions, social and employment factors. He uses information from x-rays, CT, MRI, and nuclear studies, as well. Sometimes, the problem is coming from above the foot. In these cases, Dr. Sich likes to refer his patient's to the appropriate specialist to provide the most focused and cost-effective care.

  • Specialties

    Podiatry

    Orthopaedics

  • Language(s)

    English

Positions

Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. 1998.

Residency: St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown, PA

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Dr. Sich’s Reviews

September 25, 2024

Good

September 16, 2024

I will tell everyone that I know about them.

September 14, 2024

Dr. Sich and his staff is AMAZING!!

August 28, 2024

I have recommended him to several people

August 24, 2024

Great service

August 7, 2024

Dr Sich was thorough and informative.

August 6, 2024

Doctor was excellent. This was a referral visit. This was my first time to visit this doctor.

July 27, 2024

Dr. Sich is extremely knowledgeable about his profession and I feel safe and at ease with his advice and decision

June 28, 2024

Good

June 19, 2024

Dr. Sich and his entire staff are the BEST! Short wait times, thorough discussion of issues and treatment options, empathetic professionals all.

June 11, 2024

I had a very good experience at appointment. When I entered the office I was greeted by all. Every one was very kind and polite as well as as professional!

June 9, 2024

He was very knowledgeable, and I felt very secure with his care!!

May 22, 2024

GOOD

May 18, 2024

Good experience

May 17, 2024

I have sent several people to this Dr

April 12, 2024

He's really good and kind!!!!

April 2, 2024

Wonderful people

March 23, 2024

Dr Sich does a great job of explaining everything to me

March 16, 2024

Good

March 6, 2024

Dr. Seemed rushed

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