Meet Retired Otolaryngologist Dr. George Tkalych

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Nov. 17, 2014 - PRLog -- Throughout the course of time, individuals have been shaped by their experiences and interests.  Dr. George Tkalych was inspired to become a doctor through seeing his family doctor, Dr. Kost successfully help his mother, during a house call, on a cold wintery night.  Dr. Kost reassured young George that his mother will be okay.  Having that comforting feeling was the catalyst to pursuing a career as a doctor.  Just as Dr. Kost had positively helped his family, Dr. George Tkalych wanted to do the same and continue the tradition.
Dr. George Tkalych is a retired otolaryngologist.  As an expert doctor of the ear, nose, and throat specialty, he has help many patients throughout his career experience better hearing, smelling, as well as breathing.  Dr. Tkalych earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from University of Saskatchewan.  He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine receiving his M.D. in 1976.  Following that experience, Dr. George Tkalych completed an internship in 1977.  Afterward, he went on to complete his residency at the University of Western Ontario in 1980.  Dr. Tkalych also notes that having a mentor is a significant component to helping an individual achieve success in one’s life and career.  Dr. Bharadwaj was one of the best surgeons that Dr. Tkalych has ever known.  He taught Dr. George Tkalych important knowledge and skills in the medical field.  Dr. Bharadwaj was always described as “artistic in the operating room.”  In his giving tradition, Dr. Tkalych would also donate a percentage of his salary to various charities to help out others less fortunate.  He successfully leads by example in teaching others to give back to society.  He has also volunteered time performing medical procedures such as putting tubes in individual’s ears so that they could hear.  Dr. George Tkalych has always felt that giving back is a heartwarming and rewarding experience.
Out of all of the experiences in his life, his favorite is marrying his wife.  He enjoys being able to travel the world with her seeing interesting places and experiencing different cultures.  He also enjoys playing 18 holes of golf as a form of retirement relaxation.  A newer skill that Dr. George Tkalych has been learning over the past few years is fly fishing.  According to him, the secret lies in focusing on the holding tension of the line.  As the fish is pursuing the fly, the individual is pursuing the fish.  In addition Dr. Tkalych is interested in writing a book on his experiences before and after becoming a doctor.  He would like to help give back to society through contributing his stories and the lessons he has learned and valued throughout his life.  Dr. George Tkalych feels that if he can contribute his insight into life, then people will feel more equipped to live with hope and be able to thrive successfully.  He is also interested in being a part of Doctors Without Borders, a foundation that treats people in need of medical help throughout the world.