George Tingwald

In an unusual combination of skills and expertise, Dr. Tingwald applies his qualifications as an architect and doctor of medicine to create practical and efficient designs for health care facilities. Having received special training in surgery and ancillary services, emergency services, and women’s and children’s health, he is committed to designing facilities that merge excellent medical functionality with the primary needs of patients and families. Because of his comprehensive skill set, Dr. Tingwald is especially adept in authoring campus and hospital master plans.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1977
Doctor of Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1981
Master of Architecture, Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, 1988
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, Internship and residency in general surgery, 1981–1984.
Staff Physician, University Suburban Health Center, Case Western Reserve University, 1985–1989

Professional Registrations
Medical Doctor: Ohio, 1982; New York, 1985
Architecture: California, 1993

Professional Associations
Founding Member, American College of Healthcare Architects
Member, Curriculum Steering Committee
Member, American Institute of Architects
Academy of Architecture for Health Steering Committee, AIA Healthcare Guidelines Revisions Committee
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Hospital Association
American Society of Healthcare Engineering
Member, Institute for Family Centered Care
Section Leader, The Center for Health Design

Awards
INHA University Teaching Hospital
Modern Healthcare Design Award
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Modern Healthcare Design Award