Sailing Through Menopause By George K. Ibrahim, M.D., MBA
About the Author

George K. Ibrahim, M.D., MBA

Duke-Trained Urologist · Advisory Board, The Menopause Association · 30+ Years of Experience · Founder, Biltmore Restorative Medicine & Aesthetics

Dr. George K. Ibrahim — Menopause Association Advisory Board Member
The Doctor Behind the Book

From the Operating Room to Hormone Optimization

Dr. George K. Ibrahim spent decades as a urologic surgeon — diagnosing complex conditions, performing high-stakes procedures, and building a reputation grounded in precision and trust.

Then came a diagnosis of his own. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Dr. Ibrahim made the decision to step away from the operating room rather than compromise the standard of care his patients deserved. But his commitment to medicine never wavered.

One day, while researching new directions, he came across the emerging field of hormone replacement therapy — and was fascinated by the opportunity to help people feel and look better at a level traditional medicine often overlooked. He pursued a fellowship through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, and in 2013 opened the practice that would become Biltmore Restorative Medicine & Aesthetics.

30+ Years in Medicine
2013 Founded the Practice
2 Published Books
Adv. Menopause Association Board
Recognized Expertise

Advisory Board · The Menopause Association

Dr. Ibrahim serves on the Advisory Board of The Menopause Association — a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing menopause education, awareness, and access to evidence-based care for women.

The Advisory Board is composed of physicians, researchers, and clinicians whose work has meaningfully contributed to the field. The board guides the Association's clinical positions, educational programming, and advocacy on issues that affect women's hormonal health across the lifespan.

Dr. Ibrahim's place on the Advisory Board reflects three things: a body of clinical work spanning both women's and men's hormonal health, two physician-authored books on the subject, and a long-standing commitment to educating women about options the broader medical system has too often failed to discuss openly.

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Confident woman embracing midlife wellness
His Story, In His Own Words

"Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis."

"Rather than put patients at risk, I retired as a surgeon. My love of medicine and helping others stayed with me throughout my time away from the operating room."

"I opened our anti-aging and sexual wellness center in Asheville in early 2013. My goal was simple — to be the most highly trained, experienced physician practicing hormone optimization, period. The practice later added state-of-the-art, physician-led aesthetic services as our patients demanded them."

"Because of my extensive experience, I am able to help my clients beyond typical hormone replacement therapy. I am an educator — speaking on the dangers of menopause, andropause, and how hormone optimization is the most natural and safest way to lower risks of cardiac disease, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and many other ailments."

"We offer tailored hormone treatment to women with mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence. We perform a procedure in the office under local anesthesia, using the body's own growth factors. This procedure has helped countless patients see significant improvement, if not cessation, of their incontinence."

"Our approach at Biltmore Restorative Medicine & Aesthetics looks at the patient as a whole. We don't focus on just one specific part of the body or disease, but rather take a comprehensive approach in our evaluations. Our services are equivalent to those offered in larger metropolitan areas like Charlotte and Atlanta."

"We can't wait to help you feel like YOU again."

Clinical Expertise

A Physician for the Whole Woman

Dr. Ibrahim's training combines urologic surgery, anti-aging medicine, and three decades of treating women through every stage of midlife.

Surgical Foundation

Trained as a urologic surgeon at Duke — uniquely prepared to recognize the connection between hormonal decline, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and vaginal health that other specialists often miss.

Anti-Aging Fellowship

Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine — a credential earned through intensive post-graduate study in hormone optimization and longevity medicine.

Comprehensive Women's Care

Treatments span bioidentical hormone replacement, vaginal rejuvenation, the O-Shot®, PRP for incontinence, peptide therapy, weight management, and advanced aesthetics — all under one physician-led practice.

Education & Credentials

Training That Sets a Different Standard

  • M.D. — Duke University School of Medicine
  • MBA — Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
  • B.S., Pre-Medicine — Davidson College (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
  • Residency in Urology — Duke University School of Medicine
  • Diplomate — American Board of Urology
  • Fellow — American Academy of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine
  • Former Chief of Urology — Asheville VA Medical Center (1995–2006)
  • Former Assistant Consulting Professor of Surgery — Duke University School of Medicine
Professional Affiliations

Memberships & Recognition

  • The Menopause Association — Advisory Board Member
  • The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS)
  • American Urological Association
  • North American Society of Sexual Medicine
  • Cellular Medicine Association — Certified O-Shot® Provider
  • Asheville-Buncombe County Medical Society
  • FemiWave® Certified Provider
  • North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners — Active License
The Biltmore Difference

Why Women Travel for This Care

Biltmore Restorative Medicine & Aesthetics regularly sees patients from Charlotte, Atlanta, and beyond — many of whom consider the care here superior to what's available in their own cities.

For women, that reputation is built on something specific: the willingness to have an honest, evidence-based conversation about hormones, intimacy, incontinence, and aging that most physicians shy away from. Every treatment plan is physician-supervised, personally tailored, and backed by the most advanced technology available.

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Published Works

Books by Dr. Ibrahim

Two physician-authored books on hormonal health — written for the women and men he treats every day.

Sailing Through Menopause

Without Losing a Rudder

Dr. Ibrahim's plain-language guide for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause — covering hormones, hot flashes, incontinence, vaginal health, libido, and reclaiming vitality.

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Restore Your Prime

A Comprehensive Physician's Guide to Modern Male Sexual Health

The companion book for men — Amazon #1 bestseller in Men's Health, Men's Sexual Health, Prostate Health, and Urology.

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Beyond the Practice

The Person Behind the Physician

Medicine is Dr. Ibrahim's life's work — but it isn't his whole life.

He's a proud father of three, a grandfather, and an avid sailor — which is, not coincidentally, where the metaphor at the heart of this book comes from. When he's not seeing patients, he spends his time hiking, traveling, and cooking. It's the same curiosity that drove him from the operating room into restorative medicine that keeps him exploring outside of it.

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Work with Dr. Ibrahim

Consultations are available at Biltmore Restorative Medicine & Aesthetics in Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC — and virtually for out-of-area patients.

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