After practicing full spectrum family medicine for 30 years, Dr. George Schoephoerster, M.D. became a fulltime geriatrician in 2009, joining a group of geriatricians and NP's, who practice with a focus on improving the quality of care that they provide for nursing residents. He retired in December 2021 and continues as a Medical Director in nursing homes in central Minnesota.

He is interested in health care reform, with a special focus on improving the value of care provided to Minnesota seniors through a holistic approach to chronic disease management and end of life care. He is involved with several volunteer activities that attempt to improve aspects of the social determinants of health for seniors, including co-chairing the Age-Friendly Community St. Cloud Task Force.