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GENERAL SURGERY

The General Surgery Division consists of six General Surgeons and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, both under the leadership of Dr. James Maher.

Surgical procedures covered by this division.

 

Office Hours by Doctor:
Dr. James W. Maher
Patient Appointments: (804) 828-8000

Office Hours:
Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm Stony Point (New)
Thursdays 8:00 - 11:45 am Ambulatory Care Center, 3rd floor


Dr. John Kellum
Patient Appointments: (804) 828-8000

Office Hours:
Thursdays 12:00 noon - 2:45 pm Ambulatory Care Center, 3rd fl
Fridays 12:00 noon - 2:15 pm Stony Point


Dr. Ronald C. Merrell
Administrative Appointment Telephone Number: (804) 827-1020
Patient Appointments: (804) 828-9308

Office Hours:
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ambulatory Care Center, 3rd fl


Dr. Nish Shah
Patient Appointments: (804) 828-8000

Office Hours:
Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:15 pm Ambulatory Care Center, 3rd fl


Dr. Thomas A. Miller | Veteran's Hospital
(804) 675-5112

Dr. Jeannie Savas | Veteran's Hospital
(804) 675-5112

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Surgical procedures undertaken in this division include:

laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and stretta RF procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease,

laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia,

laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy for cancer,

laparoscopic inguinal hernia and incisional hernia repair

laparoscopic cholecystectomy (including bile duct exploration),

laparoscopic splenectomy,

weight loss surgery for morbid obesity including laparoscopic or open gastric bypass, and Lap-BAND®,

laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy and ileoanal pouch anastomosis for ulcerative colitis and familial polyposis,

laparoscopic resections and stricture plasties for Crohn’s disease, endocrine, pancreatic, and biliary surgery.

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last updated: September 18, 2007
 
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