Bryan A. Fox, MD Spine Surgeon, Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center; CDR., U.S. Navy (Ret.) One of Dr. Bryan Fox’s childhood heroes was his uncle, a thoracic surgeon who died of hepatitis after treating an infected patient during the Vietnam War. Right before the Army surgeon deployed, he gave his 6-year-old nephew a traditional doctor’s “black bag” full of spare … [Read more...] about Thank You for Your Service Fall 2022
APP Fall 2022
Congratulations, it is an Honor to Feature KATHLEEN R. SHARP, PA-CVirginia Oncology Associates As she works with cancer patients, Kathy Sharp values patient education and honest conversations, no matter the disease or prognosis. Sharp, a Physician Assistant at Virginia Oncology Associates (VOA) for nearly 12 years, is part of a team of compassionate providers that … [Read more...] about APP Fall 2022
History Makers Fall 2022
Medical Trailblazers in Hampton Roads JOHN D. HOPKINS, MDRadiology Whenever Dr. John Hopkins learns of a new Black specialist practicing in Virginia, he feels a deep sense of satisfaction. Dr. Hopkins became the state’s second Board certified Black radiologist upon his 1975 arrival in Hampton Roads. Over the next 32 years, he helped add important diagnostic tools, … [Read more...] about History Makers Fall 2022
Urology of Virginia’s Future of Service through SURF
From its beginning, the physicians and staff of Urology of Virginia have been dedicated to advancing their field through research and helping their communities through education and outreach. In 1978, the partners had a vision for the future and started a nonprofit “to be operated exclusively for charitable and scientific purposes.” Today that group is SURF – Schellhammer … [Read more...] about Urology of Virginia’s Future of Service through SURF
Neuropathic Corneal Pain II
By Dawnielle J. Kerner, MD Neuropathic corneal pain is severe pain in the eye, head and face. The structures surrounding the eye are extremely sensitive to touch and light. This corneal neuralgia is a variation of reflex sympathetic dystrophy, which is often misdiagnosed. The symptoms often overlap with those of dry eye. However, the symptoms are usually more severe. If not … [Read more...] about Neuropathic Corneal Pain II
