Colorectal Surgeon, Chesapeake Surgical Specialists, Chesapeake Regional Medical Group About a third of all colon surgeries in the United States are now done minimally invasively, while two-thirds of patients still must undergo open procedures. Dr. Ray Ramirez has dedicated much of his career to flipping those figures. By training surgeons, residents and medical … [Read more...] about Ray T. Ramirez, MD, FACS, FASCRS
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Eric C. Feliberti, MD
Surgical Oncology, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Princess Anne Hospital; Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School As the child of a plastic surgeon, Eric Feliberti at first attempted to resist copying his father by going into medicine. The problem was that he always loved science classes, especially biology. So … [Read more...] about Eric C. Feliberti, MD
Lisa A. Coleman DO, FACS, FASCRS
Colorectal Surgery, Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group, Mary Immaculate Hospital One basic hurdle impacts Dr. Lisa Coleman’s work almost daily: too many patients don’t get to her quickly enough, whether they have advanced colon cancer or have struggled for years with benign anorectal conditions such as fecal incontinence. So Coleman’s mission is to … [Read more...] about Lisa A. Coleman DO, FACS, FASCRS
Navigating the Complexities of the Colon
For colorectal surgeons, one question tends to come with the territory: Why would you ever choose this specialty? The three physicians featured in this edition have many reasons, all of which fuel their drive to make a difference in the lives of their patients. Their field is high-tech, complex, challenging and constantly evolving. They also often have the satisfaction of … [Read more...] about Navigating the Complexities of the Colon
Theresa S. Emory, MD
Peninsula Pathology Associates By Alison Johnson After 13 years living and practicing pathology in rural southwestern Virginia, Dr. Theresa Emory is painfully aware of how many uninsured and underinsured women never schedule screenings for breast and cervical cancer. She has seen diseases caught far too late, such as one breast tumor that had pierced through the … [Read more...] about Theresa S. Emory, MD
