Hampton Roads Physician

A comprehensive publication for and about he local medical community

Spring 2021 HRP

Jenny Ambrosino, PA-C

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Bayview Physician Group’s Hague Medical Associates Education is the guiding principle of Jenny Ambrosino’s work in family practice. Fortunately, she has plenty of unique experience to draw upon: before she pivoted to a medical career in her 30s, Ambrosino was a middle and high school teacher.  Now a Physician Assistant, Ambrosino’s goal is to help her patients … [Read more...] about Jenny Ambrosino, PA-C

Operation Walk USA

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Stephen H. Cummings, MD, FAAOS TPMG Orthopedic For patients who suffer from debilitating degenerative disease in their hips and knees, joint replacement surgery is a life-changing option.   Too often, however, that solution is out of reach for people who don’t have health insurance and can’t afford a procedure that can run upwards of $20,000 in Hampton Roads. … [Read more...] about Operation Walk USA

Toby’s Dream Foundation

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Michael Fabrizio, MD, FACS Urology of Virginia When children and teenagers face a life-threatening illness, believing that their wildest dreams can come true is much harder.   That’s where Toby’s Dream Foundation, a Virginia Beach-based non-profit, steps in. Since 2009, the charity has created unforgettable experiences for nearly 500 local kids with health … [Read more...] about Toby’s Dream Foundation

Allan F. Thornton, Jr., MD

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Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute Dr. Allan Thornton is not only a nationally-recognized radiation oncologist and researcher with 30-plus years of experience in proton therapy, he is also a major reason why many cancer patients have access to the treatment at all. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Dr. Thornton lobbied extensively to secure Medicare coverage … [Read more...] about Allan F. Thornton, Jr., MD