At LewisGale Physicians, our multispecialty surgical teams have years of experience helping patients who need surgical treatment. Our team works closely with each patient to decide the best treatment option for the patient’s individual condition and need. Additionally, with advanced surgical options, including minimally-invasive techniques and robotic-assisted procedures, most patients benefit from smaller incisions, reduced hospital stays, and shorter recovery times.
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Our surgeons are dedicated to offering comprehensive, compassionate care and ensuring patients feel comfortable and informed about their surgical procedure. Some of the conditions we treat surgically include:
- Abdominal pain
- Appendicitis
- Benign neoplasms
- Biliary tract disease
- Breast cancer
- Breast diseases/conditions
- Colorectal cancer
- Diverticulitis
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Gallbladder disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatobiliary/pancreatic cancer
- Hernia
- Intestinal obstruction
- Lipomas
- Liver cancer
- Morbid obesity
- Pancreatitis
- Pyloric stenosis
- Skin cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Ulcerative colitis
- Ulcers
- Vericose veins
- Wounds
Subspecialty surgeries
In addition to general surgical procedures, we offer many specialty surgeries to ensure our patients receive the advanced care they deserve. These include:
Bariatric surgery
We offer multiple options for Bariatric surgery including adjustable gastric banding, gastric bypass, bariatric revision surgery, and gastric sleeve.
Head and neck surgery
Providing a variety of head and neck surgeries to children and adults across Southwest Virginia, we offer the latest techniques in diagnostic, reconstructive and therapeutic surgical services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Heart and lung surgery
Our cardiothoracic team provides high-quality heart and lung surgery to patients with diseases and conditions of the heart, lungs, diaphragm, chest wall, and mediastinum.
Gynecologic surgery
Through our oncology and women’s care services teams, we provide patients access to surgical treatments of the female reproductive system.
Orthopedic surgery
Our orthopedic specialists take care of bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system. This includes conditions that affect the hand, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and foot, as well as those that impact your spine. Our doctors will develop a treatment plan personalized to your unique situation to allow for the best possible outcome. We offer many different kinds of treatments, including nonsurgical and surgical procedures.
Neurosurgery
Our neurosurgeons offer a comprehensive range of cranial and spinal neurosurgical procedures for the management and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Robotic surgery
When possible, our doctors use robotic technology to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures. This is done with much smaller incisions and thin instruments.
Minimally invasive, robot-assisted surgery offers patients many advantages, such as:
- Fewer complications
- Less damage to surrounding tissue
- Less postoperative pain
- Quicker recuperation
- Reduced blood loss
- Reduced scarring
- Shorter hospital stays
Vascular surgery
Our vascular surgeons are trained in diagnosing and managing diseases involving the arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. Treatments include medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures and surgical procedures.
