Blog | HCA Virginia Physicians

Understanding Achilles tendon injuries and tendinosis:...

July 18, 2025

Dr. Patrick Kennedy explains common causes, symptoms, treatments, recovery, and prevention of Achilles tendon injuries and tendinosis,

Pilonidal cyst symptoms and advanced treatment...

July 17, 2025

Dr. Clifford Deal explains what a pilonidal cyst is, symptoms, who is at risk, and the treatment options available.

Magnetic implants for GERD management

May 28, 2024

Dr. Clifford Smith explains magnetic sphincter augmentation for the management of GERD.

What is general surgery?

February 20, 2024

Discover what a general surgeon is and what they treat.

tags: premier-surgical

Colleague favorite holiday recipes

December 19, 2023

A few favorite holiday recipes submitted by our colleagues.

Symptoms of and treatment options for a deviated...

November 9, 2023

Dr. Joseph Conduff explains what a deviated septum is, what causes it, symptoms to look for, and treatment options.

Umbilical hernia: What to expect following diagnosis

October 26, 2023

Dr. Vilok Vijayanagar explains causes of and treatments for umbilical hernia.

tags: hernia , tricities-surgical-associates

Advantages of choosing an academic medicine clinic...

October 25, 2023

Unique advantages of receiving care at an academic medicine clinic and resident doctors supervised by board-certified physicians.

Revolutionary nonsurgical weight loss procedure

October 24, 2023

HCA Virginia Physicians is the only program in the region to offer this weight loss procedure for patients with a lower BMI.

Every organ in the body is affected by obesity

October 4, 2023

Dr. Joseph Greene explains how obesity impacts the different systems of the body and when to seek treatment.

tags: bariatrics , bariatric surgery , capital-surgical-associates , obesity

Bariatric surgery vs. weight loss drugs

September 29, 2023

Dr. Matthew Brengman and Dr. Gretchen Aquilina explain bariatric surgery and weight loss medications.

tags: advanced-surgical-partners-of-virginia

Ask Dr. Tejwant Datta: Weight Loss Surgery

September 14, 2023

Dr. Tejwant Datta answers commonly asked questions about weight loss surgery.

Understanding normal versus abnormal periods

July 13, 2023

Dr. Anna Baur explains what constitutes an abnormal period for girls and women in different stages of life.

tags: commonwealth-obgyn-specialists

Minimally invasive option for accurately diagnosing...

June 23, 2023

Catheter-free reflux monitoring capsule measures pH levels in the esophagus to accurately diagnose GERD.

tags: bravo capsule , catheter-free ph monitoring , gastroesophageal reflux disease , gerd , heartburn , lewisgale physicians , lisa gray , reflux , upper endoscopy

Cutting-edge technology improves outcomes in lung...

May 9, 2023

Patients in Richmond now have access to robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, a cutting-edge technology for lung biopsies.

tags: cardiothoracic-surgical-associates-chippenham-hospital , lung

The important role NICUs play in high risk pregnancies

May 5, 2022

Dr. James Christmas explains the importance of a NICU.

tags: commonwealth-perinatal-services

The best start for you and baby

April 6, 2022

Dr. Joseph Troise shares nine tips on how you can optimize your good health prior to pregnancy.

Is robotic bariatric surgery right for you?

April 4, 2022

Dr. Matthew Brengman explains why an individualized approach to weight loss surgery is key.

tags: bariatric surgery , weight loss surgery

Working together to create your ideal birthing...

April 1, 2022

Dr. Anna Baur explains the different roles on a labor and delivery team and how they all work together.

tags: commonwealth-obgyn-specialists

Nobody should get cervical cancer

March 23, 2022

Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Harris Wexler breaks down how you can reduce your risk of cervical cancer.

tags: cervical cancer , womens health

4 things everyone should know about pancreatic...

March 21, 2022

Dr. Timothy Shaver and Dr. George Younan discuss what everyone should know about beating pancreatic cancer.

tags: hpb surgery , pancreas , pancreatic cancer , pancreatic surgery , virginia-surgical-specialists

Can surgery help your uterine fibroids or endometriosis?

March 18, 2022

Obstetrician and Gynecologic Surgeon Dr. Ayatallah M. Khafagy explains surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids and endometriosis.

tags: endometriosis , stonesprings-obgyn , stonesprings-obgyn-gainesville , uterine fibroids , women's health