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From general and surgical services through emergency and specialized care, you'll discover the full range of Bon Secours health care options.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Allergy and Immunology
Anesthesiology
At the hospitals of
Bon Secours, we care for patients before, during and after procedures, from simple
sedations to complex surgical procedures in operating rooms. We collaborate with
physicians and surgeons by supporting and caring for vital body functions while
medical care is being administered.
Asthma
Nearly 20 million Americans
suffer from asthma. Bon Secours offers assistance with asthma management and
care. For a physician referral, call 804-359-WELL [9355]. For asthma education and
management, contact CARMA (Controlling Asthma in the Richmond Metropolitan Area)
at 804-213-0917.
Bariatric Surgery
Bon
Secours St. Mary's Hospital has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of
Excellence® by the Surgical Review Corporation. Bariatric surgery helps those
individuals who are morbidly obese lose weight when all other methods have
failed. The St. Mary's Hospital Surgical Weight Loss Program offers specially
designed equipment, patient education tools and comprehensive patient care
plans. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Brain Tumor
Cullather Brain Tumor Quality
of Life Center at St. Mary's Hospital strives to offer comfort and care for
brain tumor patients and their families. It is a non-profit, free resource
center with an emphasis on quality of life . The nurse-run facility provides
practical help for coping with this life-altering condition, filling in where
traditional services lack. Through an innovative collaboration between St.
Mary's Hospital and the renown Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke
University, patients are able to tap into the extensive experience and resources
of both facilities without having to leave Richmond. Call (804) 287-7809 or visit www.braintumorqol.org.
HOPE, INSPIRATION AND CARE.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection
Program
Every Woman's Life is a grant funded by the Virginia Dept of Health
through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It provides breast and
cervical cancer screenings for women ages 40 to 64 who meet certain financial
criteria. Call (804) 359-WELL[9355] for more information.
Cancer
The Bon Secours Cancer Institute is a
network of state-of-the-art facilities and expert physicians offering dedicated
resources to battle cancer and support patients and their families. We
specialize in the compassionate treatment of cancer patients, utilizing patient
navigators who work with patients and families through the entire process so
they are never alone. At the Cullather Center at St. Mary's Hospital, we strive to offer
comfort and care for brain tumor patients and their families. The St. Mary's
Hospital Cancer Resource Center is available for one-on-one consultations.
Please call 287-7809 for more information. The Cancer Institute at St. Francis
Medical Center is a freestanding lodge-like facility offering medical and
radiation oncology, a "Sweet Reflections" boutique for unique appearance and
pampering products, nutritional counseling, a café featuring healthy fare,
support group space, and an education resource library. A meditation chapel and
infusion gardens offer serenity and meditation space. Oncology related physician
offices, a palliative care clinic; and an extensive list of tenants occupy the
Cancer Institute including radiation oncologists, Virginia Cancer Institute,
Commonwealth Gynecological Oncologists, Virginia Urology Center and Virginia
Breast Center. For more information, call (804) 353-HOPE[4673]. OUR CANCER
INSTITUTE...TREATS THE WHOLE PATIENT, INSIDE AND OUT. The art of caring...The
science to cure.
Cardiology
Heart disease remains the leading
cause of death for Americans. The compassionate experts at Bon Secours Heart
& Vascular Institute are committed to providing high-quality, innovative
cardiovascular care. Our compassionate experts include some of the country’s
leading physician specialists who are partnered with Bon Secours nurses and
cardiovascular team members to create a uniquely positive patient experience.
The Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Institute is exclusively available at
Memorial Regional, Richmond Community, St. Mary’s, and St. Francis
Hospitals.
Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Institute provides a comprehensive array of surgical techniques and technology to ensure all patients have the best treatment modality for their clinical condition. In addition, the Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Institute has some of the most experienced and recognized surgeons in the United States.
Cardio-Thoracic
Surgery
Surgeons at Bon Secours perform cardiac and thoracic
procedures, specializing in the treatment of diseases and injuries of the heart,
lung, esophagus and major blood vessels via surgical repair and removal of
damaged tissues. For a physician referral, call (804)359-WELL[9355].
Care-A-Vans
Bon Secours provides
outreach through the utilization of two mobile primary care health clinics. The
second van was provided through a generous contribution of Anthem. These vans
travel throughout the Richmond area to provide health care and education.
Services include health screenings, immunizations for children, flu shots for
adults, school physicals for uninsured children, and examination and treatment
of sick patients who are uninsured. For more information, call (804) 359-WELL[9355] or
595-1920.
Certified Nurse Midwife
At Bon
Secours, our certified nurse midwives are registered nurses with master's degrees
and post-master's training. Midwives are best known for their support of women during
labor and delivery. They also focus on providing health care for women
throughout their lives. They possess a keen understanding of women's physical,
emotional and spiritual needs. Memorial Regional and St. Francis offer certified
nurse midwives.
Children's Services
Bon Secours Richmond Health System is committed to the care and
health of children. Our services and programs were designed with children in
mind. We believe children deserve special care, from the medicine they take to
the size of the chair in which they sit. We treat your children like our own.
Services for children include emergency care, with St. Mary's offering a
pediatric-specific emergency center. Also offered are pediatric hospitalists,
pediatric intensive care services and neonatal intensive care services. Bonnie,
the pediatric mascot, helps children feel better and makes guest appearances at
children's events around Richmond.
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Bon
Secours physicians perform colon and rectal surgical procedures including
treatment for hemorrhoids, rectal and colon tumors, inflammatory bowel disease,
rectal cancer and complicated anal/rectal disease, treat intestinal bleeding
problems and administer colonoscopies. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Coronary Artery Bypass
Surgery
CABG is the most common cardiac surgical procedure, with
over 350,000 performed in the U.S. each year. The goal is to provide more blood
flow to the heart. This can be achieved by 1) off-pump coronary artery bypass
surgery 2) minimally invasive and robotic coronary artery bypass surgery 3)
integrated coronary revascularization, combining robotic surgery and stenting 4)
endoscopic vein harvesting. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Dermatology
Bon
Secours physicians treat patients with skin diseases and disorders. Surgeries
offered include the Mohs' surgery. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Diabetes Treatment Center
The Diabetes Treatment Center at Bon Secours St. Mary's
Hospital is a member of American Healthways, the nation's leading and largest
provider of specialized disease management and care enhancement services. This
gives us access to the most current information and most effective diabetes
treatment programs available. Our program has been awarded recognition by the
American Diabetes Association in accordance with the National Standards for
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program.
Emergency
Medicine
A branch of medicine where unforeseen combinations of
circumstances call for immediate medical attention. The Bon Secours guarantee in
the ER is that patients will be seen or treated within 30 minutes.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy units at our hospitals
provide diagnostic procedures to patients with gastrointestinal disorders
through upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, paracentesis (the sampling of abdominal
fluid), video capsule endoscopy and liver biopsy procedures.
Family
Practice
Family physicians care for patients of all ages, from
newborns to the elderly, men and women, and all medical problems. Bon Secours
has strong collaborations with primary care physicians in Richmond and
its surrounding areas.
Foot and
Ankle
Complex, constantly impacted, rugged, yet intricately
balanced, feet and ankles are some of the most frequently injured areas of the
human body. The Foot & Ankle Service at the Orthopaedic Institute expertly
treats the broad range of foot and ankle conditions that can occur at any stage
of life, from newborn to teen years and from active adults to seniors.
Gastroenterology
A
science dealing with the glands of the body, such as the thyroid and
pituitary.
Gestational
Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is one of the most commonly
encountered complications of pregnancy and can cause a variety of risks to both
the baby and the expectant mother. Most often, it occurs midway through the
pregnancy, when the need for insulin increases. Women develop gestational
diabetes when they are unable to produce enough of the additional insulin needed
during pregnancy, causing their blood glucose levels to become elevated. In most
women who are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, glucose levels go back to
normal when the baby is born.
Gynecologic Oncology
Commonwealth
Gynecologic Associates at St. Mary's Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center is
the most comprehensive cancer treatment practice of its kind in the region. The
goal of this tight-knit team of medical professionals is to help fight and
subdue gynecological cancer. The cancer treatment you receive will be
aggressive, powerful and cutting edge, all delivered in a way you will find
comfortable and reassuring. When you become a part of the Bon Secours family,
you'll have access to a patient navigator, someone who will work tirelessly and
effectively on your behalf. (Downloadable brochure available.) You will never be
alone. For more information, call 804-288-8900. BRINGING YOU THE TREATMENT YOU NEED
WITH THE CARE YOU DESERVE.
Gynecology
Bon Secours offers a team of experts
skillfully and compassionately trained to care for women of all ages. Faculty
and staff are committed to addressing issues and providing women's health
education programs on issues such as general wellness, mental health,
gynecologic oncology, menopausal medicine, and urogynecology. For more
information, go to bonsecoursforwomen.com or call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Hand
and Upper Extremity
The Orthopaedic Institute specializes in the
evaluation and treatment of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders of the hand
and upper extremity. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355] or visit the physician
locator on this site.
Home Care
Bon Secours Home Care is
a recognized leader in the provision of home-based care for patients in
Richmond and the surrounding area. We offer a comprehensive range of services to
patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Home care can help patients
achieve continuity of care when they return home. Staff helps ease the
transition and offers the comfort and support of trained professionals to assist
you. Home Care Services include skilled nursing, infusion therapy,
rehabilitation (adult & pediatric) and pediatric care. For more information,
call (804) 627-5200.
Hospice
A History of Caring and
Compassion. In 1824, the Sisters of Bon Secours in Paris began providing
medical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and families facing a terminal
illness. As Richmond's oldest and only nonprofit hospice program, our ministry
continues today as the founding principle at Bon Secours Hospice in Richmond.
Our hospice team offers complete medical and nursing care, emotional and
spiritual care, continuous home care, short-term inpatient care, home
health/homemaker services, assistance with daily living, volunteer services and
bereavement care. For more information, call hospice at 627-5360 or download our hospice brochure.
Hospitalist
These physicians work
at the request of primary doctors to serve as an extension of the primary
doctor's care during a person's stay at the hospital. Bon Secours has
hospitalists available to answer questions and provide care around-the-clock,
day or night.
Infectious
Disease
Bon Secours offers internal medicine doctors who specialize in
the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. They review a patient's
medical history and may perform a physical examination. They also counsel
individuals who may be traveling to a foreign country that might put them at
risk for an infection. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Infertility
Bon Secours offers
specialists in the diagnosis and management of infertility in women, including
pregnancy loss, surgery and preservation of the reproductive tract. For a
physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Infusion
Services
Physicians admit patients to the Bon Secours Infusion
Centers from their offices, hospitals, nursing homes, or emergency rooms. The
centers provide cutting-edge infusion therapies in comfortable, compassionate
settings.
Internal Medicine
Joint
Replacement
Arthritis pain interferes with the ability to fully
enjoy life by limiting freedom of movement and reducing the ability to function
independently. If severe joint paint is preventing you from participating in
your favorite activities, find out more about our joint treatment options. Call
(804) 359-WELL[9355] for a physician referral.
Lactation
Services
St. Mary's Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center and St. Francis Medical Center offer lactation consultations and services for
new mothers. A Woman's Place, a Bon Secours boutique in Innsbrook, offers a full
array of breastfeeding items, accessories and personal consultations. For more
information, call 545-1665 or visit bonsecoursforwomen.com.
Lymphedema
Lymphedema is an abnormal
accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the intestinal tissue that causes
swelling in the arms, legs and/or trunk. Swelling occurs when venous and/or
lymphatic vessels become obstructed and fluid cannot move freely through them.
Click here for more information on our
Lymphedema Management Centers.
Maternal Fetal
Medicine
Care of mothers and babies with complications of pregnancy
takes a highly skilled team, not available at every hospital. When tiny lives
are at stake, that team needs to be supported by pediatric subspecialty care
committed to communication and collaboration. That's what Bon Secours offers our
patients. Perinatologists are obstetrician-gynecologists who have completed
advanced training in the care of high risk pregnancies and births.
Perinatologists are maternal fetal medicine specialist and fetal diagnosticians
like Ronald Ramus, MD of Bon Secours Perinatal Services and Lisa Troyer, MD of
Virginia Women's Center. These perinatologists and their teams care for mothers
who are at risk of complications before the baby is born, in consultation with
your OB-GYN physician or nurse-midwife. For a physician referral, call
(804) 359-WELL[9355].
Neonatology
Bon
Secours offers neonatologists, pediatricians who have completed advanced
fellowship training in the care of very sick or premature babies. Neonatologists
often consult on high-risk prenatal care before a baby is born, and during and
after delivery they lead the neonatal intensive care unit teams. At Bon Secours
Richmond Health System, the neonatology teams are led by Bonnie Makdad, MD of Commonwealth
Neonatology. Their neonatologists and neonatal specialty nurse practitioners
staff the three Bon Secours hospital NICUs all day, every day. Bon Secours also
offers Virginia's only 24/7 live camera access for parents of babies in our
NICUs with our BonSecoursNICU.net,
a free service for parents.
Nephrology
Bon Secours offers care
for patients suffering from kidney disease including such issues as renal
failure and hypertension. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Neurology
The Bon Secours
Neuroscience department provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for
patients suffering with neurological conditions. A specially trained staff
paired with cutting-edge technology provide patients with assistance.
Neurosurgery
A surgical specialty
for the treatment of diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and
peripheral and sympathetic nervous system.
NICU.net
Bon Secours offers
Virginia's only 24/7 live camera access for parents of babies in our NICUs with
our BonSecoursNICU.net, a free
service for parents.
Bon Secours offers birthing services at
the hospitals of St. Mary's, Memorial Regional and St. Francis. Both male and
female obstetricians are available. For a physician referral, call 340-BABY or
visit www.bonsecoursforwomen.com.
Nutrition Counseling
Diet, nutrition, and physical activity all play an important role in the
promotion and maintenance of “good health”. Bon Secours Richmond offers
individual nutrition counseling as part of a comprehensive health care
program including nutrition counseling for disease prevention and
treatment of chronic health conditions. Registered Dietitians are
experts at providing client-centered and evidence-based guidance in the
field of nutrition and play a valuable role in assessing current diet,
implementing lifestyle changes, and helping patients stay motivated to
adhere
to new behaviors.
Physician referrals, self-referrals and self-pay patients are welcome.
Patients should verify coverage for nutrition counseling with their
insurer prior to scheduling an appointment. To schedule an appointment,
please call Central Scheduling
at 804-627-5660.
Off Pump Bypass Surgery
An innovative treatment for cardiac patients offered at Bon Secours is Off-Pump
(beating heart) bypass surgery. This eliminates the need to place a patient on a
heart-lung machine. For more information, call Cardiac Surgery Specialists at
(804) 287-7840 or visit Cardiac Surgery Specialists.
Oncology
The
Bon Secours Cancer Institute is a network of state-of-the-art facilities and
expert physicians offering dedicated resources to battle cancer and support
patients and their families. We specialize in the compassionate treatment of
cancer patients, utilizing patient navigators who work with patients and
families through the entire process so they are never alone. At the Cullather Center at St.
Mary's Hospital, we strive to offer comfort and care for brain tumor patients
and their families. The St. Mary's Hospital Cancer Resource Center is available
for one-on-one consultations. Please call 287-7809 for more information. The
Cancer Institute at St. Francis Medical Center is a freestanding lodge-like
facility offering medical and radiation oncology, a "Sweet Reflections" boutique
for unique appearance and pampering products, nutritional counseling, a café
featuring healthy fare, support group space and an education resource library. A
meditation chapel and infusion gardens offer serenity and meditation space.
Oncology related physician offices, a palliative care clinic, and an extensive
list of tenants occupy the Cancer Institute including radiation oncologists,
Virginia Cancer Institute, Commonwealth Gynecological Oncologists, Virginia
Urology Center and Virginia Breast Center. For more information, call (804) 353-HOPE[4673].
OUR CANCER INSTITUTE...TREATS THE WHOLE PATIENT, INSIDE AND OUT. The art of
caring...The science to cure.
Ophthalmology
Bon Secours offers
care and consultation for issues dealing with the structure, function and
diseases of the eye. In addition to general eye care, we offer treatment for
challenging eye problems including glaucoma and macular degeneration. For a
physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Oral Surgery
Bon Secours provides
care and treatment plans for patients with a wide variety of congenital or oral
deformities, facial trauma, or infections of the teeth and surrounding bones.
For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopedic
surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic and
recurrent injuries and other disorders of the locomotor system, its muscular and
bone parts. Bon Secours Richmond's Orthopaedic Institute offers a comprehensive,
compassionate approach to the prevention, assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries and diseases with offices at all four
hospital facilities. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Orthopaedics
Bon Secours Richmond's
Orthopaedic Institute offers a comprehensive, compassionate approach to the
prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries and
diseases with offices at all four hospital facilities. For a physician referral,
call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Otolaryngology
Bon Secours offers
specialists who treat ear, nose, throat, head and neck disorders. Cutting edge
technology and the compassionate experts at Bon Secours hospitals devise a
treatment plan tailored to the unique needs of our patients. For a physician
referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Pain Management
A
subspecialty of anesthesiology that is concerned with the diagnosis and
treatment of the entire range of painful disorders. Bon Secours partners with
several providers who are experts at providing pain relief. These specialists
thoroughly evaluate each patient and create a comprehensive treatment plan.
Palliative Care
Palliative care is a medical practice consult service designed to
align care with referring physicians to support the Bon Secours'
mission of providing holistic, comprehensive care to our patients.
Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary practice that provides
patient and family-centered care that focuses on the physical,
emotional and spiritual needs of patients. Care is provided to
patients coping with a life limiting injury, all stages of serious
illness or who are facing complex medical decisions. Care is always
individualized based on the values and goals of our patients, their
families and expert medical opinion. Palliative Care is provided at
the same time as all other medical treatments and is designed to
facilitate coordination of care and patient access to information.
The palliative care practice currently consists of board certified
Palliative Care physicians, including a Medical Director, Nurse
Practitioners, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, as well as Pastoral
and administrative support teams. For more information, please call
(804) 285-6090.
Patient Navigator
When you need
help with cancer care, the Bon Secours Cancer Institute patient navigator
program is there to serve you. The patient navigator will personally guide you
through the health care system and help you fill out insurance forms. Navigators
can help you find information and get your questions answered. This will help
patients to have less delays and missed appointments and also increase their
satisfaction with their health care experience. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. For more
information, call (804) 353-HOPE[4673] or (804) 281-8282.
Pediatric Emergency
Navigator
Bon Secours Richmond is committed to the care and treatment
of children in the emergency rooms of its four hospitals. St. Mary's Hospital,
in particular, offers a full-scale pediatric emergency center staffed with
physicians trained in pediatric care. This emergency center features 15
treatment rooms.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Bon Secours
St. Mary's Hospital developed the first and only Pediatric Hospitalist program
in Central Virginia. It offers around-the-clock-care, seven days a week, with a
pediatrician always in the hospital. Pediatric hospitalists work at the request
of a child's primary care doctor during your child's stay at St. Mary's
Hospital.
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Whether your
child suffers from a broken bone or another more serious orthopaedic problem,
you want the best possible care. Pediatric Orthopaedists at Bon Secours see rare
and complex musculoskeletal conditions. They also treat everyday injuries that
happen to otherwise healthy kids. Our pediatric orthopaedic surgeons offer
comprehensive quality care for the complete range of complex and common
orthopaedic problems, including traumatic injuries and developmental conditions
that effect the bones, joints and muscles.
Pediatric Subspecialty
The
utilization of pediatric specialists in pediatric pulmonology, cardiology,
neurology, allergy/immunology and gastroenterology. Bon Secours Richmond Health
System collaborates to provide referrals for pediatric patients with special
needs.
Pediatric
Surgery
Bon Secours offers physicians who specialize in the
diagnosis, surgery and treatment of children.
Perinatology
Care of mothers and
babies with complications of pregnancy takes a highly skilled team, not
available at every hospital. When tiny lives are at stake, that team needs to be
supported by pediatric subspecialty care committed to communication and
collaboration. That's what Bon Secours offers our patients. Perinatologists are
obstetrician-gynecologists who have completed advanced training in the care of
high risk pregnancies and births. Perinatologists are maternal fetal medicine
specialist and fetal diagnosticians like Ronald Ramus, MD of Bon Secours
Perinatal Services and Lisa Troyer, MD of Virginia Women's Center. These
perinatologists and their teams care for mothers who are at risk of
complications before the baby is born, in consultation with your OB-Gyn
physician or nurse-midwife. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation
Bon Secours collaborates with
specialists who offer services designed to help patients return to work, sports
or simple activities of daily living. Services include physical therapy, medical
psychology, industrial rehabilitation and pain management in addition to
fitness, sport centers and water therapy. For a physician referral, call
(804) 359-WELL[9355].
Physician Referral
To find a great
doctor affiliated with Bon Secours Richmond Health System, call (804) 359-WELL[9355]. You
may also receive health and wellness information or community information at
(804) 359-WELL[9355]. Language translation services are available.
Plastic Surgery
Bon Secours
physicians and teams provide personalized care and treatment for plastic and
reconstructive surgery patients. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355] or
visit the physician
locator on this site.
Podiatry
Bon Secours provides
specialists who focus on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injury of
the feet. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Psychiatry
Bon Secours Richmond
Health System offers a comprehensive network of mental health services for
children and adults. Each patient is evaluated and treated based on their
personal needs and requirements. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Pulmonary Medicine
Bon Secours
offers physicians providing care and treatment for patients with lung and
breathing difficulties. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
The
hospitals of Bon Secours offer radiology and diagnostic imaging. Services
include computed tomography CT angiography, densitometry, digital mammography,
digital radiography, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging,
digital fluoroscopy, interventinal radiography, nuclear medicine, and
ultrasound. For more information call central scheduling at 627-5660.
Research and Training
Bon Secours
is dedicated to achieving excellence through clinical research and provider
education, Physicians are engaged in research protocols to ensure the best
possible care and outcomes.
Rheumatology
Bon Secours is a
leader in the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering from rheumatoid
arthritis, osteoporosis and other disorders. It is our Mission to provide
compassionate care and keep each patient involved and informed of his or her
treatment options and care. For a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Shoulder
The
increased public interest in exercise and fitness has resulted in higher levels
of activity in people of all ages. As a result, shoulder pain and shoulder
problems have become more and more common. Rotator cuff tears; arthritis;
fractures; bursitis and shoulder instability; including acute dislocations, are
among the most common conditions that bring patients to Bon Secours for help.
Call (804) 359-WELL[9355] for a physician referral, or visit our physician
locator on this site.
Spine
Disorders of the spine
affect people of all ages. These disorders can be acute or chronic problems that
can become increasingly debilitating, causing pain and interfering with everyday
activities. The spine specialists at the Orthopaedic Institute diagnose and
treat chronic back pain and acute spinal disorders, incorporating minimally
invasive spine surgery. We work with groups specializing in spine treatment that
rely on the newest techniques and procedures to reduce pain, promote healing,
and speed up recovery in the spine and neck. For a physician referral, call
359-WELL[9355].
Sports
Medicine
Affiliated sports medicine physicians have national
reputations for quality of care and innovation. Sports medicine specialists
include physicians who have been fellowship trained in arthroscopic surgery and
sports medicine. Their experience allows them to provide a comprehensive
approach to managing injuries that prevent patients from attaining their goals in
sporting, recreational or occupational activities. For a physician referral,
call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Stroke
Each
year around 750,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke, which is the
nation's third leading cause of death. St. Mary's Hospital has earned the Gold
Seal of Approval as a Primary Stroke Center from the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO.) The level of stroke care exceeds the
standards set by the Joint Commission. JCAHO also sited St. Mary's for its
application of current research and for designing a stroke program with a fully
interdisciplinary team engaged in the care of all acute stroke
patients.
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Surgery
Bon Secours surgeons use the following procedures to treat
aneurysms, potentially deadly bulges that form in arteries: minimally invasive
thoracic aortic endograft procedures and surgery for thoracoabdominal aneurysms.
For more information, call (804) 287-7840.
Thoracic Surgery
The Heart &
Vascular Institute at Bon Secours offers physicians and specialists performing
surgery on the chest including the chest wall, heart, lungs and esophagus. For a
physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Urology
Our network
of physicians at Bon Secours treats adult and pediatric urology. For a physician
referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
Valve Repair and Replacement
Surgery
Surgery on the heart valve is the second most common cardiac
surgical procedure performed. Bon Secours cardiac specialists use the following
techniques to repair and replace faulty valves: 1) mitral valve repair 2) minimally invasive and robotic mitral valve repair 3) mitral valve replacement
4) aortic valve replacement. For more information or a physician referral, call
(804) 359-WELL[9355].
Vascular Surgery
A vascular surgeon
is specially trained to perform surgery involving vessels in any part of the
body, including the extremities.
Weight Loss Surgery
For
people struggling with obesity, diets and medication don't always work. Only one
treatment is scientifically proven to effectively alleviate morbid obesity: surgical weight loss. Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness Services at
St. Mary's Hospital focus on the complete health of our patients before, during
and after surgery. Gastric bypass surgery, or bariatric surgery, is a procedure
that shrinks the stomach size in order to help facilitate significant, permanent
weight loss. Procedures offered include Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic and
Lap Band. For more information or a physician referral, call (804) 359-WELL[9355].
