The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors in Virginia, US

"Ricardo Lopez, MD, was born in Puerto Rico and raised in northeast Georgia, with family roots stretching all the way to West Virginia. He completed his education in Johnson City and chose to stay in the Appalachian Highlands. ""My wife and I fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands, and we are thrilled to be able to stay in the region,"" he says. Dr. Lopez enjoys the hands-on nature of surgery and the opportunity to make an immediate impact on his patients' health. Inspired by his mother, a veterinarian, he values listening deeply and treating patients like family.". Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrostomy and Appendectomy. Dr. Lopez is board certified in  .

Ashwin Pimpalwar is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Pimpalwar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Omphalocele, Gastroschisis, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

Megan Bouchard is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bouchard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Linda Farkas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Farkas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Erik Teicher is a specialty care physician board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. He joined Inova Medical Group with over nine years of clinical experience. He has additional training in surgical critical care and trauma surgery, with a special interest in all aspects of general surgery including advanced minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Teicher currently serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery for the Virginia Commonwealth University, Inova Campus. He is also the Director of the Trauma Mid-Level Provider Program, a member of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee as well as the Antibiotic Subcommittee, and a member of the Operating Room Clinical Effectiveness Committee. Dr. Teicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Victor D'addio is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. D'addio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Appendectomy.

Mohammed Bayasi is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Bayasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Leonard Weireter is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Weireter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

Joseph Carroll is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frostbite, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

Michael Williams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Nicholas Bandy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Bandy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

Alexander Simmonds is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Simmonds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Removal and Appendectomy.

Rebecca Britt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Britt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibroadenoma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Fasciotomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

John Zietlow is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zietlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Ernest Moore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Low Blood Pressure, Toxic Megacolon, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

James Prieto is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Prieto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy.

Ankush Gosain is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gosain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Hepatoblastoma, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Jason Sulkowski is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Sulkowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Appendicitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Dr. Joseph Hartwich is a specialty care physician board certified in general and pediatric surgery at Inova. Dr. Hartwich has specific interest in the surgical care of newborn infants and pediatric surgical oncology. He is trained in the most up-to-date minimally invasive techniques to ensure a rapid recovery after every child’s surgery. As a pediatric surgeon, he restricts his practice to children alone, ranging from premature neonates to adolescents, and specializes in surgical diseases affecting children. After graduating from medical school at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Dr. Hartwich attended a general surgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (Medical College of Virginia) in Richmond. While in residency, he also spent time as a clinical research fellow at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. During his fellowship at St. Jude, he developed a passion for the surgical care and treatment of children with cancer. Following residency, he attended Hasbro Children’s Hospital (Brown University) in Providence, RI, for his pediatric surgery fellowship. During his time in fellowship, he learned specialized skills to care for infants and premature babies. Dr. Hartwich has been in practice in the Northern Virginia area for over eight years, first in private practice and then as a member of Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital. At Inova, Dr. Hartwich enjoys being part of a large and collaborative team focused on the care and needs of our youngest patients. He is proud to be a member of the American College of Surgeons verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center at Inova and maintains several leadership roles within the hospital. Outside the office, Dr. Hartwich enjoys outdoor activities with his family and three dogs and cheering on the Florida Gators. He is grateful to live in Northern Virginia and call this area his home. Dr. Hartwich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Appendectomy.

Marybeth Hughes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.