Eric M. Vess
Experienced in Foot Drop

Dr. Eric M. Vess

Orthopedics
Tidewater Orthopaedics
Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates, Inc.
901 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 900, 
Hampton, VA 

Experienced in Foot Drop
Tidewater Orthopaedics
Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates, Inc.
901 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 900, 
Hampton, VA 
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Overview

Dr. Eric Vess is joining Tidewater Orthopaedics as a back, neck, and spine surgeon in September 2023. He comes to the Hampton Roads area after completing a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama Birmingham.

Dr. Vess earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2017. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester Department of Orthopedics, where he received several awards, including the Soles-Tisdale-Lepel hip arthroplasty Resident Award.

His research has focused on hindfoot biomechanics and minimally invasive approaches to metastatic spine disease. Dr. Vess has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on these topics.

In addition to his clinical and research experience, Dr. Vess has received many academic honors. He graduated magna cum laude from James Madison University with a degree in chemistry. He received travel awards to present his research during medical school and was honored at graduation.

Dr. Vess brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for spine surgery to Tidewater Orthopaedics. His specialized fellowship training in complex spine procedures and his dedication to research will allow him to provide excellent care for patients with back, neck, and spinal disorders.

Excited to return to Virginia, Dr. Vess and his wife are eager to explore their new home area with their dog.

Dr. Vess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in VA
Hospital Affiliations
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Careplex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates, Inc.
901 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 900, Hampton, VA 23666
Call: 757-827-2480
Other Locations
Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates, Inc.
4037 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Call: 757-206-1004
Tidewater Orthopaedics Associates, Inc.
7007 Harbour View Blvd, Suite 108, Suffolk, VA 23435
Call: 757-251-2971

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Vess has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Scoliosis
Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Disc Surgery
Spinal Stenosis
Invertebral Disc Disease

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Total Publications

Unilateral C1-C2 vertical distraction injuries: Can we treat conservatively?
Unilateral C1-C2 vertical distraction injuries: Can we treat conservatively?
Journal: Journal of craniovertebral junction & spine
Published: February 17, 2025
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