Dr. Shane M. Hodge

Lovetta Pugh is a General Surgeon in South Boston, Virginia. Dr. Pugh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Gallstones, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pugh is currently accepting new patients.

I’m a general surgeon that specializes in operating on the upper abdomen as well as treating complicated abdominal wall problems like large hernias. The benefits of getting treatment at Duke are the extensive resources available that providers like myself can use. When necessary, we collaborate with other specialists and research experts at Duke in a seamless way, so the patient will get the benefit of all that we have to offer. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three daughters. Dr. Pappas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

James Collins is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Smithfield, North Carolina. Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Intraductal Papilloma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.