25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in newport news, VA

Dr. Evans earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he also completed residency training in general surgery. He then completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at George Washington University. Dr. Evans is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Drawn to the technical challenge of cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Evans is also inspired by the opportunity to impact patients' life expectancy and quality - a job he finds very rewarding. He always aims to meet the individual needs of his patients, remaining available to meet the needs of the larger community. Dr. Evans specializes in aortic surgery, valve replacement, coronary artery bypass surgery, esophageal and lung cancer surgery and carotid endarterectomy. He anticipates continued growth in the advancement in catheter-based therapy for valve replacements, along with great strides in lung cancer treatment with the development of genetic markers. A Peninsula native, Dr. Evans was born in Hampton and attended York High School. Feeling fortunate to have grown up surrounded by beautiful waterways, the water is still his favorite aspect of residing here today. When he's not working, Dr. Evans can be found boating, fishing or cycling. He and his wife Buffy have four sons - Lawson, Clay, Luke and Christian. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Evans is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

Julie earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in leadership and management from Walden University. She also earned a Master of Science in Nursing concentrated in adult-gerontology from the University of Cincinnati. Julie is board-certified as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. With over 30 years of critical care nursing experience, Julie discovered her passion for cardiac surgical patient care during her 12 years serving in Riverside Regional Medical Center’s cardiac surgical ICU. In her current role as a Nurse Practitioner, she assists surgeons with post-operative patient management following coronary bypass, valve replacement, lung procedures and surgical resections for lung cancer. She has a special enthusiasm for educating patients as well as nursing staff. Julie’s primary focus is to work with her patients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. One of her greatest strengths is building strong connections with patients and their family members, always treating them as if they were her own family. Born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Julie moved to the Virginia Peninsula in 1986. She and her husband, Kirk, have two adult children, a daughter who is an RN and a son who is a firefighter/medic, along with two beautiful granddaughters. Julie loves to spend free time with her family. Her other hobbies include NASCAR racing, classical music and knitting. Dr. Lear is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Lear is board certified in American Association Of Critical-Care Nurses - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Lear is currently accepting new patients.

Kayla F. Bisgaier, PA-C, is a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant with expertise in providing comprehensive care to patients before, during and after heart and lung surgery. Kayla earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Penn State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. She then completed a Master of Medical Sciences in the Physician Assistant Program from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Kayla brings skill and passion into every aspect of care. Understanding that surgery can feel overwhelming, she ensures her patients feel heard, supported and informed. Her guiding principle is to treat each patient as if they were a member of her own family. Outside of work, Kayla loves spending time with her husband and two Huskies. They enjoy being outdoors exploring trails, walking their dogs and finding new spots to enjoy as a family. Kayla values the unique blend of seaside living and strong community spirit that eastern Virginia offers. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Bisgaier is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant.

Andrew Ferguson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Ferguson is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

Elisabeth A. Powell, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who specializes in caring for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. She has advanced training in endoscopic vein and radial harvest — removing blood vessels from the body to reuse during heart surgery. She began her medical studies with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin. She later focused on physician assistant studies with a Bachelor of Science from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Virginia, and a Master of Science from the University of Nebraska. Elisabeth was guided toward cardiothoracic surgery early in her training by a trusted mentor. She fell in love with the technical challenge of surgery and the amazing abilities of the human body. Elisabeth loves music, the ocean, escaping in a good book, experimenting in the kitchen and exploring the world with her husband and two dogs. Dr. Powell is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

Robert G. Strange Jr., M.D., is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted procedures for lung and thoracic cancers, as well as noncancerous conditions affecting the chest wall, pleura, diaphragm, esophagus and lungs. Dr. Strange is also skilled in heart surgery, with expertise in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). His passion for thoracic care was deeply influenced by a family member’s journey with cancerous lung nodules, inspiring him to provide each patient with the same compassionate care he would offer his own family. Dr. Strange earned a Bachelor of Science from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA and then completed his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He finished a general surgery residency and a trauma/surgical critical care fellowship at Penn State University in Pennsylvania. Dr. Strange then completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and in both general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Strange retired as a Captain from the United States Navy’s Medical Service Corps after 28 years of service in the U.S. and abroad. When he’s not in the operating room, Dr. Strange enjoys spending time with family and staying fit by cycling, weightlifting, snowboarding and stand-up paddle boarding. He values being near the water and appreciates the deep sense of community in Hampton Roads. Dr. Strange is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Strange is currently accepting new patients.

Dimitrios Pousios, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship trained cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in open-heart surgeries. In addition to procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), he has a special interest in structural heart surgeries, including mitral valve repair and replacement, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and multivalve heart surgery. Dr. Pousios earned his medical degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. He completed residencies in general surgery at the Army General Hospital and the University of Athens Medical School, both located in Athens. While in Athens, he finished a thoracic surgery residency at Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital and a cardiac surgery residency at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre, followed by a clinical fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at University Hospital Southampton in the United Kingdom. He is board certified by the European Board for Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Pousios believes in shared decision-making and building trust between patients and physicians. He is dedicated to being accessible to his patients and providing as much time as necessary to ensure they understand their treatment. When he’s not working, Dr. Pousios enjoys studying history and playing tennis. As a retired medical officer with the Greek Army holding the rank of Lt. Colonel, he appreciates the military community and the natural beauty of the coastal Virginia area. Dr. Pousios is board certified in Institution Not Present - Cardiothoracic Surgery.

William Old Iii is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia.