Biliary Tract Cancer near Petersburg, VA

Biography: Vilok Vijayanagar, DO, is a general surgeon specializing in robotic and minimally invasive surgery at TriCities Surgical Associates in Colonial Heights, Virginia. He holds surgical privileges at TriCities Hospital and additional privileges at Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals. Dr. Vijayanagar is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and fulfilled his general surgery residency with Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital located in Detroit, MI. After residency, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Vijayanagar also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he graduated with highest honors.His interests are in all aspects of general surgery including: gastrointestinal, hernia, oncological, breast and soft tissue surgery with a predominantly minimally invasive focus. He is also well versed in both upper and lower endoscopy. Dr. Vijayanagar enjoys spending time with his wife and family and loves to travel. He is an avid automotive enthusiast and enjoys spending time at local car meets.

Biography: Tyler Ford, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist with Virginia Gynecologic Oncology , part of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Ford received his undergraduate degree in behavioral science and health before going on to complete his master's degree in public health from the University of Utah. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y.Upon completion, Dr. Ford joined the faculty in the department of obstetrics and gynecology and women's health as a clinical instructor while maintaining his appointment as clinical instructor. He completed his gynecologic oncology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Dr. Ford's specialties include minimally-invasive surgical techniques treating specific gynecologic cancers, as well as clinical research.Virginia Gynecologic Oncology has three convenient locations where Dr. Ford provides care including Richmond at Henrico Doctors' Hospital located at 7607 Forest Avenue, Fredericksburg at 4604 Spotsylvania Parkway, and Colonial Heights at 930 South Avenue Suite 4C.

Biography: Dr. Laura Vinson, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Prince George, VA. She is 44 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Laura Vinson, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital, Chippenham Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

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Biography: Barton Smith, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with TriCities Surgical Associates in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Dr. Smith graduated from the University of Virginia for both his undergraduate and medical degrees in 1978 and 1982, respectively. He completed his internship at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, in 1983, and his residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., in 1988, upon which time he returned to Central Virginia. Dr. Smith has been caring for patients in the TriCities community and working in partnership with Dr. Rayudu Jujjavarapu since 1988. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Smith is committed to providing exceptional care and service to his patients, and is welcoming new patients and referrals. He performs surgeries at TriCities Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Compassionate, personalized & state of the art patient care.