Laparoscopic Appendectomy near Roanoke, VA

Biography: Dominique Dempah, MD, is a general surgeon in Salem, Virginia, specializing in the minimally-invasive treatment of benign and malignant gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Dempah received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana, and completed his surgical residency at Saint John Hospital, in Detroit, Michigan. He did a surgical fellowship at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he trained in advanced gastrointestinal surgery including advanced laparoscopy, endoscopy, and hepatobiliary surgery. Most recently, Dr. Dempah gained advanced training at the Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris, France. Prior to coming to Virginia, Dr. Dempah practiced as a general surgeon in Hazard, Kentucky. Dr. Dempah is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has special interests in foregut surgery, pancreatic disease, and minimally-invasive, endoscopic, and robotic surgeries. He is fluent in French and in 1999 was the Ivory Coast Judo Junior National Champion. In his spare time, Dr. Dempah enjoys soccer, outdoor activities, and world cuisine.

Biography: Eric C. Steen, DO, is a board-certified General Surgeon in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Steen earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also completed his internship and residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Steen in board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

Biography: Dr. Nadeem Khuri, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Salem, VA. He is 47 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Nadeem Khuri, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Madge Ellis, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Salem, VA. She is 60 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Madge Ellis, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: A good surgeon recognizes when surgery will not be the right answer for a patient's medical problem.