IntestinalDiverticulitis near Glen Allen, VA

Biography: Dr. Zheni Avram, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Richmond, VA. She is 51 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Zheni Avram, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Biography: Amira Ali Ibrahim, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist with Advanced Gastroenterology Specialists in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Ibrahim earned her medical degree at University of Khartoum in Sudan, and completed her residency training in internal medicine with Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Following her residency, she completed a three-year gastroenterology fellowship with Howard University Hospital and served as an assistant professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Ibrahim is board certified in gastroenterology and hepatology by the American Board of Gastroenterology, as well in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has more than 15 years of comprehensive experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions related to the liver and digestive tract. She specializes in performing GI-related procedures that include the treatment of polyps, Crohn's disease, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and complications from liver disease. Dr. Ibrahim enjoys consulting with patients to improve the relationship between their diet and overall health.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Clifford Smith, MD, FACS, received his undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, and his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Smith completed his Surgical Internship and Surgical Residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, respectively. After serving for several years in the United States Navy, he completed his Fellowship in Minimally-Invasive Surgery at Greenville Hospital University of South Carolina in Greenville, South Carolina.Dr. Smith brings more than 12 years of surgical experience to Richmond Surgical. He served as the Department Head of General Surgery at Naval Hospital Okinawa in Japan, was deployed to Iraq from October of 2005 to March of 2006 when he was stationed at Naval Hospital Pensacola in Florida, was the Director of Surgical Services at Naval Hospital Sigonella in Italy, was the General Surgeon at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, and finally served as a General Surgeon at Naval Hospital Portsmouth, in Virginia, during which time he was deployed to Afghanistan from February to September of 2013. He recently retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service.Dr. Smith is board-certified in General Surgery, is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Hernia Society, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. During his career with the United States Navy, he earned two Meritorious Service Medals, four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal along with personal and unit awards.Dr. Smith is highly familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of multiple disease states and health concerns, with a strong interest in the surgical treatment of heartburn and reflux disease (GERD). He brings with him a special interest in minimally-invasive surgical procedures, and in particular a new minimally-invasive approach to the treatment of GERD, called Linx. He is driven to establish a strong rapport with his colleagues, patients, and their loved ones through clear and effective communication. He is welcoming new patients and referrals.He has relocated to Richmond with his loving family - wife Denise and their two children Clifford Jr. and Madelynn.

Care Philosophy: "One person caring about another represents life's greatest value" Jim Rohn

Biography: Dr. Anand Lothe, MD is an Internist who practices in Glen Allen, VA. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Anand Lothe, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Becoming a surgeon is often a difficult path, but for me, I chose to become a surgeon because of the ability to help patients feel better. As a surgeon we can often have an immediate impact on having patients feel better. My philosophy of care is to take individualized approach to each patient. I believe the key to a good physician and patient relationship is both education and communication. I strive for both with each patient and success will often follow. Outside of work my family and I enjoy the beach and relaxing at home. Having three girls shopping, movies, and extracurricular activities take up a lot of our down time.

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