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Biography: Dr. Michael Melkonian, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Michael Melkonian, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Aaron Bergsman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Huntersville, NC. He is 46 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Aaron Bergsman, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Outpatient Surgery.

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: Dr. Nicholas Langan, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 41 years old. Dr. Nicholas Langan, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville 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.

Biography: In the decade-plus that W. Scott Berger, MD, has been part of the medical field, he has built a very successful general surgery practice. He loves the variety of cases that general surgery provides but also likes the chance to delve deeper into certain types of surgeries. The areas Dr. Berger enjoys most are thyroid, parathyroid and gastric surgeries. Dr. Berger is dedicated to helping his patients find relief from disorders and discomforts so they can get back to a more enjoyable, active lifestyle. Outside of work, Dr. Berger enjoys staying active with his family. He plays soccer and coaches his children in soccer, baseball and softball.

Biography: Dr. Eric Mallico, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Salisbury, NC. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Eric Mallico, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Benjamin Smith, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon with LewisGale Physicians in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Smith earned his Medical Doctorate from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine at Hershey, and completed his residency in general surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical Center, in Norfolk. Prior to his medical studies, he graduated with highest honors from University of Mary Washington, with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Dr. Smith has over four years of general surgery practice experience and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Smith is welcoming new patients and referrals.

Biography: Julio Reyes, MD, loves to see surgery make a radical change in a patient's life and formulate an intervention with measurable results. As a general surgeon, Dr. Reyes treats patients with a variety of conditions, but is especially interested in the treatment of hernias, biliary disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Reyes is also passionate about minimally invasive surgery because of the benefit to patients, including less incisions and shorter recovery time. His goal is to provide remarkable care and getting patients back to their normal activities as quickly as possible. Outside of work, Dr. Reyes' family keeps him very busy. He and his wife spend most of their free time in after-school activities with their three children.