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Biography: Dr. Bryan Johnson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Bryan Johnson, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.

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: 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.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Jason R. Fowlkes, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Fowlkes earned his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He completed his internship at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and his residency at Carilion Clinic, both in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Fowlkes is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. His experience in general surgery includes his tenure as the Director of Trauma and the Chief of Surgery at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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.

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