LaparoscopicIncisionalHerniaRepair near Richmond, VA

Biography: Dr. Sachse grew up on a dairy farm in Northeast Pennsylvania. The son of a school teacher and a historic land preservationist, Dr. Sachse knows what it means to work the land. Working the farm from an early age has given him great respect for hard work. Though the farm was always near and dear to his heart, Dr. Sachse knew at a young age that he wanted to be a physician. Dr. Sachse excelled in school and was admitted to medical school while still in high school through a unique program with Wilkes University and MCP Hahnemann University. Dr. Sachse attended Wilkes University where he spent 7 semesters earning his undergraduate degree in Biology and his 8th semester at Robert Packer Hospital as a Guthrie Scholar performing clinical research before attending medical school at MCP Hahnemann. Following medical school, Dr. Sachse moved to Pittsburgh, PA where he spent 5 years doing a general surgery residency program at Allegheny General Hospital. There, Dr. Sachse was given the strong foundation on which to build his career. His skills stood out from the beginning as he earned distinction as the Intern of the Year. Along with hard work, it was the US Army that helped Dr. Sachse make his dreams a reality. Dr. Sachse joined the military during his senior year of college under the Health Professions Scholarship Program and served his country after finishing his surgical training. Upon completion of his surgical residency, Dr. Sachse became active duty and was stationed at Fort Belvoir. Dr. Sachse was deployed twice to Iraq, in 2007 and 2009. There, Dr. Sachse quickly became the ``go-to`` surgeon. He cared for Iraqi civilians, ally forces, US contractors and US soldiers. Dr. Sachse received a Bronze Star for his meritorious service. At the end of his military commitment, Dr. Sachse decided to stay in Northern Virginia and enter private practice.

Care Philosophy: Personal care and attention for all your General Surgery needs from thyroid to breast to abdominal surgery. Specializing in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery including single site/incision scarless surgery for gallbladder and hernia surgeries.

Biography: Dr. Melissa Marinello, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. She is 49 years old. Dr. Melissa Marinello, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.

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: Dr. Alireza Farpour, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Chesapeake, VA. He is 61 years old. Dr. Alireza Farpour, MD is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

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: Eric L. Thomas, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon at Premier Surgical, affiliated with Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Eric Thomas has extensive expertise in robotic surgery and is the only surgeon in the region who trains fellow surgeons in the use of cutting-edge robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Thomas earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, and completed his general surgery residency at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. A distinguished veteran of the United States Navy, Dr. Thomas served as a flight surgeon with Marine Air Group 39 at Camp Pendleton, California. He also served as the general surgeon aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) and at Naval Hospital Bremerton. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Thomas specializes in advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy. With extensive experience, he treats a diverse range of conditions, including gallbladder disease, appendectomy, complex hernias, breast and gastrointestinal disorders, anti-reflux procedures, and colon/rectal surgery. Dr. Thomas actively contributes to the training and professional development of post-residency surgeons as a proctor and site for case observations with Intuitive Surgical (Da Vinci Surgical Systems). Throughout his career, he has mentored and trained medical and surgical residents. He held positions within the family practice residency program at Naval Hospital Bremerton (2006-2009), the general surgery residency program with the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance (2011-2021), and the general surgery residency program at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital (2019-2021). In leadership roles, Dr. Thomas served as Chair of the Department of Surgery at Naval Hospital Bremerton (2006-2009) and as Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital in Peoria, Arizona (2019-2021), as well as at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona (2018-2019). Dr. Thomas is a fellow and active member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He welcomes new patients and referrals.