Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection near Culpeper, VA

Care Philosophy: RAF is a professional physician group providing sub-specialized diagnostic imaging, women's imaging, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology services to the Central Virginia region. We are committed to always using the most sophisticated cutting edge imaging equipment. We ensure that all of the imaging centers and offices that we own, manage or support are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), a prestigious designation and rigorous process.

Biography: Dr. Amir Mahan Ghaznavi is dual board certified in general surgery and plastic surgery. He completed his general surgery training at the elite Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Upon completion of his General Surgery training, Dr. Ghaznavi completed his plastic surgery training at the distinguished Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Ghaznavi concluded his training in Microsurgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation under the guidance of leading experts in this speciality.Dr. Ghaznavi joined the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. While there Dr Ghaznavi developed the multispeciality lymphedema clinic, utilized the innovative Resensation surgical technique to help patients restore sensation after breast reconstruction and lead various other initiatives and research projects making them the leading experts in their field.Dr. Ghaznavi has devoted his time to research and is dedicated to advancing the field of plastic surgery. He has presented his research at various conferences across the United States. Since 2012, Dr. Ghaznavi has authored many original articles, abstracts, and book chapters in plastic surgery.Dr Ghaznavi was voted Top Doctor in Broward County and Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated in 2021 and 2022 and received many other awards, grants and accolades during his tenure there.After immigrating from Iran with his family, Dr. Ghaznavi grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He enjoys the temperate climate of the Northern Virginia area and the lush green landscapes and rolling hills. It reminds him of the time he spent growing up in Pittsburgh and going to school in Philadelphia and Michigan. Outside of the office Dr. Ghaznavi enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons, traveling around the country, cooking, playing golf and tennis and painting.

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.