Get to know your doctor; meet a heroic nurse: Go behind the scenes of UVA hospital with up-close portraits of the people who provide patient care, conduct the cutting-edge research, provide the services that keep the medical center running.
Meet Anelyssa D'Abreu, MD, a neurologist who treats the nervous system's disorders, including the brain and spinal cord, and movement disorders.
Interventional radiology uses minimally invasive techniques and imaging guidance. Daniel Sheeran, MD, shares why he enjoys this field.
Luke Wilkins, MD, finds inspiration from his dad, a retired high school math teacher.
Pediatric radiologist Reza Daugherty, MD, is a former pediatric ER doctor. He loves helping kids and their families.
Meet structural/interventional cardiologist Nishtha Sodhi, who treats coronary artery disease, heart valve disease & more.
Urologist Ryan Smith treats a variety of men's health conditions, including male infertility. He enjoys helping young couples who are having trouble conceiving.
As a pediatric allergist, Jonathan Hemler, MD, diagnoses and treats kids who have food allergies. He also researches the causes and treatments of these allergies. He's especially interested in: Anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction Red meat allergies The genetics of food allergies The organization Food Allergy Research & Education recently…
Registered nurse Meredith Farmer contributed this post. She works on UVA Medical Center’s general medicine unit and has been caring for patients with coronavirus.
Our clinical lab provides critical test results that help providers treat patients. Dawn Dirks, MS, molecular test development specialist, explains the work her team is doing.
Besides treating colorectal cancers, Friel is also a vocal advocate for colorectal cancer screening. Read about what makes him passionate enough to dress up as "Paulie Polyp."
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