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.
When COVID came to her intensive care unit, this UVA Health nurse remembers "making a distinct choice to put my life up for this."
These stories are difficult to hear. They come from the hospital staff who cared for the sickest COVID patients. As part of their healing, they want to share their experiences.
More than 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation. For nephrologist Daphne Knicely, MD, taking care of them is personal.
Sharon's mom died from COVID. And after Sharon recovered from her own bout, she wanted to help others. So she returned to nursing.
Dr. Vaughan treats incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, & other pelvic floor disorders. Learn more about her.
Sports cardiologist Michael Ayers, MD, cares mostly for recreational and professional athletes with heart conditions.
Both of Garneau's parents are also doctors. Over the years, he saw how rewarding the patient interactions and lifelong learning could be.
Cynthia Yoshida, MD, is passionate about colon cancer prevention. She works to increase access to screening for patients throughout Virginia.
Dr. Oyer loves being able to improve the patient's quality of life while preserving their identity.
Cardiologist James Bergin, MD, specializes in heart failure and transplants. Learn more about why he became a heart doctor.
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