Gamma Knife Surgery: A Patient’s 11-Year Journey to Be Cancer-Free

Erica Gregory   |   10/16/2018   |   Patient Stories, Videos

Carolyn Blackwell-Stark came to UVA to be treated for melanoma. The cancer eventually spread to her brain. Watch her story about Gamma Knife surgery. More »

Diverticulitis Surgery: A UVA Student’s Stomach Pain Turns Into an Emergency

Erica Gregory   |   9/12/2018   |   General Health, Videos

Zach Harker was supposed to drive home to visit his mother for her birthday when he started having stomach pains. He ended up having emergency diverticulitis surgery. Watch his story. More »

7 Quick Questions with Urologist David Rapp, MD

Erica Gregory   |   9/5/2018   |   People of UVA, Videos

Learn about UVA urologist David Rapp, MD. Rapp treats women who may be suffering from pelvic organ prolapse among other conditions. More »

When to Consider Weight Loss Surgery

Holly Ford   |   8/21/2018   |   Videos

When diet and exercise aren't effective at shedding excess pounds, it may be beneficial for some to have a surgical weight loss procedure. More »

7 Quick Questions with OB-GYN Donald Dudley, MD

Erica Gregory   |   8/14/2018   |   People of UVA, Videos

Learn about UVA OB-GYN Donald Dudley, MD. Dudley treats high-risk pregnancies and women who have experienced pregnancy loss at UVA Health System. More »

7 Quick Questions With Min Park, Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery Specialist

Holly Ford   |   5/24/2018   |   People of UVA, Videos

In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, we sat down with neurosurgeon Min Park, MD, an expert in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. More »

Using Telemedicine For Stroke Care at UVA

Erica Gregory   |   5/17/2018   |   General Health, Treatments, Videos

The telestroke program at UVA recently treated its 1000th patient. Telestroke uses telemedicine to treat patients virtually. Watch the video to learn more. More »

PFO Closure: A Total(ish) Repair of the the Heart

Luis Soler Rivera   |   5/14/2018   |   General Health, Videos

A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common birth defect that makes you more likely to have a stroke. Watch Scott Lim, MD, talk about PFO closure and how it improve the lives of young people following their first stroke. More »

7 Quick Questions: Meet UVA Anesthesiologist Bhiken Naik

Erica Gregory   |   5/1/2018   |   People of UVA, Videos

Anesthesiologist Bhiken Naik, MD, grew up in South Africa during apartheid. After moving to the United States, Naik became an anesthesiologist and now studies the role of surgery and the risk of opioid dependence. Learn more about Dr. Naik. More »

Liver Transplant Survivor: From Surgery to Marathon in 16 Months

Erica Gregory   |   4/11/2018   |   Patient Stories, Videos

After receiving a liver transplant, Steve Nugent had a goal to run a marathon. Not long after surgery, he started training. Watch the video to learn more. More »