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 »

7 Quick Questions with Pediatric Liver Transplant Surgeon George Mazariegos

Megan Rowe   |   4/3/2018   |   People of UVA, Videos

We're kicking off Donate Life Month by talking to pediatric liver transplant surgeon George Mazariegos, MD. Mazariegos works at both UVA Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. More »

Robotic Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Option that Speeds Recovery Time

Megan Rowe   |   1/11/2018   |   Videos

Robotic surgery makes much smaller incisions, so patients recover faster. Watch gynecologic oncologist Linda Duska, MD, to learn more about this minimally invasive procedure. More »

A First in Virginia: Pediatric Heart Experts Save Baby Violet

Erica Gregory   |   12/21/2017   |   Patient Stories, Videos

Pediatric heart experts used a unique treatment to save Violet's life. Watch the video to learn more about Violet's journey to UVA. More »

Shoulder Pain Doesn’t Have to Take You Out of the Game

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   12/7/2017   |   Treatments, Videos

Most shoulder injuries result from ordinary wear and tear. Dr. Brockmeier, orthopedic surgeon, explains the most common types of injuries he treats with joint replacement surgery. More »

7 Quick Questions: Meet Charlottesville Neurosurgeon Yashar Kalani

Megan Rowe   |   11/8/2017   |   People of UVA, Videos

Yashar Kalani, MD, just joined UVA's neurology and neurosurgery teams. He focuses on endovascular procedures and skull base conditions. More »

Curing Maple Syrup Urine Disease Through a Pediatric Liver Transplant Partnership

Erica Gregory   |   10/9/2017   |   Patient Stories, Videos

Conor Martin was diagnosed with MSUD at birth. Thanks to a pediatric liver transplant between UVA and UPMC, Conor received a life-saving transplant. More »

Do Yoga Any Time, Anywhere With This Online Video

Holly Ford   |   10/3/2017   |   Exercise, Videos

Within the past decade, yoga has infiltrated not only Western culture, but also Western medicine. That’s because the more we learn about this ancient practice, the more we realize its benefits go far beyond flexibility and muscle toning.

Multiple studies have shown that yoga can positively impact the body in…

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