Each year in America, we set aside March 30 as National Doctors’ Day. This special day gives us the chance to honor the dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment of our nation’s physicians.
Many doctors share that one of the most rewarding parts of their job is building connections with their patients. Learn more about what drives our UVA Health doctors in our 7 Quick Questions series.
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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.
Neurosurgeon Ryan Kellogg, MD, treats conditions involving the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. He specializes in stroke and cerebrovascular care.
Meet Anelyssa D'Abreu, MD, a neurologist who treats the nervous system's disorders, including the brain and spinal cord, and movement disorders.
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…
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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