Virtua Medical Group Pa

Virtua is a leader in surgery, offering expert surgeons in a range of specialties. This leadership extends into virtua's operating rooms, which employ advanced surgical and imaging technologies for use during minimally invasive surgeries, and onto patient units, where specialized post-surgical care is provided for patients.general surgeryvirtua's board-certified general surgeons specialize in performing emergency and elective surgical procedures, as well as diagnosing and treating abdominal pain. Surgeries include gall bladder removal, hernia repair, appendectomies, tumor removal, and liver biopsies. Gynecologic oncology vmg's gynecologic oncology specialists in voorhees, new jersey, are board-certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeons specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of women with cancer of the reproductive organs. Treatment includes minimally invasive surgical procedures as well as advanced techniques in chemotherapy and radiation.in addition to their specialty training, gynecologic oncologists have a strong foundation in the gynecological care of women without cancer. With their broad-based medical and surgical expertise, virtua gynecologic oncologists are able to care for and manage the health of their patients long beyond a cancer diagnosis.complete weight managementvmg helps patients achieve their weight loss and health goals with a comprehensive, medical supervised approach. Vmg's team is led by board-certified obesity medicine experts who deliver a personalized weight-loss approach backed by science. Vmg offers fda-approved weight loss medications, bariatric weight-loss surgery, and endoscopic weight-loss procedure options as tools and combine them with proper support to help you take on the challenge of losing weight and succeed.thoracic surgeryvmg's board-certified thoracic surgeons specialize in treating problems within the chest, also called the thorax. These include lung conditions--including lung cancer and emphysema--as well as esophageal cancer, swallowing problems, gastroesophageal reflux, and tumors in the chest wall. Our thoracic surgeons work in advanced operating suites with sophisticated surgical and imaging technologies and support from anesthesiologists and skilled surgical nurses. Colorectal surgeryvmg's colorectal surgeons are equipped with advanced, high-definition colonoscopy equipment for detecting growths in the colon and rectum. In addition, our surgeons perform more than 2,200 colorectal surgeries every year to treat conditions such as: crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, polyps, and colon cancer. Breast surgeryvmg's breast surgeons offer complete surgical and diagnostic services for patients 12 and up who may have breast cancer, lesions, cysts, or lymph node enlargement. They specialize in the latest surgical techniques for women with breast cancer, including minimally invasive lumpectomy, mastectomy, and skin-sparing procedures.breast reconstructionpenn medicine virtua provides innovative, post-mastectomy breast reconstruction through a variety of surgical options designed to meet a patients unique needs. Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction services are provided by board-certified and fellowship-trained radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, oncology nurses, and social workers. Each patient's individualized treatment plan is reviewed during a weekly session attended by radiation oncology experts from penn medicine and vmg.hand surgeryvmg's hand specialists are board-certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship-trained in hand surgery. They specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and disorders of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. The goal of our team is to work with patients to alleviate their pain, while minimizing downtime and discomfort.vascular surgeryvmg's board certified vascular surgeons diagnose and treat disorders of the vascular system. This includes everything from spider veins to blocked arteries and aneurysms.transplant surgerythe virtua center for organ transplantation is the only provider of kidney, liver and pancreas transplants in south jersey. Personalized care includes evaluation, listing/waiting for a transplant, preparing for the surgery and after care. Our team is experienced in performing simultaneous liver-kidney transplants. Vmg surgeons are skilled in performing all three types of pancreas transplants: simultaneous pancreas kidney, pancreas after kidney, and pancreas alone. Our health system has received achievement of long-time certification from the united network for organ sharing (unos) and approval from the centers for medicare and medicaid services.orthopedic surgeryvirtua's highly skilled team of orthopedic surgeons specializes in minimally invasive techniques that treat joint problems with the shortest recovery time possible. Arthroscopic surgery is performed on the knee, shoulder, elbow or wrist. Cartilage transplants, performed arthroscopically in as little as 30 minutes, can reduce pain and possibly put off the need for a hip, knee or shoulder replacement. Additionally, joint replacement is offered by surgeons when a patient's joint pain fails to improve with other treatments.neurosurgerypenn neurosurgery at virtua provides access to advanced neurologic care. We help to restore function, minimize pain, and improve quality of life. We apply the latest research, diagnostic techniques and surgical approaches when developing a care plan. Procedures take place in the hybrid operating lab at virtua our lady of lourdes hospital, which provides the team the ability to perform both conventional open and microsurgical procedures. Neurosurgeons use state of the art equipment to treat complex conditions such as brain tumors and spinal cord injuries.cardiothoracic surgeryvirtua our lady of lourdes hospital is the leading cardiothoracic surgery program in south jersey and one of the largest providers of cardiac services in the region. Vmg cardiothoracic surgeons are experts at minimally invasive and sternal-sparing surgery. Procedures include: valve replacement, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, ablation, implantation of ventricular assist devices, surgery for congenital heart conditions, open-heart valve replacement, and heart tumor removal.

Highly trained and experienced, the practitioners of virtua medical group are exceptional in their fields and devoted to their patients. Virtua medical group physicians are supported by the vast network of virtua facilities. From advanced diagnostic testing, outpatient surgery, physical therapy, and fitness & wellness centers, to hospitalization and nursing home care if needed, virtua medical group physicians provide the care patients need, when and where they need it. Physician services are provided to all community members including those who are insured under medical assistance programs, such as the state administered medicaid program and those who are uninsured.

Virtua urgent carewith multiple locations and extended hours, urgent care offers the convenience of walk-in care and the confidence of being treated by virtua quality doctors and nurses. They're experts on everything from allergies and flu to cuts and sprains, with access to virtua's electronic medical records and x-rays on-site. And our doctors' experience in family, emergency and internal medicine means they know what to do if an ache is actually something more. There are currently seven virtua express urgent care locations; cherry hill, medford medical center, moorestown, mount holly, voorhees, washington township and westmont.virtua ortho expressvirtua offers two convenient ortho express locations in medford and moorestown, open six days per week, for patients who are hurt and need immediate treatment. Patients are seen by specialized physician assistants and nurse practitioners for the evaluation and management of acute musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, sprains, or muscular trauma related to sports, falls, or other trauma. On-site x-ray services are also available at time of treatment. Occupational healthvmg's occupational health offers a wide array of employee health services to assist individuals with regulatory compliance issues, pre-employment physicals, drug screenings, immunizations, and overall employee wellness. The occupational health team includes physicians who are board certified in occupational health, nurse practitioners, and case managers.