Our Mission
The pursuit of excellence in surgical care through constant innovation and continuing education in order to give every patient the best care possible.
Our Vision
The future of surgery today.
Our Focus
The Department of Surgery is committed to the
tripartite mission of education, innovation,
and excellent clinical care.
Teaching
The faculty and staff at VCU Surgery are committed to providing the highest quality of education and training for the future medical leaders of our country.
Surgery EducationResearch
The Office of Research, Biomedicine, Innovation and Technology — ORBIT supports and promotes research, innovation and global surgical activities.
ORBITPatient Care
Patients who come to VCU Health for surgery gain access to some of the most skilled surgeons and ground-breaking procedures in the world.
Clinical CareOur Team
Our team includes more than 82 full-time surgeons (68 Clinical Faculty and 14 Research Faculty), 60 APPs, and 185 staff members, based at medical facilities throughout Richmond, including VCU Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Massey Cancer Center and McGuire VA Medical Center.
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Surgery Centers
Center for Craniofacial Care
Evans-Haynes Burn Center
Hume-Lee Transplant Center
Massey Cancer Center
Pauley Heart Vascular Center
Clinical Programs
Trauma Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hernia Program
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Transplant Surgery
Urology
Vascular Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery
Wound Healing Care