UVA Department of Surgery Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan
1/8/2025
The UVA Department of Surgery is pleased to share its comprehensive five-year strategic plan, covering fiscal years 2025 to 2029. Aligned with the overarching goals of UVA Health’s institutional strategies,…
1/8/2025
Behzad Farivar, MD, an associate professor, vascular and endovascular surgeon, and co-director of UVA Health’s Aortic Center, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the treatment of complex aortic disease. On…
Michael Mazzeffi, MD, MPH, Appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology
12/18/2024
The School of Medicine in pleased to announce that Michael Mazzeffi, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the Interim Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, effective January 12, 2025. Dr.…
Jeffrey Elias, MD, Appointed Interim Chair for Department of Neurosurgery
12/18/2024
The School of Medicine is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Elias, MD, has been appointed as the Interim Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, effective December 12, 2024. Dr. Elias…
Samantha Ruff, MD, Completes First Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Case at UVA
12/18/2024
Samantha Ruff, MD, an assistant professor and surgical oncologist, recently performed UVA’s first Cytoreduction Surgery (CRS) with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), marking a significant milestone in cancer treatment at the…
Newsweek Ranks UVA Health University Medical Center Virginia’s No. 1 Hospital
12/18/2024
Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 list ranks UVA Health University Medical Center as Virginia’s No. 1 hospital. “This is a well-deserved honor earned through the hard work and commitment of every…
12/18/2024
UVA Health Children’s and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital have partnered to open a new clinic to expand access to behavioral health and neurodevelopmental care for children across Central Virginia. Located…
Interpreters Available for Telehealth Appointments
12/10/2024
UVA Health providers may request an interpreter to join telehealth sessions in real time for the following languages: American Sign Language Arabic Dari Pashto Spanish Interpreting services will be provided…
