Best Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia Doctors in Fredericksburg, VA

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Bradley Ryan, MD, FACS, is a general surgeon with Premier Surgical in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Ryan earned his medical doctorate from University of Texas Health Science Center, in Houston, followed by completing his internship and surgical residency at Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta. Prior to medical school, he earned a bachelor of arts in government studies from Harvard University and completed post-baccalaureate studies at Bryn Mawr College and University of Houston. Dr. Ryan is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and provides skilled surgical care that includes general, colorectal, and vascular surgeries. In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Medical Society of Virginia.Prior to joining Premier Surgical, Dr. Ryan served as the Robotics Medical Director at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center and is considered an expert in minimally-invasive robotic surgery. In his words, Robotics provides us with the ability to perform advanced surgical maneuvers with the added benefits of faster recovery time and less pain. Dr. Ryan, his wife Natalie, and his five children have called the Fredericksburg area home for the past 14 years. He looks forward to continuing to serve the community and is welcoming new patients and referrals.

Eric L. Thomas, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon at Premier Surgical, affiliated with Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Eric Thomas has extensive expertise in robotic surgery and is the only surgeon in the region who trains fellow surgeons in the use of cutting-edge robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Thomas earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, and completed his general surgery residency at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. A distinguished veteran of the United States Navy, Dr. Thomas served as a flight surgeon with Marine Air Group 39 at Camp Pendleton, California. He also served as the general surgeon aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) and at Naval Hospital Bremerton. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Thomas specializes in advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy. With extensive experience, he treats a diverse range of conditions, including gallbladder disease, appendectomy, complex hernias, breast and gastrointestinal disorders, anti-reflux procedures, and colon/rectal surgery. Dr. Thomas actively contributes to the training and professional development of post-residency surgeons as a proctor and site for case observations with Intuitive Surgical (Da Vinci Surgical Systems). Throughout his career, he has mentored and trained medical and surgical residents. He held positions within the family practice residency program at Naval Hospital Bremerton (2006-2009), the general surgery residency program with the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance (2011-2021), and the general surgery residency program at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital (2019-2021). In leadership roles, Dr. Thomas served as Chair of the Department of Surgery at Naval Hospital Bremerton (2006-2009) and as Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital in Peoria, Arizona (2019-2021), as well as at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona (2018-2019). Dr. Thomas is a fellow and active member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He welcomes new patients and referrals.

Twenty three years of experience in providing comprehensive GI care in a community setting. Areas of expertise: All areas of Gastroenterology, Colon polyp detection, colon cancer prevention, Esophageal disorders including GERD, Barrett's Esophagus. Etc, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Anemia of GI origin.

Dr. Gregory Schroder and Dr. Matthew Brengman are well recognized by there peers for performing highly successfully surgeries on thousands of patients in the Richmond area. They stay up to date on all surgery techniques and are often seen as leaders among their peers in the field of minimally invasive surgery.

Renick Smith, MD, is a gastroenterologist practicing in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Smith is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology. During his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at Vanderbilt University, he trained under leaders in the fields of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology and colon cancer research. His fellowship clinical research interests included those of pancreatic and bile duct cancer. He is experienced and proficient in the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, ERCP, wireless video capsule endoscopy, high resolution manometry, and hemorrhoidal banding. He enjoys all aspects of digestive disease, but his special interests include colon cancer screening, gluten sensitivity, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and female predominate disorders such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Dr. Smith has a personal commitment to provide his patients and their families with education and support about their health issues to allow them to become more active participants in their own care.

Eric L. Thomas, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon at Premier Surgical, affiliated with Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Eric Thomas has extensive expertise in robotic surgery and is the only surgeon in the region who trains fellow surgeons in the use of cutting-edge robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Thomas earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, and completed his general surgery residency at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. A distinguished veteran of the United States Navy, Dr. Thomas served as a flight surgeon with Marine Air Group 39 at Camp Pendleton, California. He also served as the general surgeon aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) and at Naval Hospital Bremerton. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Thomas specializes in advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy. With extensive experience, he treats a diverse range of conditions, including gallbladder disease, appendectomy, complex hernias, breast and gastrointestinal disorders, anti-reflux procedures, and colon/rectal surgery. Dr. Thomas actively contributes to the training and professional development of post-residency surgeons as a proctor and site for case observations with Intuitive Surgical (Da Vinci Surgical Systems). Throughout his career, he has mentored and trained medical and surgical residents. He held positions within the family practice residency program at Naval Hospital Bremerton (2006-2009), the general surgery residency program with the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance (2011-2021), and the general surgery residency program at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital (2019-2021). In leadership roles, Dr. Thomas served as Chair of the Department of Surgery at Naval Hospital Bremerton (2006-2009) and as Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital in Peoria, Arizona (2019-2021), as well as at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona (2018-2019). Dr. Thomas is a fellow and active member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He welcomes new patients and referrals.