General Surgery near North Chesterfield, VA

Biography: Dr. D Michael Rose, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. D Michael Rose, MD is affiliated with Chippenham Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr Gentry is interested in new technology that assists in accurate diagnosis of colon and rectal conditions including pelvic floor conditions such as fecal incontinence. Procedures that minimize discomfort, improve outcomes and a patient's quality of life are of special interest. Dr. Gentry will pioneer cutting edge techniques, run clinical trials and speak with surgical and pharmaceutical reps as well as insurance companies to make new procedures acceptable by insurance and more affordable for patients.

Biography: Dr. Ruth Felsen is board certified in general surgery and has dedicated her practice to breast surgery for many years. A native of Maryland, she was valedictorian at the University of Maryland, where she earned a Bachelor in Biochemistry and Linguistics. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed her general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Her residency training included a one-year international surgical fellowship in Ecuador.As a breast surgeon, Dr. Felsen specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease. She holds certifications in breast ultrasound and in minimally invasive breast Biopsy. She performs breast cancer operations and coordinates all aspects of breast cancer care for her patients.Dr. Felsen serves as the Medical Director of Breast Services at the CJW Medical Center campuses of the HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of multiple professional organizations including the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She has also served as an associate examiner for the General Surgery Certifying Examination (Oral Boards).Dr. Felsen is fluent in Spanish and has studied and can converse in several other languages. When she is not working, she enjoys hiking and yoga, and she is a Master of Tae Kwon Do, having earned a Fourth Degree Black Belt. Dr. Felsen and her husband have two adult children, and several cats and parrots.