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Biography: Vilok Vijayanagar, DO, is a general surgeon specializing in robotic and minimally invasive surgery at TriCities Surgical Associates in Colonial Heights, Virginia. He holds surgical privileges at TriCities Hospital and additional privileges at Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals. Dr. Vijayanagar is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and fulfilled his general surgery residency with Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital located in Detroit, MI. After residency, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Vijayanagar also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he graduated with highest honors.His interests are in all aspects of general surgery including: gastrointestinal, hernia, oncological, breast and soft tissue surgery with a predominantly minimally invasive focus. He is also well versed in both upper and lower endoscopy. Dr. Vijayanagar enjoys spending time with his wife and family and loves to travel. He is an avid automotive enthusiast and enjoys spending time at local car meets.

Care Philosophy: It makes me proud that the Virginia Cancer Institute can offer our patients state-of-the-art, cutting-edge, new treatment and still treat every patient like a family member.

Care Philosophy: I realize there's a lot of anxiety surrounding a doctor's visit. I want to minimize that as much as possible. I want you to feel like you're talking to a person rather than feeling separated by titles. I do strive to provide a lot of information at our visits. My philosophy is that the more you know the fewer suprises you'll encounter. At the same time I try not to inundate you with facts. I've personalized handouts for my most common procedures so you don't have to memorize anything. It's also important to me that when you come to my office you feel part of the decision-making process. I can certainly advise on many aspects of medical care but I want you to feel in the driver's seat. I never want someone to leave my office feeling they've been talked into surgery.

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Biography: Tyler Ford, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist with Virginia Gynecologic Oncology , part of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Ford received his undergraduate degree in behavioral science and health before going on to complete his master's degree in public health from the University of Utah. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y.Upon completion, Dr. Ford joined the faculty in the department of obstetrics and gynecology and women's health as a clinical instructor while maintaining his appointment as clinical instructor. He completed his gynecologic oncology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Dr. Ford's specialties include minimally-invasive surgical techniques treating specific gynecologic cancers, as well as clinical research.Virginia Gynecologic Oncology has three convenient locations where Dr. Ford provides care including Richmond at Henrico Doctors' Hospital located at 7607 Forest Avenue, Fredericksburg at 4604 Spotsylvania Parkway, and Colonial Heights at 930 South Avenue Suite 4C.