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Biography: Dr. Alexis Gage is a dedicated trauma specialist committed to providing comprehensive, quality care and treatment for those who have been injured.

Care Philosophy: We provide compassionate, kid-friendly, high-quality surgical care to infants, children and adolescents, using the least invasive approach possible. Our goal is to make our patients and their families as comfortable as possible during a stressful time.

Care Philosophy: We understand the vital importance of providing supportive, detailed care to our patients and are dedicated to improving their health and supporting an effective recovery.

Biography: Dr. Tochukwu Onyekwelu is a general surgeon with a background in robotic surgery and a broad spectrum of surgical diseases and trauma. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina, and subsequently completed a post-doctoral residency in general surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland. Prior to getting his MD, Dr. Onyekwelu earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors from South Carolina State University. Dr. Onyekwelu is passionate about collaborative care with an emphasis on shared decision making.

Care Philosophy: I will always abide by the standard of care and practice evidence-based medicine/surgery. I will personalize your care plan to your particular problem or injury by integrating your underlying medical conditions, functional status and support system into decision making. I enjoy the challenge of dealing with complex, critically ill patients. I value the personal relationships I develop with my patients and their families in the hospital and clinic. I vow to deliver excellent, comprehensive preoperative, operative and post-operative care. I will work hard, be upfront and honest, and always provide you and your family with realistic expectations and outcomes. In return, I expect the same from you, the patient, in the recovery process.