Laparoscopic Appendectomy near Winston Salem, NC

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Jason R. Fowlkes, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Fowlkes earned his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He completed his internship at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and his residency at Carilion Clinic, both in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Fowlkes is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. His experience in general surgery includes his tenure as the Director of Trauma and the Chief of Surgery at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Biography: Benjamin Smith, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon with LewisGale Physicians in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Smith earned his Medical Doctorate from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine at Hershey, and completed his residency in general surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical Center, in Norfolk. Prior to his medical studies, he graduated with highest honors from University of Mary Washington, with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Dr. Smith has over four years of general surgery practice experience and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Smith is welcoming new patients and referrals.

Biography: Dr. Edward Snyder III, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Salisbury, NC. He is 70 years old and has been practicing for 44 years. Dr. Edward Snyder III, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Biography: Originally from Ohio, Dr. Cook attended Purdue University and earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering in 1993. He then attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, followed by a six-year General Surgery residency and Surgical Research Fellowship at The Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He is certified by The American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Amanda Reese, DO, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon in Blacksburg, Virginia. She is a member of the physician staff of LewisGale Physicians and the active medical staff of LewisGale Hospital Montgomery.Dr. Reese earned her medical degree from the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, Virginia. She continued her education with her residency in general surgery at Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine. During her residency, Dr. Reese served as administrative chief resident in her program and also received the Robert E. Berry Award, which is the highest honor bestowed upon surgery residents.Dr. Reese is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is an active Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Immediately prior to joining LewisGale Physicians, Dr. Reese has been practicing in Bluefield, Virginia and West Virginia, specializing in robotic and laparoscopic operations including single site cholecystectomy, inguinal and ventral hernia repair, colectomy, anti-reflux surgery, and surgical endoscopy. Dr. Reese has been married to her husband for more than twelve years and is mom to two daughters, both competitive swimmers.

Biography: Dominique Dempah, MD, is a general surgeon in Salem, Virginia, specializing in the minimally-invasive treatment of benign and malignant gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Dempah received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana, and completed his surgical residency at Saint John Hospital, in Detroit, Michigan. He did a surgical fellowship at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he trained in advanced gastrointestinal surgery including advanced laparoscopy, endoscopy, and hepatobiliary surgery. Most recently, Dr. Dempah gained advanced training at the Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris, France. Prior to coming to Virginia, Dr. Dempah practiced as a general surgeon in Hazard, Kentucky. Dr. Dempah is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has special interests in foregut surgery, pancreatic disease, and minimally-invasive, endoscopic, and robotic surgeries. He is fluent in French and in 1999 was the Ivory Coast Judo Junior National Champion. In his spare time, Dr. Dempah enjoys soccer, outdoor activities, and world cuisine.

Biography: Dr. Brian Beacham, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Salisbury, NC. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Brian Beacham, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

Biography: Eric C. Steen, DO, is a board-certified General Surgeon in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Steen earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also completed his internship and residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Steen in board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

Biography: Dr. Wei Wei, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Salisbury, NC. He is 56 years old. Dr. Wei Wei, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.