Inova Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

In a Life-Threatening Emergency, Call 911. Inova’s Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (TACS) departments provide comprehensive, around-the-clock care for trauma, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery patients. Our teams are comprised of highly trained, expert providers including physicians board certified by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and surgical critical care. Inova Fairfax Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, and Inova Loudoun Hospital is Loudoun County’s first and only designated trauma center. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Trauma and Acute Care What is a Trauma Surgeon / Trauma Acute Care Surgeon? Expand Content Trauma surgeons / Trauma acute care surgeons are fellowship trained and board certified in both general surgery and surgical critical care. Inova’s trauma surgeons have vast experience in the management of serious traumatic injuries and focus on customized care for each patient. What Does It Mean to Be a Trauma Patient? Expand Content A trauma patient has had sudden and severe physical injuries, “traumatic injuries”, requiring immediate medical attention. What is Acute Care Surgery? Expand Content Acute Care Surgery takes the fundamentals of trauma care with its team-based approach and continuous quality improvement and applies them to patients with urgent surgical conditions. Patient Care We provide around-the-clock intensive care unit management of patients with critical illness. In addition, we routinely treat patients with general surgery needs such as: Biliary disease Appendix disease Hernia Endocrine conditions Upper and lower endoscopy needs Rather than being treated by a single practitioner, patients are treated by a team of experienced surgeons, providing multidisciplinary care in both in-patient and out-patient settings. We work with surgeons throughout Inova’s surgical specialties to provide our expertise in critical care situations. Research and Affiliations The Trauma Acute Care Surgery team participates in clinical research and multi-institutional trials to improve patient outcomes regionally and nationally. Our surgeons participate as committee members of national organizations including the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, American Trauma Society, Panamerican Trauma Society, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Surgical Critical Care Program Directors Society, and Western Trauma Association. Locations Save Inova Trauma Center - Fairfax 3300 Gallows Road Original Building, 2nd floor Falls Church, VA 22042 3300 Gallows Road Original Building, 2nd floor Falls Church VA 22042 Phone: 703-776-2274 Get Directions See Location Details Save Inova Trauma Center - Loudoun Inova Loudoun Hospital 44045 Riverside Parkway Leesburg, VA 20176 Inova Loudoun Hospital 44045 Riverside Parkway Leesburg VA 20176 Phone: 703-858-8671 Get Directions See Location Details Ambulatory Clinics for Follow-Up Appointments and Outpatient Surgeries Save Inova General and Acute Care Surgery - Fairfax 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr #600 Fairfax, VA 22031 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr #600 Fairfax VA 22031 Phone: 571-472-4670 Get Directions See Location Details Save Inova Virginia Surgery Associates - Lansdowne 44055 Riverside Pkwy #238 Leesburg, VA 20176 44055 Riverside Pkwy #238 Leesburg VA 20176 Phone: 703-359-8640 Get Directions See Location Details Division and System Chief, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Paula A Ferrada, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgical Critical Care, Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 22 Save Trauma Medical Director – Fairfax Stephen E Varga, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 17 Save Inova Trauma Acute Care Surgery Team - Fairfax David P Blake, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 33 Save Mark W Bowyer, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgical Critical Care, Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 38 Save Elizabeth Franco Cadavid, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Colorectal Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer, Hernia Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Minimally Invasive Surgery Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 29 Save Stefan W Leichtle, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgical Critical Care, Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 15 Save Edmond K Ng, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Stomach Disorders and Treatment Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 27 Save Jennifer A Schwartz, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgical Critical Care, Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 15 Save Hani M Seoudi, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 39 Save Erik J. Teicher, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Neurocritical Care Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Stomach Disorders and Treatment Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 19 Save Stephen E Varga, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 17 Save Mohamad Zanbrakji, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgical Critical Care, Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 11 Save Cara V Caputy, FNP A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Save Sun M Cho, NP A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Nurse Practitioner Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Save Lindsey M Knight, FNP A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Save Jonathan A Messing, NP A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Nurse Practitioner Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Save Melanie S Morell, FNP A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Save Jennifer Z Sherman, NP A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Nurse Practitioner Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Save Dina Tabello, DO A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 11 Save Trauma Medical Director – Loudoun Rahil Dharia, DO A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgical Critical Care, Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 9 Save Inova Trauma Acute Care Surgery Team - Loudoun John D Galbraith, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Injury, Gallbladder Surgery, General Surgery including Gallbladder and Hernia Surgery, Hernia and Gallbladder, Robotic Surgery Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 12 Save Jennifer M Lobb, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Surgical Critical Care (Eligible), Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. 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