Virginia Chapter, American College of Surgeons

Virginia Chapter, American College of Surgeons To improve the quality of surgical care by connecting surgeons together. The College exerts its influence at the community level through its local chapters.

The Virginia Chapter, American College of Surgeons is one of 100 chapters of the American College of Surgeons. Chapter membership is open to all Fellows and Associate Fellows of the College, as well as to Resident and Medical Student Members. Chapters provide for a close association of their common effort to improve the quality of surgical care. They also offer a medium through which surgical expe

riences may be presented and discussed, and constitute a common ground for specialties in various branches of surgery to communicate with each other. Chapters provide a forum through which young surgeons, who have not yet gained membership in more limited surgical societies, can share their thoughts and experiences with more established surgeons. Finally, it is through the College's chapters that Fellows in the community are able to cooperate with other professionals and with civic groups, third-party carriers, and state government agencies that are concerned with community health care and the socioeconomic and legislative aspects of health care. In addition, Fellows support College activities through local College chapters such as the field force in trauma and the Cancer Liaison Program of the Commission on Cancer.

09/07/2026

Vigneshwar Kasirajan, M.D., a nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon and chair of the Department of Surgery at VCU School of Medicine on the MCV Campus, led the first surgical team on the East Coast to implant a total artificial heart. His work in heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support and complex procedures for high‑risk patients helped shape VCU Health Pauley Heart Center's national reputation. That momentum was reflected in 2009, when for the first time Pauley was ranked among the nation’s top 50 programs for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News and World Report.

Dr. Kasirajan holds the Stuart McGuire Chair in the VCU Department of Surgery and his influence extends beyond the operating room. He built teams, fostered collaboration and helped create one of the nation’s most robust advanced heart failure programs.

To learn more, please visit the link in our bio.

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09/04/2026

It is with great sadness that we write to announce the passing of Dr. James P. Neifeld.
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08/29/2026
08/25/2026

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08/05/2026

As obesity rates continue to rise, why are patients with the greatest surgical needs receiving fewer operations?

A new USF Health-led study published in the journal Obesity found that patients with the highest BMI are becoming increasingly underrepresented in surgical care, despite facing higher rates of conditions that often require surgery.

Led by Michael Kachmar, DO, the research analyzed more than 11.6 million surgical cases and highlights the need to better understand barriers that may prevent patients with severe obesity from accessing the care they need.

Read more: https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/patients-with-severe-obesity-receive-less-surgical-care-despite-rising-need-usf-health-study-finds.aspx

07/19/2026

The growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists is reshaping perioperative care across surgical specialties.

The latest ACS Bulletin explores the evolving evidence on perioperative management, patient optimization, nutritional considerations, and surgical outcomes, highlighting what surgeons should know as the use of these medications continues to expand.

Learn more: https://utm.guru/urFpY.

We are grateful to our 2026 Annual Meeting supporters!
05/26/2026

We are grateful to our 2026 Annual Meeting supporters!

We are excited for this weekend's 2026 Annual Meeting at the Omni Richmond Hotel! While you're at the meeting, be sure t...
05/26/2026

We are excited for this weekend's 2026 Annual Meeting at the Omni Richmond Hotel! While you're at the meeting, be sure to check out our Product Theaters and be entered into a special raffle to win some great prizes for attending!

05/24/2026

Learn how ACS members are shaping the future of surgery through new leadership opportunities.

05/15/2026

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