JUAN R. GELPI, M.D., F.A.S.C.R.S., F.A.C.S.

Specialty:

Colon and Rectal Surgery, colon cancer, hemorrhoid surgery, hemorrhoid banding, hemorrhoid stapling, anal and rectal disease, fissure disease, fistula disease, colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, fecal incontinence.

Board Certification:

American Board of Surgery, since 1996
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, since 1997

Medical Education:

George Washington School of Medicine, Washington, DC

Internships:

St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD
George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC

Residencies:

General Surgery:
New England Medical Center of Tufts' University, Boston, MA
Colon and Rectal:
Ferguson Clinic/Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Fellowships:

Transplant Surgery Fellow
Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

Medical Licensure:

Virginia

Hospital Affiliations:

Sentara Bayside Hospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center

Professional Affiliations:

Fellow of The American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Fellow of The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Eastern Virginia Medical School – Assistant Professor
Virginia Beach Medical Society – Past President
National Board of Medical Examinees – Diplomat
Sentara Bayside Hospital Ethics Committee – Former Chairman

Awards / Honors:

Civilian Commendation, U.S. Army