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Bruce Schirmer, MD, General Surgery, Charlottesville, VA

BruceD.SchirmerMD

General Surgery Charlottesville, VA

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor of Surgery, University VA School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Hospital Dr
    # Lee
    Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Phone+1 434-924-2104
    Fax+1 434-243-9433

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1985
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1980
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1979
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Is Associated with Lower 30-Day Morbidity Versus Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: An Analysis of the American College of Surgeons NSQIP  
    Peter T Hallowell, Zachary C Dietch, Bruce D Schirmer, Jean B Guerrier, Obesity Surgery

Press Mentions

  • Daniel B. Jones, MD, MS, FASMBS
    Daniel B. Jones, MD, MS, FASMBSMarch 20th, 2020
  • Doctors Warn of Looming Threat to America’s Surgical Research
    Doctors Warn of Looming Threat to America’s Surgical ResearchJuly 14th, 2023

Grant Support

  • Factors Initiating Postoperative IleusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1997
  • Integration Of Recovery Of Alimentary Tract Motility After LaparotomyNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Upper Gastric Motility In Patients With Vagotomy Or Roux-En-YNational Center For Research Resources1989
  • Integration Of Recovery Of Alimentry Tract Motility After LaparotomyNational Center For Research Resources1988–1989

Professional Memberships