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Charles Bissell, MD, General Surgery, Blacksburg, VA

CharlesDBissellMD

General Surgery Blacksburg, VA

Breast, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Section Chief, Surgery, Carilion Western Region; Associate Medical Director, Quality and Patient Safety, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center; Assistant Professor, Surgery, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; Assistant Professor, Surgery, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine;

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    Blacksburg, VA 24060

Summary

  • Dr. Charles Bissell is a general surgeon in Blacksburg, VA. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1990. Dr. Bissell completed his residency in general surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego in 1998. He did a fellowship in laparoscopic / minimally invasive surgery at the University of Texas Houston / Houston Northwest Medical Center from 1999-2000. After completing US Naval service in 2003, he practiced general surgery with Carilion Clinic until 2024. He specializes in breast and minimally invasive surgery.

    Dr. Bissell has also held numerous leadership positions including Section Chief of Surgery, Associate Medical Director for Quality and Patient Safety, President of the Medical Staff, and Vice Chair of the Peer Review Committee.

    Dr. Bissell is currently focusing on applying his experience by teaching and consulting. His consulting is in the area of subject matter expertise, physician advisor, and forensic chart reviews. He is open to flexible clinical positions in general surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1999 - 2000
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Surgery, 1994 - 1998
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Internship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1992 - 2001
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1999 - 2001
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy: What Is the Real Difference? Results of a Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial  
    R.C. Ignacio, R. Burke, D. Spencer, C. Bissell, C. Dorsainvil, P.A. Lucha, Surgical Endoscopy, 2004
  • Aortic injury during laparoscopic fundoplication- an under reported complication,” P. L. Leggett, C. D. Bissell, Surgical Endoscopy  
    P. L. Leggett, C. D. Bissell, Surgical Endoscopy, 2002
  • Cosmetic laparoscopic cholecystectomy  
    P. L. Leggett, C. D. Bissell, Surgical Endoscopy, 2001
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Effectiveness of a dedicated therapist on improving prospective identification and pre-operative rehabilitation (PREHAB) to reduce post-operative treatment encounters ...
    Tara Newberry, Betty Abrahamsen, Heather Dawn Brooks, Charles Bissell, ASCO Quality Care Symposium, Boston, MA, 10/2023
  • Can surgery improve the quality of life for asthma patients with gastroesophageal reflux?
    P. L. Leggett, H. Atwa, C. D. Bissell, Surgical Endoscopy, 2001
  • Comparing 5 v. 10 mm ports in laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
    P. L. Leggett, C. D. Bissell, Surgical Endoscopy, 2001
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Lectures

  • Communicating with CARE: Helping Patients During Uncertain Times 
    Carilion New River Valley Medical Center - 8/20/2020
  • Shared Decision Making 
    Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Christiansburg, VA - 6/5/2019
  • Including Patients in Decision Making 
    Press Ganey National Conference, Orlando, FL - 10/15/2018
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Committees

  • Trustee, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees 2010 - Present
  • Assistant Program Director, Carilion New River Valley Breast Program Leadership Committee 2022 - 2024
  • Hospital representative, New River Valley Public Health COVID Task Force 2020 - 2020
  • Member, Carilion Clinic Scorecard Committee 2018 - 2023
  • Vice Chair, Peer Review Committee 2017 - 2024
  • Lead, Carilion Western Region Process Improvement Council 2016 - 2018
  • Member, Carilion Surgical Site Infection Oversight Committee 2016 - 2018
  • Member, Carilion Encryption and Web Filtering Committee 2016 - 2017
  • Member, Early Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Committee 2015 - 2018
  • Founder, Surgical Services Operations Committee 2014 - 2024
  • Chair (11/10-9/13), founder, Carilion Clinic Leadership Council New River Valley 2010 - 2018
  • President of Medical Staff (2013-2015), Medical Executive Committee 2008 - 2021
  • Member, Surgical Services (PREP) Committee 2008 - 2014

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
    Member
  • American Medical Association
    Member
  • Virginia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
    Member