Surgical Services

Mary Washington Hospital: A Level II Trauma Center

Mary Washington Healthcare provides a level of surgical excellence that is unsurpassed in our region. Our experienced surgeons consist of a broad range of specialists who perform everything from complex abdominal surgeries to minor outpatient procedures.

We offer the following services at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital:

• General surgery
• Ear, nose and throat surgery
• Orthopedic procedures, including joint replacement
• Cardiovascular and open-heart procedures (at Mary Washington Hospital only)
• Thoracic surgery (at Mary Washington Hospital only)
• Podiatry procedures
• Gynecologic surgery
• Reconstructive and plastic surgery
• Ophthalmology procedures
• Neurosurgery (at Mary Washington Hospital only)
• Urological procedures
• Pediatric dentistry
• Vascular access port implantation

At Mary Washington Hospital, a surgical team is available at all times in support of our designation as a Level II Trauma Center.

Our Thoracic Surgery Program

Mary Washington Hospital boasts a comprehensive thoracic surgery program that produces many of the best outcomes and surgical successes in the country. The multidisciplinary thoracic surgery program is comprised of a team of surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses dedicated to providing top quality care. The talented team is led by Dr. J. Timothy Sherwood, the founder of the program and a proud member of both the American Society of Clinical Oncologists and the Society of Thoracic surgeons.

Dr. Sherwood’s global doctor rating ranked in the 99th percentile nationwide based on the Press-Ganey physician survey and he ranks in the top 1% nationwide in patient satisfaction, as measured by an independent third party survey organization. He and his team aim to continuously improve the quality of patient care through steadfast research of effective treatment techniques.

Dr. Sherwood and his team have state-of-the-art operating room facilities, a top-rated anesthesia service, and a dedicated thoracic patient unit at their disposal. The Mary Washington Hospital ICU is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by board-certified pulmonary intensivists. To this day, the program remains the only general thoracic program in the region and prides itself on delivering many of the best outcomes in the country. Learn more about our Thoracic Surgery Program.