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- Pituitary tumors
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Mark Witcher, M.D.Neurosurgery
Neurologic Cancer
Mark Witcher, M.D.Neurosurgery"Dr. Witcher is an American Board of Neurological Surgery-certified physician specializing in neurosurgery."
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Commission on Cancer Accredited
As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.
ACS Cancer ProgramCarilion Inpatient Rehabilitation
After an accident or illness, some patients need intensive therapy. Inpatient Rehabilitation is where the greatest gains in recovery are seen in the shortest time. Our mission is to provide rehabilitation services to patients who desire to live as independently as possible.
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation ServicesTumor Conference
We believe in a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of cancer. Our integrated care teams participate in multidisciplinary cancer conferences where specialists develop individual patient care plans that are coordinated prior to initiation of treatment.
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program
The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program positively contributes to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis.
About Our Survivorship ProgramCancer Genetics
Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.
Our Genetics Cancer ProgramCarilion Nutrition Services
An oncology-certified registered dietitian/nutritionist provides nutrition services to our oncology inpatients and outpatients. The services include performing nutritional assessments and developing and implementing nutritional care plans, as well as providing nutritional counseling.
Commission on Cancer Accredited
As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.
ACS Cancer ProgramCarilion Inpatient Rehabilitation
After an accident or illness, some patients need intensive therapy. Inpatient Rehabilitation is where the greatest gains in recovery are seen in the shortest time. Our mission is to provide rehabilitation services to patients who desire to live as independently as possible.
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation ServicesTumor Conference
We believe in a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of cancer. Our integrated care teams participate in multidisciplinary cancer conferences where specialists develop individual patient care plans that are coordinated prior to initiation of treatment.
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program
The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program positively contributes to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis.
About Our Survivorship ProgramCancer Genetics
Hereditary cancer develops as a result of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.
Our Genetics Cancer ProgramCarilion Nutrition Services
An oncology-certified registered dietitian/nutritionist provides nutrition services to our oncology inpatients and outpatients. The services include performing nutritional assessments and developing and implementing nutritional care plans, as well as providing nutritional counseling.
Carilion's neurosurgery program has been growing rapidly since its inception in 2003, and we are proud to serve our patients with a team of eight highly experienced neurosurgeons, with seven board-certified neurosurgeons, one board-eligible neurosurgeon, six resident neurosurgeons, six specialized physician assistants and three nurse practitioners. Our team provides care at the Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences in Roanoke.
Experienced
Our four senior surgeons collectively have more than 110 years of practice experience.
Cutting-edge
Cutting-edge diagnostic technology and procedures to diagnose and evaluate neurologic conditions.
Evidence-based
Evidence-based approach to neurologic cancer care.
Patient Focus
Patient and family centered care.
Experienced
Our four senior surgeons collectively have more than 110 years of practice experience.
Cutting-edge
Cutting-edge diagnostic technology and procedures to diagnose and evaluate neurologic conditions.
Evidence-based
Evidence-based approach to neurologic cancer care.
Patient Focus
Patient and family centered care.
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