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Charles Bissell, MD, General Surgery, Christiansburg, VA, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

CharlesDBissellMD

General Surgery Christiansburg, 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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Summary

  • After practicing general surgery for over 25 years, I am interested in exploring consulting and subject matter expert options to share my clinical and leadership experiences.

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

Committees

  • Assistant Program Director, Carilion New River Valley Breast Program Leadership Committee 2022 - 2023
  • 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 - 2023
  • 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 - 2023
  • Member, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees 2010 - 2023
  • Chair (11/10-9/13), founder, Carilion Clinic Leadership Council New River Valley 2010 - 2018
  • President of Medical Staff, Medical Executive Committee 2008 - 2021
  • Member, Surgical Services (PREP) Committee 2008 - 2014

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