Gerald J Bechamps MD FACS

Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Vice President Medical Affairs Western Region Valley Health

20 S Stewart StWinchester, VA 22601
Phone+1 540-662-0377
Fax+1 540-722-4495

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Education & Training

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 1965 - 1969
Nassau University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1964 - 1965
Nassau University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1963 - 1964
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1963

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Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1971 - 2026
WV State Medical License 2014 - 2022
MN State Medical License 1965 - 1986
MD State Medical License 1970 - 1982
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Adverse behaviors and their effect on credentialing and licensure.
Gerald J Bechamps, Scott H. Kurtzman
Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons. 2014-10-01
2 citations
Substance abuse among surgeons: the perils of losing your credentials.
Charles M. Balch, Gerald Bechamps
Archives of Surgery. 2011-11-21
622 citations
Special Report: Suicidal Ideation Among American Surgeons
Tait D. Shanafelt, Charles M. Balch, Lotte N. Dyrbye, Gerald Bechamps, Thomas R Russell
Archives of Surgery. 2011-01-01