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Biography

Dr. Cross is a board-certified general surgeon located in Richmond, VA, with over 19 years of medical experience in both military and civilian sectors.  His areas of expertise include all aspects of general surgery. He provides surgical care for colon, thyroid, breast and skin cancer.  He also specializes in laparoscopic and open hernia repair.  Dr. Cross is accomplished at utilizing minimally invasive techniques to help speed recovery and ensure quality of life. His treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) includes diagnosis as well as medical and surgical treatments.  He is focused on multifaceted approaches to surgical disease combining healthy lifestyle choices along with medication and surgery as needed.  

Education & Training

1999-2004

MD, Medical College of Virginia

2009-2014

Residency, Surgery, Saint Agnes Hospital

2004-2005

Internship, Surgery, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center

1995-1999

BS, Biology, Virginia Military Institute

Research Publications

Same Day Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis: Is it Safe? Cross W, Kowdley, GC, 2013 Aug; 79(8):802-5

Pneumoperitoneum after Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) among adults in the Intensive Care Unit: Incidence, Predictive Factors and Clinical Significance; A review of 318 cases.  Nazarian A, Cross W, Kowdley GC. American Surgeon 2012 May;78(5):591-4

Biological Mesh in Contaminated Fields - Overuse Without Data - a Systematic Review of their use in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction; WW Cross, A Kumar, GC Kowdley; Am Surg. 2014 Jan;80(1):3-8.

Appendiceal Cystadenoma: Presentation, Intraoperative and Pathological Findings. American Surgeon 2012;78/2: e55-e56; Cross,WW; Kowdley,GC; Levien, DH

Human Trabecular Meshwork Cells Express the Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) Tri-partate Receptor Complex. Liu X, Lambert W, Agarwal R, Talati M, Cross W, Clark AF, Wordinger RJ.  Experimental Eye Research June 2001

The Expression of Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF), Glial Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF) and their Receptors by Human Trabecular Meshwork Cells and Tissues. Wordinger RJ, Agarwal R, Lambert W, Talati M, Cross W, Clark AF, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 1999 Mar 15;40(4):S504.

Awards

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2021                Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 

2018                Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 

2017                Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 

2009                Defense Meritorious Service Medal 

2009                Stars of the Southern Cross Award 

2008                Joint Service Achievement Medal 

2007                Navy Achievement Medal 

2006                Navy Combat Action Ribbon 

2006                Navy Achievement Medal 

2006                Seabee Combat Warfare Officer Designation

2006                Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer Designation

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