Medical Services

Find lasting neck and back pain relief from the spine care experts at UVA Health. We can connect you to a full range of nonsurgical and surgical treatments.

The pancreas transplant program at UVA Transplant Center was started in 1988 and is one of the busiest in Virginia. We have performed 137 simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplants and 88 pancreas transplants, many on high-risk patients.

For athletes at all levels, elite and recreational, we provide treatment and training to help you: Perform the best you can Avoid injury Recover from injury Athletes need to strike a balance between pushing their bodies to perform and preventing injuries that could result in significant down time away from training. No matter what your skill level, our orthopedic specialists can help you get into the game you love.

When you choose UVA for brain tumor treatment, you get access to clinical trials and a team of neuro-oncologists who focus only on brain tumors. Since brain tumors account for only 1-2 percent of all cancer, most oncologists have little familiarity with treating and managing their symptoms. However, our neuro-oncologists — along with a team that includes surgeons, medical oncologists, pathologists, nurses, social workers, nutritionists and more — exclusively see patients with neuro-oncologic disorders and are up to date on the full range of standard and experimental strategies.

Discover how UVA offers less invasive heart valve treatment options for patients who can’t undergo traditional cardiac surgery.

You may be a candidate for joint replacement (or arthroplasty) if you have: Chronic knee pain, hip pain or limited mobility as a result of arthritis or injury Pain that keeps you from sleeping or participating in normal day-to-day activities At UVA, we offer: Hip replacement, including total hip reconstruction Knee replacement, partial and total Shoulder replacement, total and reverse.

"From their teens through the post-menopausal years, women face a range of health issues that require special care. Our skilled and caring OB-GYN doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives offer services for pregnancy, menopause and everything in between, while addressing your overall well-being. We offer the broadest range of women’s health services available in the region — and that means experience you can trust. ">

Islet cells help your body begin to regulate blood glucose and prevent hypoglycemia. Over the past ten years, our team has performed more than 200 human islet isolations, 27 pancreatic islet auto transplants and six human islet allotransplants under two investigational new drugs. We’ve provided more than 50 million human islets to diabetes researchers around the world, accelerating the pace of discovery in diabetes research.

Carpal tunnel release is a surgery that cuts open the transverse carpal ligament covering the carpel tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when a nerve is squeezed at the wrist as it runs through the carpel tunnel. This results in pain, weakness, tingling or numbness in your hand and wrist. Carpal tunnel release relieves pressure on the median nerve.

At UVA, we help you maximize your physical, emotional and sexual health while minimizing the effects of the hormonal and physiological changes that occur at midlife. Emphasizing prevention, we help you find ways to take care of yourself through lifestyle changes, screenings and complementary therapies that enhance your well being. We're leaders in the development of new hormone therapies and antidepressant combinations that help treat menopausal symptoms while preventing bone loss and cancer.