Medical Services
Lung Cancer Surgery & Treatments
You’ve learned that you have lung cancer and need surgery. Or you have a lung nodule that could be cancer. We know that you're scared.
At UVA, we’ll do everything we can to see you as soon as possible. Here, you’ll find the expertise of a top cancer center without the hassle of a major city.
Big Expertise & Small-Town Feel
Our doctors are leaders in their fields. They literally write the textbooks on how best to beat lung cancer and other lung diseases. They also take the time to listen to each patient.
TomoTherapy
TomoTherapy treats cancer with radiation. Unlike standard radiation, this type targets each individual tumor. The radiation doesn't hit or hurt your healthy cells. This makes TomoTherapy both effective and safe.
TomoTherapy at UVA
We've been offering TomoTherapy for a long time. We're one of the first in the country to offer the latest version of TomoTherapy: TomoHD™. This is one of the world's most advanced lung cancer treatments.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness are concerning symptoms. You might feel like you’re going to pass out or your heart is beating too fast. These symptoms can be scary. They could be a sign of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
HCM makes it harder for your heart to pump blood. That’s because your heart muscle gets thicker in some parts, and stiffer in others. That gets in the way of the blood leaving your heart and disrupts how your heart pumps.
Heart Transplant
You've been told you need a heart transplant. You're wondering about your future. You're nervous about surgery. Here, we can answer your questions about what a heart ransplant means for you. We have the experts and tools to help.
Organ Donation
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 18 people die each day because there aren’t enough organs available to those who need them.
More than 100,000 people are on the waiting list for organs across the country.
Myths & Facts of Organ Donation
Do you have questions about signing up as an organ donor? Unclear about what being an organ donor means?
Skin Cancer Treatment
Urologic Cancer
Heart Disease Prevention & Support
At UVA Health, we offer checkups and screenings at convenient locations throughout Charlottesville and surrounding areas. We provide general cardiology care, as well as specialists who treat the most complex heart problems.
Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease
Healthy eating and exercise can help you:
- Improve your cholesterol and blood pressure
- Lower your blood sugar or control diabetes
- Lose weight