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Zequan Yang, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Zequan Yang, MD

General Surgery

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.243.9433

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Dr. Yang specializes in acute care surgery, trauma and surgical intensive care. He is especially interested in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (cholecystectomy, abdominal wall hernia repair and hiatal hernia repair) and is in charge of resident training in robotic surgery at UVA. His research program, funded by the National Institutes of Health, focuses on septic shock and acute myocardial ischemia and protection.

Dr. Yang was born and grew up in Beijing, China. He attended undergraduate and medical school at Beijing Medical University, and came to Charlottesville for a surgery residency and surgical critical care fellowship at UVA. Following his fellowship training, he joined the UVA faculty in the Department of Surgery in 2011.

Outside of work, Dr. Yang loves spending time with his family and playing tennis and table tennis.

Dr. Yang also specializes in complex abdominal wall hernias, such as:

  • Inguinal hernias
  • Femoral hernia
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Ventral or incisional hernias
  • Flank hernia
  • Traumatic abdominal wall hernia
  • Parastomal hernias
  • Sports hernia

Academic Information

Department
Surgery
Academic Role
Associate Professor
Division
General Surgery
Research Interests
Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury using in vivo mouse model and hypothermia with cardiopulmonary bypass for treatment of cardiac arrest and exsanguinating hemorrhagic shock.
Gender
Male
Languages
Chinese - Mandarin, English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
Beijing Medical University
Residency
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Fellowships
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Certification
American Board of Surgery (Surgical Critical Care), American Board of Surgery (Surgery (General Surgery))

Reviews

218 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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4.6 Out of 5
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25 Patient Comments

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The Dr was looking at an organ on the RIGHT side yet was calling it as LEFT side. Once we got that matter cleared all was good.
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Good experience.
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Dr. Yang was patient, answered my questions and took time to explain what he was going to do. Nice comforting visit.
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Excellent communication
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Appreciate in-office pre-surgery EKG.
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We have a unique situation and were impressed with the patience and explanation provided during this visit. We left with our minds at ease.