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March 20, 2020 - We remain vigilant as we monitor the ongoing changes occurring regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. We take seriously our responsibility to care for our community during these unprecedented times and we are taking every available measure to minimize the risks of passing illness on to others. To that end, we have implemented several new policies and check-in procedures to ensure the safety our patients, physicians, and staff:
- For all patients, we are now checking forehead temperature upon arrival and will reschedule appointments for patients whose temperatures are higher than 99.6.
- We are asking patients to remain in their cars until the exam room is ready – this policy is currently in effect for our downtown location and will soon be implemented in our locations across the Roanoke Valley.
- We are limiting visitors to one person per patient.
- We are no longer allowing representatives from pharmaceutical or medical equipment companies to meet in our facility.
We’d like to remind everyone that our primary mission is to provide the highest level of care in a safe, efficient manner and we work diligently to partner with you in treatment and surgical plans. That means rescheduling an appointment if you are sick with a fever or flu-like symptoms or have recently traveled outside of the country or to a high-risk region of the U.S. If you have any symptoms of illness, we ask that you call our office prior to arriving so we can discuss your options.
We remind everyone to:
- Wash hands with soap and water frequently and use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available;
- Stay home if you are sick;
- Adhere to social distancing guidelines set by the CDC and avoid groups of more than 10 people.
For all patients, we are now checking forehead temperature upon arrival and will reschedule appointments for patients whose temperatures are higher than 99.6. Face masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves are also available in our building for those at who need them.
Thank you to all our patients for continuing to make Jefferson Surgical Clinic the surgeons you choose. More information can be found on the Virginia Health Department’s website http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus. The City of Roanoke and Roanoke County have also created webpages for information about local efforts to respond.
Thank you to all our patients for continuing to make Jefferson Surgical Clinic the surgeons you choose.
Roanoke, VA – December 2019. Jefferson Surgical Clinic (JSC) announces the addition of Kristen Auckland, MSN-FNP to its highly respected team. Auckland has been providing patient care in the Roanoke Valley since 2015, working in inpatient, outpatient and emergency care settings to assess, diagnose and manage treatment regimens.
Jefferson Surgical Clinic is holding an Audiology Open House on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.
Jefferson Surgical Clinic is holding a Mini Facelift Open House on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. Please check back for a rescheduled date.
Jefferson Surgical Clinic is holding an Abdominoplasty Open House on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
Military veteran helps to grow JSC general and vascular surgery practice
Roanoke, VA – August 2019. Jefferson Surgical Clinic (JSC) announces the addition of Robert Benjamin Swanson, M.D., FACS to its skilled surgical team. Swanson brings a varied background of surgical experience and expertise in modern techniques in both vascular and general surgery.
Gall now scheduling patient appointments for August
Roanoke, VA – July 2019. Jefferson Surgical Clinic (JSC) announces the addition of Kate Gall, NP-BC to its team of providers, growing its talented healthcare team and expanding patient access to ENT, vascular and cardiovascular care. Gall, who returns to the Roanoke region after six years with MedStar Health Hospitals, specializes in multidisciplinary patient care focused on improving patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Congratulations to the JSC Physicians who were just announced as Top Docs in The Roanoker magazine!
Jefferson Surgical Clinic is holding a Mini Facelift Open House on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
The event will be held at:
JSC Salem office
1924 Braeburn Circle
Salem, VA 24153
Steven Harris, MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and will be sharing information about various simple procedures that can restore your look. Get fast results with very little downtime.
Register online here or call 540-283-4962 to attend this event and learn how you can get fast results with little downtime.
Jefferson Surgical Clinic is holding a Mini Facelift Open House on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
The event will be held at:
JSC Salem office
1924 Braeburn Circle
Salem, VA 24153
Steven Harris, MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and will be sharing information about various simple procedures that can restore your look. Get fast results with very little downtime.
Register online here or call 540-283-4962 to attend this event and learn how you can get fast results with little downtime.
Jefferson Surgical Clinic is holding a Audiology Open House on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
The event will be held at:
Montano's Restaurant
At Townside Festival
Dr. Kim Lower, AuD is a licensed audiologist. Dr. Lower will be sharing information about Signia and how some hearing aids are now covered by insurance.
Register online here or call 540-283-4962 to attend this event and learn how you can get fast results with little downtime.
Awarded by: Our Health Magazine
Relieve the pain caused by varicose veins and banish unsightly spider veins forever.
Discover vein treatments that can improve the look and feel of your legs at our free Open House on October 24th at 6:00 pm at our main office in Roanoke, 1234 Franklin Road.
You’ll have a chance to talk directly to our expert vascular surgeons and ask any questions you have.
We appreciate your RSVP! Save your spot with this form, or call 540-283-6015 to make your reservation.
Roanoke, VA – June 2018. Jefferson Surgical Clinic (JSC) announces the addition of Savannah Wills, PA-C, MS to their talented team of providers. She began working alongside Dr. Thomas Conlee in the Vascular Surgery Clinic in March. Wills specializes in various procedures designed to manage peripheral arterial disease, carotid stenosis, and venous insufficiency as well as varicose vein treatment. She also has experience in vascular, thyroid, and parathyroid surgeries.
“Savannah has quickly found her way with both the staff and the patients at Jefferson Surgical Clinic,” said Beth Bankston, Chief Administrative Officer at JSC. “Our team really appreciates her work ethic and attention to detail, and her bedside manner has already made her a favorite among our patients. We’re glad to have her on board.”
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Jefferson Surgical Clinic urologists, Drs. Rodney Poffenberger and Mark Schmidt, are moving their urology practices in July from Salem to Roanoke.
Beginning July 30, the doctors will see patients at their new Tanglewood office, located at 5372 Fallowater Lane, Roanoke (behind the Jefferson Surgical Interventional Center). They will no longer see patients at their office at LewisGale Medical Center, 1900 Electric Road, Salem.
Roanoke, VA - September 2017. Jefferson Surgical Clinic announces the accreditation of its echocardiography lab by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The lab officially received the note of achievement in July. The rigorous, three-year process requires a minimum number of studies to be conducted and is proof of JSC's high level of patient care.
"We opened in 2014 and immediately began our path to accreditation," said Molly Rutherford, M.D., FACC, Cardiologist and Medical Director of Jefferson Surgical Clinic's echocardiography laboratory. "We're proud of this recognition, and our talented staff earned every bit of it."
Missy Lacks, RDCS/RVT, is the lab’s technical director. Kendall Cannon, BS/RVT, who has been with JSC since 2012, is newly accredited as a registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer (RDCS). Sheryl Duvall, RDMS/RVT, oversees both Jefferson Surgical Clinic’s cardiac echo lab and vascular lab. Ashlee Carroll, BS/RVT, is also training in Echocardiography under supervision of Dr. Rutherford to add RDCS to her credentials.
September 1, 2017
Dear Jefferson Surgical Patient,
Beginning November 1, 2017, Dr. Poffenberger and Dr. Schmidt will be providing emergency care and surgical services at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Our office location will remain the same and we will continue to be members of the Jefferson Surgical Clinic – an independent practice. The only change you will see is that, should you need surgical or emergency room services, your care will be provided at a Carilion facility. We will be on emergency call at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
For after-hours emergencies, please call (540) 981-7000.
We are committed to making this transition easy for our patients and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your ongoing support and for trusting Jefferson Surgical Clinic with your care.
Sincerely,
Rodney J. Poffenberger, MD
Mark A. Schmidt, MD
Exercise and weight loss don’t always give you the flat stomach you strive to achieve, but plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Harris is highly skilled at a procedure that can help you. Learn how abdominoplasty can give you the flat stomach you’ve always wanted by attending our Open House on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Hosted at our Salem Braeburn Circle Office, this event explains how a tummy tuck is performed, what the recovery time is and how quickly you can expect to see results. Register today for the Abdominoplasty Open House and learn how you can get the flat stomach you’ve always wanted.