Dr. Ryan T. Fairley, DO

For Ryan T. Fairley, DO, becoming a specialist in weight-loss surgery was the path he chose to see truly visible, life-changing improvements in his patients. And because weight loss is a journey, being a bariatric surgeon is a way for him to develop a long-term relationship with every person under his care.
“It takes a willing, hardworking, compassionate surgeon to help treat obesity — and as important is a willing and hardworking patient who truly wants to change their life,” Dr. Fairley says. “When we meet for the first time, I want to first talk about the problem at hand, get an understanding of what you know about your particular condition, then work with you to create a joint plan and path to resolution. I want you to be comfortable discussing your issues, your concerns, and ensure you are well-informed.”
VCU Health is accredited as a Comprehensive Blue Center of Distinction by the American College of Surgeons’ Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality …Improvement Program to care for adults and adolescents with clinically severe obesity. Every patient is unique, and surgeons like Dr. Fairley will help identify the right type of weight loss surgery, which may include gastric bypass, a sleeve gastrectomy, or revisions to a previous procedure.
The field is also constantly evolving, and the VCU Health team stays at the forefront of new innovative surgical and non-surgical options. Outside of weight loss surgery and caring for obese patients, Dr. Fairley treats individuals living with heartburn, acid reflux, and other gastrointestinal issues.
“VCU Health struck my interest to be a part of a larger institute with the resources to make a significant impact in the local community and the state,” says Dr. Fairley, who hails from western Nebraska and takes pride in bringing to Virginia his small-town Midwestern values and hard work ethic. “The reputation of the health system speaks for itself. I am excited to help people with obesity achieve their goals, improve their overall health, and prolong their life.”
Advice to patients: “When you’re in a tough position and facing a medical issue, know you are not alone — and never give up.”
It is Dr. Fairley’s mission to help patients with obesity achieve their goals and improve their lives. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call or visit the website today!

• Community Memorial Hospital

VCU Health - Stony Point 9109

9109 Stony Point Dr

Richmond

VA

23235

USA

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• Bariatric Surgery
• Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Weight Loss Surgery
• General Surgery

• Bariatric Surgery
• Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
• Minimally Invasive (MIS) General Surgery
• Weight Loss Surgery
• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Metabolic Surgery
• Laparoscopic and Open Inguinal
• Umbilical and Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
• Laparoscopic Partial Fundoplications
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Upper Endoscopy
• Gallbladder Diseases
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Therapeutic and Diagnostic Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Hernia surgery
• Umbilical
• inguinal
• abdominal wall and paraesophageal hernias

• Medicare
• Aetna
• Humana

• Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease/GERD
• Barrett’s Esophagus
• Umbilical
• inguinal
• abdominal wall and paraesophageal hernias
• Gallbladder Stones and Biliary Tract diseases