Wilbur was born and raised in Farmville by his parents and a very supportive and large extended family that had a strong work ethic and sincere Christian faith which guided him in his daily life. After high school he went to Randolph-Macon College and graduated with honors in pre-med. He was president of his senior class along with being the athletic trainer on the football team. He then went to the University of Virginia for med school where he was elected to AOA and The Raven Society, which were both appreciated very much, he graduated with honors in 1963. Once finishing his training at the Medical College of Va. in hematology and oncology he went into the Air Force and served at Andrews Air Force Base.

In 1969 he came to Lynchburg with Drs. Scott, Shotton, Sackett and Glenn and later started the Lynchburg Hematology and Oncology clinic which he opened in the summer of 1974. Along with the clinic he was instrumental in bringing an up to date radiation department to LGH which brought a new and quality service to central Virginia oncology. He will be remembered as an excellent physician who cared deeply for all of his patients and the others that worked with and around him. Putting other’s needs first was a trait and quality he carried out daily in a very unselfish manner which we could all learn from.

Along with medicine and the practice of it, he enjoyed gardening, golf, fishing and most of all his family. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth [Libby] Jarrett Burger, his son W. France Burger Jr., daughter in law Mary A. Burger, granddaughter Hundley E. Burger, brother William Marshal Burger Jr. and wife JoAnne H. Burger along with their two daughters Teresa B. Stubblefield (Jay, Marshall and Lilly) and Mary B. Curry (Dale). Hundley was one of his biggest joys along with Libby. He recently wrote “Lynchburg has been a wonderful place to live, work and raise our family. I hope that I have made some meaningful contributions to the community through the years that we have been here. For the past 54 years, Libby has been a constant companion and partner. Her love and compassion have only been equaled by her vision and determination.” Wilbur touched many lives and will be deeply missed by family, friends, patients and all who he cared for so much.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 12, 2012 for family and friends. It will be held at Westview Cemetery in Farmville, VA, located on South Main Street, where he will be laid to rest with his much loved son Scott Jarrett Burger and his parents, Annie Maude Dowdy Burger and William Marshal Burger.

Following the graveside service in Farmville, there will be a service to celebrate his life at First Presbyterian Church, which he attended for 38 years and was a Deacon, in Lynchburg at 2:00 PM on the same day. The Burger family will receive visitors in the Fellowship Hall at the church immediately following the service. First Presbyterian Church is located at 1215 VES Road Lynchburg, VA 24503.

Contributions can be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501, Centra Hospice, 2097 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501 or First Presbyterian Church, 1215 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503.

The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has provided care and support though this long and trying time. A special thanks goes out to his doctors, nurses and staff along with Centra Hospice, and the whole medical community, which provided excellent care and support throughout his illness.

Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory- Wiggington Road Chapel, 385-8900, is assisting the family.

Pat became a member of the faculty in the Anesthesia Department and, in 1958, entered private practice and joined the staff of the Martha Jefferson Hospital where she served until she retired in 1992. After retirement she and James traveled extensively with their antiques business. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Charlottesville. She was an avid gardener, loved trail riding, cooking, knitting, sewing and all manner of crafts.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, 828 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902. A memorial service celebrating her life is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church.
Published in the Daily Progress on January 22, 2012

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1925, she was the youngest of four children of Agnes and Melvin Hutchinson. Her three older siblings predeceased her. She attended schools in Toronto and Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, until 1944 when she joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps. She served in the Canadian Army Show in Canada, England, Belgium, Holland and Germany until 1946. Following her discharge, she attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, graduating in 1947. She married Kenneth Bley in 1948. After he completed his Ph.D. at Columbia University in 1949, the couple moved to Charlottesville, where Kenneth taught English at the University of Virginia. For the next several years, Dr. Weeks appeared in a number of plays as a member of the Virginia Players. In 1951, she was named Best Actress in the Virginia Players ensemble. Following Ken’s death in 1953, Dr. Weeks studied premed and attended the University of Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1960 as one of the first women graduates. She married Peter V.R. Weeks in December, 1959. Dr. Weeks interned at the Bronx Hospital in New York City. Following her internship, the couple moved to Guildford Farm in Greene County. Dr. Weeks trained in Adult and Child Psychiatry at the University of Virginia and later joined the faculty as an Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry. Dr. Weeks was the first generation of women faculty at the University of Virginia School of Medicine Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. At the University of Virginia Medical Center, she served as an Associate Member of the Admissions Committee from 1969-1975, on the Electives Committee from 1972 until 1977, and as Chairperson of the Committee for Women from 1975 until 1977. Dr. Weeks also served on the Undergraduate Teaching Committee of the Department of Psychiatry from 1974 until 1977. Dr. Weeks opened a private practice in 1977, which she maintained until retiring in 1994. She came out of retirement six months later to volunteer her services to several causes, including rejoining the faculty of the University of Virginia where she served on the staff of the Under Fives Study Center as Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatric Medicine, Instructional Faculty until her final retirement in 2000. Dr. Weeks was dedicated to service, especially in women’s causes. She was elected the first woman president of the Psychiatric Society of Virginia in 1983. She was a founding member, as well as serving on the Advisory Committee and Board, of Planned Parenthood of Charlottesville. She also served on the Boards of Compassionate Friends, Commonwealth Center for Literacy and Cultural Change, and the Charlottesville Free Clinic. Dr. Weeks received many notable honors and awards including: 1982, named one of the 30 most influential people in the community by the Charlottesville Observer; 1984, named Woman of the Year by the Virginia Women’s Forum; 1990, recognized by the Psychiatric Society of Virginia for her service as chair of the ethics committee from 1982 until 1989; 1996, awarded the Dorothy Cardwell Knickerbocker Award by Planned Parenthood of Blue Ridge; 2000, received the Women in Medicine Leadership Award for her many contributions to the advancement of women in medicine as one of the most respected clinicians and beloved mentors to several generations of academic physicians. Dr. Weeks was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Society. Dr. Weeks is survived by her daughter, Margaret Weeks and her two daughters, Kiley and Macy: her son, Hugh Weeks and his wife, Bonnie, and son, Charles; stepdaughter, Susan Jackson, her children Lori, Michael, Nigel and Marissa; and her eleven grandchildren. She is also survived by Michael Woodfolk, his wife, Judith, and their children, Christopher, Giana and Noah; and by Patricia Tanksley. Dr. Weeks is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews in Canada, the United States, Scotland, South Africa and Brunei, Indonesia.

There will be a private gathering of friends in the near future to celebrate her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge or The Charlottesville Free Clinic.
Published in the Daily Progress from February 16 to February 19, 2012

He was a proud husband, father and grandfather, an innovative surgeon, outstanding physician, published author, revered educator, and inspiring leader in the field of academic urology for over thirty-six years. Clinically, he successfully treated thousands of patients with kidney, prostate, bladder and many other urological diseases while at Johns Hopkins for twenty-three years and Emory for thirteen years. At Johns Hopkins, he became the first Bernard Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Urology and Oncology, the Director of the Division of Adult Urology, and Chief of Urology at Baltimore City Hospitals before taking over as Chairman at Emory. He was known as one of the nation’s top urologic surgeons and clinical researchers in urologic cancer. A colleague once said, “You showed us how one can reach a tremendous level of success while maintaining humility and decency.” Dr. Marshall led a dedicated life of service to his patients and the advancement of the field of urology.

Dr. Marshall was born on August 27, 1944, the eldest son of the renowned Dr. Victor Fray Marshall and Barbara Walsh Marshall. He grew up in New York City and graduated from Collegiate School where he was captain of both the football and basketball teams. He spent his summers in a family log cabin in Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia where he played football and soccer and graduated with distinction after three years. He pursued his medical training at the University of Virginia and graduated four years later in 1969. He completed an internship and general surgery residency at the University of Michigan. After three years in general surgery, he completed a three-year urology residency at Massachusetts General. In 1975, he moved to Baltimore and Johns Hopkins before finishing his career in Atlanta at Emory University.

Dating back to early in his career, Dr. Marshall spent a considerable amount of time with research teams in addition to performing surgical procedures and was very enthusiastic about innovation in the field. In 1984, he devised a new surgical treatment for intracaval neoplastic extension into the right atrium for patients with renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) that is now a commonly utilized procedure throughout the world. In 1986, he held a patent for an extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and ultrasonographic stone localization. In 1991, he developed the Marshall Omni-Tract Mini-Lap Retractor Blade. His development of the “mini laparoscopic prostatectomy” that required a smaller incision resulted in less pain and shorter recovery time with excellent results for many patients while requiring fewer surgical assistants. He worked with a team of researchers in 1997 at Johns Hopkins to help develop and perform the first ex-vivo gene therapy treatment for kidney and prostate cancer. Dr. Marshall strongly believed that the future should involve continued integration of the laboratory and associated fields with urology.

During his career, Dr. Marshall co-authored more than 300 scientific papers and sixty-two book chapters, edited seven books, and delivered nearly 400 presentations. He served on many editorial boards including the Journal of Urology, Urology, Uro-oncology and the International Journal of Urology. He served on the AUA Update Series Advisory Board from 1995 until 2011 and was editor from 2003 until 2011. For many years, he served on the editorial board of the Urological Survey of the Journal of Urology. His honors include the 2000 Distinguished Contributor Award from the American Urological Association, honorary membership in the Japanese Urological Association and being named the first International European American Urological Association (AUA) Exchange Professor. He was a member of the American Board of Urology where he served as trustee, a vice president and on the examination committee. He is also a member of the American Urological Association, the American Association of the Genitourinary Surgeons, and the Clinical Society of Genitourinary Surgeons and was a visiting professor at many universities both nationally and internationally. Dr. Marshall made innovative contributions to the management and surgical treatment of large and small kidney tumors, and in the areas of urologic oncology, bladder reconstructions including the continent urinary diversion for bladder cancer (ileocolic neobladder), partial nephrectomies, and less invasive prostate cancer surgery, performing approximately 1,200 radical prostatectomies at Emory. He helped Emory expand and strengthen its successful clinical programs in prostate cancer, incontinence, and cryosurgery, while also developing first-rate programs in teaching and basic scientific research. In March 2011, Emory University School of Medicine established the Fray F. Marshall MD Chair in Urology, which will be devoted to research and will help ensure his legacy of academic excellence and innovation. The generosity of financial contributors to this chair, including many former patients, is a great testament to the lasting effect Dr. Marshall has had on his patients, friends, the field of urology and medicine in general. Having co-authored many papers and clinical studies throughout his career, Dr. Marshall also fostered the “team” approach where he insisted that credit is only due to the entire team’s efforts. Dr. Marshall believed that the love and support of his wife and children allowed him the luxury of pursuing his productive career. He was a man of integrity, good humor and vision who spoke fluent French and appreciated the art of photography. He was happiest outdoors on his beloved mountain in Keswick, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Lindsay Wheatley Marshall; daughter, Wheatley Ann Marshall of Chicago; son, Brooks Fray Marshall and daughter-in-law, Kami Bobbitt Marshall, and grandson, Otis Fray Marshall, of Laguna Beach, California; brother, Victor R. Marshall of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and his children, Elizabeth and William; brother, Philip S. Marshall of Fairbanks, Alaska; aunt, Virginie H. Walsh, and first cousins, Barbara W. Yoder, Peggy W. Northrup and James H. Walsh of California. He was also very fond of his wife’s sister, Emily W. Pease; and brother, John F. Wheatley and their spouses and children.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church on the Emory University campus in Atlanta.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Marshall Make a Difference Fund, The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Published in the Daily Progress on December 3, 2011

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Initial reports from Europe indicate an 80 to 90 percent success rate in treating sleep apnea, versus the traditional procedures 40 to 50 percent success rate.

“Two of my patients had previously tried surgery, but the results were unsuccessful,” says Dr. Gross, who has practiced in Murfreesboro since 2003. The technology of the robot allows the surgeon to visualize and operate in spaces that otherwise would not be accessible.

The procedure involves removing overgrown tissue on the back of the tongue and takes about 45 minutes. Following surgery, patients reported mild to moderate pain, no difficulty swallowing and were able to sleep without a breathing device the first night after the procedure.

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is the standard treatment for sleep apnea, but many patients are unable to tolerate CPAP and many others desire a chance for a normal nights sleep without wearing a device. This could be achieved with successful surgery, says Dr. Gross.

Dr. Gross received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville and is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in Head and Neck Surgery. The first application of the da Vinci robot for ENT surgeons was in the treatment of throat cancer. MTMC also uses the robot for bariatric, gynecologic and urologic surgical procedures.

Written by Bart Walker, November 2010

GREENVILLE, N.C. (10/25/11)–Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood Jr. is one of five recipients this year of a prestigious international surgical award.

Chitwood, director of the East Carolina Heart Institute, professor of cardiovascular sciences and senior associate vice chancellor for health sciences at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., received the Bakoulev Premium Medal from the Bakoulev Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery and the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. He accepted the award Oct. 12 in Moscow.

A cardiovascular surgeon, Chitwood is a native of Wytheville, Va. He is a 1968 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and a 1974 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his surgical residency in 1984 at Duke University Medical Center.

Chitwood was recognized “for his outstanding contributions to the development of cardiac surgery (and) for new methods of minimally invasive procedures, including the use of robotics,” according to the center. Other recipients were Naina Yeltsin, the widow of the first president of Russia, as well as Professors Alain Carpentier of France for pioneering cardiac valve surgery, Vincent Dor of Monaco for developing methods to remodel destroyed heart muscle, and Adib Jatene of Brazil for first correcting congenitally switched major heart vessels in babies.

The award was presented by Professor Leo Bokeria, director of the Bakoulev Center and fellow member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Before the award ceremony, Chitwood planted a tree at the center to commemorate the occasion and his scientific contributions to Russia and the world.

The Bakoulev Award was established in 1998, and Chitwood is the second American recipient, following Dr. Denton Cooley of the Texas Heart Institute in 2010.

Chitwood is the Jo Allison and Eddie Smith Distinguished Chair at the ECHI. He is a past president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the largest professional cardiac surgery society in the world. In 2001, he gave the Bourokovsky Lecture at the Bakoulev Center.

Chitwood is a pioneer in developing new technology for minimally invasive heart surgery. The ECU Robotic Surgical Center has trained hundreds of surgeons from around the world in the robotic surgical techniques. Chitwood also pioneered robotic valve repairs using the da Vinci system and, in 2000, used it to perform the first complete mitral valve repair in North America. He was the lead investigator of the FDA robotic mitral valve trials. Chitwood has special expertise in complex valve surgery including mitral repair as well as aortic valve and cardiac rhythm surgery.

The Bakoulev Center was founded in 1956 by Soviet surgeon Aleksandr Bakoulev as the Thoracic Surgery Institute of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR. In 1961, the facility was renamed to the Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery and renamed for Bakoulev in 1967 following his death.

From: East Carolina University News Services, Doug Boyd

Dr. Wilson continues to travel and teach prosthetic urology two weeks per month. He has a boutique practice in Palm Springs, CA.

Dr. Juan Montero has been leading medical missions to the Philippines since 1981 with different groups of Filipino expatriates. As a volunteer team leader Doc has also continuously recruited US-based Filipino doctors to do volunteer work in the Philippines. Under the leadership of Dr. Montero, Physicians for Peace, Philippines established a Walking Free program, conducted surgical and medical missions, helped advance health care in communities, developed a donation program of equipment and eyeglasses, and opened an eye bank for the Seeing Clearly program.

Physicians for Peace is an international non-profit whose volunteer medical professionals provide training and education in developing countries to promote sustainable healthcare programs and partnerships. The organization has long been an integral thread in the fabric of Hampton Roads.

Doc is proud to have received the first-ever Physicians for Peace Lifetime Achievement Award.