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Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD
4.1 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Virginia Beach, VA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA.

About

Dr. McDermott graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA and has 36 years experience. Dr. McDermott currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Dr. McDermott has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McDermott received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. McDermott's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. McDermott is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Rib Fracture
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • The Local Choice-VA
  • Curative PPO
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  • Assurant Health
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  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    329 Phillip Ave Ste 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 481-2313
  2. 2 Office
    1168 First Colonial Rd Ste 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 481-4424
  3. 3 Office
    612 Kingsborough Sq Ste 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 842-4120
  4. 4 Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 395-8000

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4.1
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Mar 19, 2020
Dr McDermot had to remove my colon because of CDIF, in 2002, and he saved my life. The best of the best.
Jay Hunter — Mar 19, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Massachusetts Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Umass Memorial Medical Center|University College At Dublin / National University of Ireland
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McDermott's profile.

Dr. McDermott frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA