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With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world
Internal medicine
17 September

With a firm belief in the importance of listening to patients, he changed the way sickle cell disease is understood and treated around the world

VCU Gastroenterology-Hepatology Program Now Eighth Worldwide
Internal medicine
16 June

VCU Gastroenterology-Hepatology Program Now Eighth Worldwide

Twenty-three VCU health sciences schools and departments rank in top 50 for NIH research funding among public institutions
Internal medicine
27 February

Twenty-three VCU health sciences schools and departments rank in top 50 for NIH research funding among public institutions

What makes VCU Medical Center the top heart hospital in Virginia?
Internal medicine
03 February

What makes VCU Medical Center the top heart hospital in Virginia?

VCU expands access to care for adults with bleeding disorders
Internal medicine
27 October

VCU expands access to care for adults with bleeding disorders

In stalking the ‘silent killer,’ he transforms health in the liver and beyond
Internal medicine
21 August

In stalking the ‘silent killer,’ he transforms health in the liver and beyond

Research

Insights and discoveries shaping the future

Massey becomes one of two sites in Virginia to offer single-port robotic surgery for prostate cancer
Massey Cancer Center
28 September

Massey becomes one of two sites in Virginia to offer single-port robotic surgery for prostate cancer

Stravitz‑Sanyal liver institute at VCU opens Clinical Research Imaging Center to advance liver disease treatments
Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health
30 June

Stravitz‑Sanyal liver institute at VCU opens Clinical Research Imaging Center to advance liver disease treatments

Leaps and bounds in radiation oncology: Putting patients at the center of their cancer care
Internal medicine
10 March

Leaps and bounds in radiation oncology: Putting patients at the center of their cancer care

Researchers identify Achilles’ heel in lung cancer through common p53 genetic mutation
Internal medicine
09 March

Researchers identify Achilles’ heel in lung cancer through common p53 genetic mutation

Kidney cancer: Risk factors, treatment and clinical trials
Massey Cancer Center
02 March

Kidney cancer: Risk factors, treatment and clinical trials

Clinical trials: Shaping the standard of cancer care for the country
Massey Cancer Center
09 February

Clinical trials: Shaping the standard of cancer care for the country

Patient Stories

Stories of courage, healing, and hope from the people we serve

Massey patient leaves a lasting legacy by honoring the doctor she wished she’d never met
Internal medicine
08 July

Massey patient leaves a lasting legacy by honoring the doctor she wished she’d never met

Patient finds comfort and healing with VCU Health Hospital at Home
Internal medicine
09 February

Patient finds comfort and healing with VCU Health Hospital at Home

Virginia man comes back after heart transplant to compete in World Transplant Games
Internal medicine
06 February

Virginia man comes back after heart transplant to compete in World Transplant Games

Awards & Honors

Recognition of our accomplishments and excellence

Patricia Sime, M.D., Honored for Advancing Philanthropic Collaboration at VCU Health
Internal medicine
17 June

Patricia Sime, M.D., Honored for Advancing Philanthropic Collaboration at VCU Health

VCU Wilder School announces recipients of 18th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards
Internal medicine
17 February

VCU Wilder School announces recipients of 18th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards

More than 90 physicians from Internal Medicine named "Top Docs" in Virginia
Internal medicine
05 January

More than 90 physicians from Internal Medicine named "Top Docs" in Virginia

Videos

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2026 Massey Challenge
2026 Massey Challenge
The Pauley Heart Center is one of the nation's top heart hospitals and the best heart hospital in Virginia
The Pauley Heart Center is one of the nation's top heart hospitals and the best heart hospital in Virginia
Uncommon Heroes: Dr. Sanyal leads the fight against liver disease
Uncommon Heroes: Dr. Sanyal leads the fight against liver disease
Uncommon Heroes: Dr. Wally Smith, Sickle Cell Disease Researcher at VCU
Uncommon Heroes: Dr. Wally Smith, Sickle Cell Disease Researcher at VCU