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Ray T. RamirezRay T. Ramirez, MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon Medical Director,
Colon and Rectal Program

Dr. Ramirez brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Colon and Rectal Cancer Program. His career has been dedicated to refining and perfecting the art of colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Ramirez’s skill and credentials have earned him the respect of fellow physicians and surgeons. He is also recognized for his expertise in using innovative, minimally invasive surgical techniques and teaches these skills to physicians all around the world. Dr. Ramirez’s practice, Tidewater Surgical Specialists, is located in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Education

  • University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, B.A., 1985
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, M.D., 1993
  • General Surgery Residency, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA,
    July 1993 – June 1999
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, LA,
    July 1999 – June 2000

    Licensure

  • Virginia, June 1995 - present

    Certification

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Fellow of American College of Surgeons

    Honors

  • Eunice Baxter Award for Outstanding Surgical Chief Resident, 1999
  • John W. Baker, Jr. MD Award for Outstanding Senior Surgical Resident, 1998
  • First Place Residents’ Day Scientific Forum, 1998, “Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticulitis”
  • Selected Top Colorectal Surgeon by Hampton Roads Magazine

    Professional Societies

  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Phi Beta Kappa

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