David Weintritt, MD, a breast cancer surgeon, is joining the Virginia Cancer Specialists cancer treatment team.
Dr. Weintritt specializes in resensation nipple-sparing mastectomy, perfusion imaging during nipple-sparing mastectomy and research pioneering better visualization of lymph nodes during surgery. Dr. Weintritt completed his medical degree at the Gainesville-based University of Florida, according to the Oct. 3 Virginia Cancer Specialists news release.
"Nothing with cancer happens in a silo," Dr. Weintritt said. "Virginia Cancer Specialists offers the staff and resources to collaborate and develop surgical plans within a network of collaborative care. So, when there's a discussion about a patient, there's a widespread joint discussion of patient care."