Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates - Winston-Salem

Happy Labor Day from Salem Surgical Associates!
We'll be open tomorrow at 8am.

Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day!

Ready to make a remarkable career move? The Novant Health Medical Group is hosting an in-person hiring event in Winston-Salem, NC Thursday, May 18th from 3:30p-6:30p for RN, CMA, CNA, LPN, Phlebotomist, Sonographer and Patient Services (clerical) positions. On the spot interviews and offers will be available for qualified candidates! Salem Surgical will be there from 4-5 and have patient service coordinator, certified medical assistant and nurse position openings!

Click here to register for the event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/novant-health-medical-group-hiring-event-greater-winston-salem-tickets-620819085597

We hope to see you there!

When you need to see a surgeon we strive to get you in the same day.

Depend on Novant Health for same-day and next-day surgical consults. As part of our focus on growth and access, Novant Health has expanded same-day and next-day surgical consult capabilities for general surgery (bariatric, urologic, colorectal and breast). These capabilities reach patients across the Triad. “Within all ...

Happy Healthcare Week! We're celebrating our clinical staff at Salem Surgical. Help us in thanking them for all that they do! Don't mind if we're dressed like our favorite decade or eating our favorite childhood cereals.

Masking is now optional at Salem Surgical! We've always been smiling, but now you can see our faces and we can see yours!

4 good reasons you might still want to wear a mask. Novant Health is lifting face mask requirements but there are four good reasons you might still want to wear one.

Join us Thursday, 3/2/23 at noon for virtual weight loss treatment support group! If you're thinking about, currently undergoing or have already undergone weight loss treatment please join us. This month, Dr. Paul Chandler will be discussing bariatric surgery and busting some common misconceptions about it. Also hear from other patients who are on their weight loss and wellness journey. To register, please call Jill Pfefferkorn, Bariatric Nurse Navigator at 336-277-6544.

In support of Obesity Care Week, the staff at Salem Surgical Associates is kicking off our Healthy You Challenge! We're also hosting an obesity treatment support group in conjunction with CoreLife on Thursday, 3/2/23. Click the link to learn more about obesity care week or give us a call to register for the support group!

Join Us in Supporting Obesity Care Week 2023! - Obesity Action Coalition OAC is a proud Founding Champion of Obesity Care Week (OCW). Join us in supporting OCW2023 to change the way we care about obesity!

Is your New Year's Resolution to lose weight to be healthier and happier in 2023? Let Salem Surgical join you on your weight loss journey. Watch our free online informational seminar anytime to learn more about how weight loss surgery can help you become the best you in 2023! https://nhssaportal.pattrax.com/Seminar


Photo credit: Obesity Action Coalition

Happy New Year from Salem Surgical Associates!

🚨 Surgeon Spotlight 🚨
Dr. Dennis joined Salem Surgical Associates in August 2022. He first developed an interest in medicine when he was in high school because he had a lot of sports-related injuries, which required surgery. When he observed how the surgical team, nursing staff, and physical therapist took care of him through his long rehabilitation, he immediately knew he wanted to become a doctor and help others in the same way. He grew up doing carpentry, home remodeling, and other woodworking, which made surgery the obvious choice for specialty once he began medical school. He was drawn to surgery because he loves working with his hands, problem-solving, the evolving technology of surgery, and the ability to fix something that is broken. He stays up to date with the most current technological advances in order to provide his patients with the best possible care. Through the extensive robotic and complex laparoscopic surgery techniques that he learned during his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, he can offer his patients minimally invasive surgical options, which result in less pain and a quicker and smoother recovery. During his training and career, he was awarded the administrative chief resident position and Wendell M. Levi Jr MD Award for Surgical Leadership. He has also been honored as an ESPN Academic All-American Nominee while he was playing Quarterback at Catawba College during his undergraduate years. In his free time, he is a family man first and foremost. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Faith, and their 3 young children Madelyn, Charlotte, and Miller. Their children keep them quite busy with swimming, gymnastics, and soccer practices. As a native of Durham, he is an avid Duke fan. He also enjoys supporting Catawba College in nearby Salisbury, where he played football as an undergrad. His family and him love the beach, especially Charleston, SC where they spent 5 years during his residency training. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis, call 336-765-5221.

Elfie gets surgery at Kernersville Medical Center!

2022 healthy holiday gifts for body and soul Yoga accessories, Mediterranean cook book, and a chill-out alarm clock all make perfect gifts.

We're open on Black Friday!
If you need to see a surgeon the day after Thanksgiving, just call us, 336-765-5221.

New Guidelines for Weight-Loss Surgery!
This replaces a statement that was written over 30 years ago. A lot has changed since 1991, especially our understanding of the chronic disease of obesity and its treatment. American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ( ) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders ( ) issued these joint guidelines. Major updates include:
-Bariatric surgery is recommended for individuals with BMI >35 with or without associated medical problems
-Consider bariatric surgery for individuals with BMI 30-35 with associated medical problems such as type 2 diabetes
-For Asian population, individuals with BMI >27.5 should be offered bariatric surgery
-Long term scientific studies prove that bariatric surgery is safe and effective for treating obesity and related conditions

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that obesity is a risk factor for breast cancer? According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medicine Association, in patients with obesity, weight-loss surgery (aka bariatric surgery) can help lower your risk of certain cancers such as breast cancer. If you are struggling with obesity, call Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates at 336-765-5221 to learn more about how weight-loss surgery can improve or even save your life!

Cancer Risk and Mortality in Adults With Obesity Who Underwent Bariatric Surgery vs No Surgery This matched cohort study investigates whether bariatric surgery is associated with lower cancer risk and mortality in adult patients with a body mass index of 35 or greater who underwent bariatric surgery at a US health system between 2004 and 2017 vs those who did not undergo surgery for their...

It's now easier to call Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates - Winston-Salem.

🚨 Surgeon Spotlight! 🚨

Dr. Paul Chandler specializes in robotic bariatric surgery and minimally invasive general surgery. He grew up in Wilmington, NC and has lived in many other places before returning to NC to settle down. He's married with 2 daughters and loves to swim and hike.

Salem Surgical Weight Loss Informational Seminar this afternoon!

Call 336-765-5221 to reserve your space! Learn about weight loss surgery and how it can help change your life. Bariatric surgery is the MOST effective and durable treatment for obesity and related medical conditions.



photo credit: © Obesity Action Coalition