Sharon L Bachman, MD
A member of Inova Medical Group
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Board Certified Specialty: Surgery
Clinical Interest: Gallbladder Surgery, General Surgery including Gallbladder and Hernia Surgery, Hernia Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotics and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Years of Experience: 26
Gender: Female
Languages: English
Physician Group
Inova General Surgery - Fairfax
Inova General Surgery - Greenbriar
Hospital Affiliations
Biography
Dr. Sharon Bachman is a specialty care physician board certified in general surgery. She joins Inova Medical Group with over 15 years of clinical experience. She has a special interest in management of complex abdominal wall and inguinal hernias, surgical education, and the techniques of minimally invasive surgery. She has an active research interest in prosthetic materials used in hernia repair.
Most recently Dr. Bachman served as an assistant professor of clinical surgery at the University of Missouri Hospitals and a staff surgeon at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital, both in Columbia, MO.
Dr. Bachman became interested in surgical services because of the opportunities to problem-solve utilizing a skill set that is both intellectual and manual. Her goal is to help patients regain their functional lifestyle.
A native of the Boston area, Dr. Bachman currently resides in Falls Church. In her spare time she likes to exercise, enjoys art and cooking, especially with locally grown products obtained from regional farmers' markets.
Background
Medical Education:
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School 1998
Residency:
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine Surgery ( ) 7/1/1998-6/30/2001
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine General Surgery ( ) 7/1/2003-6/30/2005
Fellowship:
- Johns Hopkins Hospital Surgical Res. Fellow ( ) 7/16/2001-6/30/2003
- University of Missouri School of Medicine Minimally Invasive Surgery ( ) 7/1/2005-6/30/2007
Board Certification:
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