About Richmond Surgical Specialists

At Richmond Surgical - Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, we provide high-quality care through advanced surgical procedures and treatments—including lumpectomies and mastectomies.

We understand that surgery can be overwhelming, which is why we offer comprehensive, compassionate care. This helps our patients be more comfortable and informed when discussing diagnoses and treatment plans. We also offer extended resources as part of the HCA Virginia Physicians network, to ensure patients receive the best possible care.

Breast care

Starting with the vision of George Knaysi, MD, our breast care team has been working in the Richmond community for more than 35 years. We perform breast surgeries at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, which is an American College of Surgeons Comprehensive Community Cancer Center. It is also an American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and is certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).

We partner with Henrico Doctors' Hospital to create patient-centered experiences for the treatment of breast diseases, including breast cancer.

Our specialists include:

• Breast radiologists
• Medical oncologists
• Nurse navigators
• Pathologists
• Radiation oncologists
• Social workers
• Total skin sparing mastectomy with reconstruction options

Services and treatments

Our surgeons provide a wide range of services and treatments for breast conditions.

These include:

• Breast-conserving surgery
• Minimally invasive breast biopsy
• Minimally invasive surgical lymph node assessment
• Various types of mastectomy

Breast ultrasound

We offer specialized 3D ultrasound technology to comfortably and quickly provide imaging procedures for women with dense breast tissue. Each exam takes approximately 15 minutes and is typically completed after your annual mammogram.