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- Medical Director
- F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.S
- MD: University of Alberta
- Fellow: Royal College of Surgeons, Canada
- American College of Surgeons
- Diplomate: American Board of Plastic Surgeons
- Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- Society for Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- F.A.C.S.
- American College of Surgery
- American Medical Society
- Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgery
- Virginia Society of Plastic Surgery
- Medical Society of Virginia
- Norfolk Academy of Medicine
- Chesapeake Medical Society
- Seaboard Medical Society
- Society of Neuro Science
- Virginia Surgical Society
- Southern Medical Society
Our Physicians
David A. Gilbert, M.D.
“I was born to plastic surgery. All surgical challenges have a cosmetic side and patient participation is essential. New cosmetic techniques are exciting and continue to advance the specialty, but patient service and satisfaction are my number one goals.. My goal is to do what is best for my patients and give my time for their needs. This is why I love my work.”
Dr. Gilbert’s interest in plastic surgery began as a medical student during a trauma rotation. This exposure evolved into a deep respect for patients and their surgical challenges. An early preceptorship in genitourinary reconstruction and a fellowship in hand, surgery helped to focus his interest in these two reconstructive areas. Over his plastic surgery career, Dr. Gilbert has maintained an abiding interest in cosmetic surgery, and more recently, in body scanner technology.
Personal Mission Statement:
My goal as a well-trained plastic surgeon is to produce my best possible results while respecting my patient’s wishes and privacy. My extensive surgical experience provides me with the best opportunity to meet my patients’ needs.. The interactive relationship between a doctor and a patient presents a unique opportunity to provide comfort and happiness to others.
Dr. David A. Gilbert is a native of Canada. He earned his medical degree at The University of Alberta. This was followed by an internship at the Vancouver General Hospital. Dr. Gilbert then completed his general surgery and plastic surgery training at The University of Alberta. Following a Plastic Surgery fellowship at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and a Hand Fellowship at New York University, he became board certified in plastic surgery in 1978. Dr. Gilbert joined Plastic Surgery Specialist in 1979 and has been practicing Norfolk ever since.
Dr. Gilbert holds a Community Faculty position at The Eastern Virginia Medical School as an Associate Professor in Surgery (Plastic Surgery). He has served on numerous hospital boards and committees including Department Chairman at Bon Secours DePaul Hospital on two occasions.
Dr. Gilbert has active hospital privileges at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital aid Leigh Memorial Hospital, The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, and DePaul Hospital. He also has consulting privileges at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Maryview Hospital.
Dr. Gilbert is a member of numerous national and international medical societies, including The American College of Surgeons, The American Board for Plastic Surgeons, The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, The International Reconstructive Microsurgical Society, and The Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons Society. Dr. Gilbert's active practice includes a balance of cosmetic plastic surgery including body contouring and facial rejuvenation procedures. He also has an active interest in reconstructive genitourinary surgery. He has written extensively on many plastic surgery topics. Dr. Gilbert actively interfaces with hospital residents, the trauma team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and the genitourinary reconstructive fellows on a daily basis.
Dr. Gilbert resides in Virginia Beach with his three children.
Robert H. Schnarrs, M.D.
Dr. Robert Schnarrs is a native of central Pennsylvania. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medicine from the Pennsylvania State University. This was followed with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He then embarked upon his surgical training at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania. He completed a general surgery residency and subsequently became board certified in General Surgery and recently recertified.
A Plastic Surgery Residency was then completed at the Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine in Norfolk. Virginia, and then followed with a fellowship in oculoplastic, orbital and aesthetic surgery, also at the Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine. Board certification in Plastic Surgery, as well as a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery has been subsequently added. Dr. Schnarrs began practice in the Hampton Roads area in 1991 as an assistant professor on the full time faculty at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Plastic Surgery. During that time, he also served as the assistant program director for the residency program. In 1994 he departed full time academic practice to begin private practice in Norfolk, Virginia. He has continued in that capacity since. He continues to hold a community faculty position with the Eastern Virginia Medical School and frequently lectures and instructs medical students and residents. Dr. Schnarrs has served and continues to serve on a number of academic committee appointments both locally and nationally. His most recent position was the President of the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Alumni Association. He has also served on numerous hospital committees locally including Chairman of the Sentara Hospitals, Department of Plastic Surgery on two separate occasions. He holds staff privileges at a number of local hospitals. He is a member of numerous local, state, regional, national, and international societies. He has been appointed to the Virginia Medical Malpractice Review Panel by the Virginia Supreme Court. He serves on two committees for National Plastic Societies and is also an accredited inspector for the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities. He has published numerous articles in plastic surgery related journals, as well as several textbook chapters. He has also edited several educational videotapes. He has participated in numerous medical relief efforts in several developing countries and continues to donate time and effort to provide care and education to underprivileged individuals. He has served on the faculty for numerous educational symposiums and continues to actively lecture on a number of topics, both locally, regionally, and nationally to audiences ranging from lay public to subspecialty continuing education programs for physicians.
Dr. Schnarrs private practice deals predominantly with cosmetic plastic surgery and reconstructive breast surgery. He is regionally recognized as a leader in breast reconstruction for correction of congenital anomalies and after mastectomy for carcinoma. Dr. Schnarrs practice also encompasses the treatment of upper extremity and hand injuries and anomalies, as well correction of craniomaxilofacial injuries. He actively participates in the care of burn victims in association with the trauma service at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Dr. Schnarrs personal time is predominantly consumed with activities related to his three children, (two daughters and a son). ages ranging from high school and up. He enjoys outdoor activities and recently embarked on obtaining a pilots license.
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