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Dr. John Sayles
Dr. John Sayles
Virginia Business// December 30, 2023//
Dr. John M. Sayles, Sentara Surgery Specialists, Norfolk
Education: Medical degree, University of Illinois at Chicago; residency, Walter Reed Army Medical Center; fellowship, Lahey Clinic
Family: Married with two children
Career mentors: Army surgeons at Walter Reed, Lahey Clinic surgeons, current partners
Hobbies: Music, playing oboe in community band, hiking, making custom fishing rods
First job: Hardware store
What do you wish the public knew about colorectal health? Increased incidence of colorectal cancer in young patients, those who are less than 50 years old. Be diligent about screening and discuss any symptoms with your health care provider.
What has changed most in your field since you entered medicine? Use of robotic techniques to perform colon surgeries
