F. Andrew Morfesis,
M.D., F. A. C.S. |
My name is Andrew Morfesis, M. D., Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the duties that I perform are in two categories:
1. Diagnosis of problems that are treated with surgery.
2. Surgery of many problem areas
such as abdominal surgery including hernia, breast problems, surgery
of any type of cancer, and surgery
due to injuries.
One of the biggest areas in which we assist patients and referring doctors is situations where there is pain and determining if the pain and/or growth is surgically treatable. In addition, we offer expedited service where we can see patients the same day for emergency problems.
I have worked at Owen Drive Surgical Clinic of Fayetteville for around seven years but I have been in practice almost 25 years.
I love my job and I chose this field because I believe as an expert in the treatment of illnesses, I can make a difference. I have some knowledge of many languages including Spanish, German, French, Greek and some Italian and I am able to communicate well with people and assist them to resolve their problems.
SPECIALTY: Board Certified in General Surgery
Licensed in North Carolina, and Kentucky.
EDUCATION:
1970 - 1975: BS Degree, Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio
1975 - 1979: Doctor of Medicine from Penn State University Medical
School in Hershey, Pennsylvania
1979 - 1981: Intern and resident in General Surgery at the University
of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
1981 - 1984: Resident and chief resident in General Surgery at
Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PROFESSION EXPERIENCE:
1984 - 1987: Attending surgeon at Noyes Hospital, Dansville, NY
1984 - 1988: Surgical consultant at Groveland State Prison in
Groveland, NY
1987 - 1989: Surgical consultant at VA Medical Center, Bath, NY
1987 - 1988: Trauma surgeon at St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency Room, Rochester, NY
1989 - 1997: General surgeon at Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital,
Harlan, KY
1997 - 2000: Attending surgeon at Bladen County Hospital,
Elizabethtown, NC
2000 - Present: Attending surgeon, Cape Fear Valley Regional Medical
Center, Fayetteville, NC
2004 - Present: Co-Director, Trauma Service at Cape Fear Valley
Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC
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Kelly M Van Fossen,D.O joins
the practice on August 1, 2009
Kelly M. Van Fossen
D. O. |
My name is Kelly Van Fossen D.O.
I was born and raised in Columbus
Ohio. I was very athletic growing up and was a NCAA collegiate
swimmer.
I have an undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine and was a
certified athletic trainer prior to attending medical school.
I completed my Surgical Training at Grandview Hospital and Medical
Center in Dayton Ohio and am currently board eligible in General
Surgery. I hope to complete my board certification process by November 2009.
My interests are laparoscopic, minimally invasive
surgery and breast surgery.
I attended West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon West Virginia
and received an undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine and Athletic
Training, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville
Missouri for Medical School and completed my surgical training at
Grandview Hospital and Medical Center in Dayton.
My parents, Jim and Heather Van Fossen live in Wilmington North
Carolina. I have two sisters and three nieces. My husband, Duke
Matsuyama is a physician in Anesthesia.
Often I am asked, what is the difference between a DO and an MD? The
real difference is an approach to patient care. As an Osteopathic
Physician my philosophy for patient care is one that encompasses a
body, mind, and spiritual approach. We believe that illness can
manifest itself in more than just a physical sense and cannot fully be
treated without considering the whole individual and not just the
disease process.
I am very excited and eager to begin my surgical practice here in
Fayetteville at Owen Drive Surgical Clinic.
SPECIALTY: Board Eligible in General Surgery
Licensed in North Carolina, and Ohio.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2005- 2009 Grandview Hospital and Medical Center Dayton OH Residency General Surgery
2000- 2004 Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Kirksville, MO D.O. Medicine
2000-2004 Certified Athletic Trainer NATA Board of Certification Exam
1999 Internship in Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Grant, Grant Hospital Columbus Ohio
1996- 2000 Bachelor of Science: Sports Medicine Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV
Minor: Human Biology, Honors Graduated Cum Laude
1999 Internship in Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Grant, Grant Hospital Columbus Ohio
1997- 2000 Head Student Athletic Trainer West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon WV
Women’s Tennis, Varsity Football, Men and Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Soccer
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association
Ohio Osteopathic Association
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Board Eligible General Surgery
State of Ohio Training License July 2004-June 2009
North Carolina Medical License March 2009
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Dominic Louis Paul
Storto, D.O.
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My name is Dominic Storto, D.O.
I am from the Western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. When I was fifteen, I attended Valley Forge Military Academy (V.F.M.A.) in Wayne, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. Academic discipline and leadership training were emphasized at V.F.M.A. I also learned to ride horses and earned a varsity letter on the Equestrian team.
During my years at V.F.M.A., I discovered that military life was enjoyable. It was there that I set two very important goals for myself: one, to become a physician; and two, to become a commissioned officer in the United States Army.
After graduating with honors from V.F.M.A., I chose to study at Boston University and set out to achieve those two goals. I began Army ROTC training as well as a traditional pre-medcurriculum. In 1994 I was commissioned a Second Lieutenant and graduated with honors from B.U. with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology.
Life led me back to Philadelphia where I studied Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, a school that has been educating and training Physicians for 110 years! Istudied the science of medicine in the Osteopathic tradition, a philosophy that incorporates all the means of modern-day treatment (diagnostic imaging, use of appropriate medication and surgery), but also understands that the body’s physiologic systems function together as one cohesive unit. The body “unit” is affected by environmental, socio-economic and emotional/spiritual stressors, as well as disease process. The Osteopathic Physician is trained to implement all modalities available for the prevention of disease and the treatment of the underlying causes. This holistic approach to medicine helps our patients achieve rapid healing and overall health and wellness.
After completing my residency training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in the General Surgery discipline, I began my active duty service in the United States Army.
I was assigned to Womack Army Medical Center where I was on staff from July, 2003 to July, 2011. My military service included three deployments to Iraq, one deployment to Honduras and one deployment to Afghanistan. I have a particular affection for our troops, veterans, retirees and their families.
This, in large part, influenced my decision to settle and begin practice in the Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg community.
I am Board Certified in the specialty of General Surgery. My skill-set includes: abdominal surgery; general and advanced laparoscopic surgery; hernia surgery; vascular access surgery for long-term IV medication and hemodialysis access; endocrine surgery including thyroid surgery, breast conservation procedures and sentinel lymph node biopsy for the treatment of Breast Cancer; and the surgical treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the skin, including the treatment of chronic wounds.
I am grateful to have joined Drs. Morfesis and VanFossen. I share in their enthusiasm to reach out and meet the surgical needs of the community in a manner that not only meets, but strives to exceed, the standard of care.
SPECIALTY:
Board Certified in General Surgery
Licensed in North Carolina
EDUCATION:
1999-2002 Residency General Surgery- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
2002-2003 Chief Resident- University of New Jersey and affiliated Hospitals
1998-1999 Internship University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1994-1998 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic medicine
1990-1994 Bachelor of Arts - Boston University Major Biology Magna Cum Laude
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Frederick G. Meoli Scientific Paper Award- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Galen S. Young Sr. D.O. Award - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Commencement Speaker - Valley Forge Military Academy May, 1998
Distinguished Military Graduate - Boston University May, 1994
Golden Key National Honor Society – Boston University 1992
ORGANIZATIONS:
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association
Military Background
Lieutenant Colonel - United States Army medical Corps
Graduate- Army Officer Basic Course- Fort Sam, Houston, TX 1995
Recipient- Army Health Professional Scholarship 1994-1998
Recipient- Army ROTC Scholarship 1991-1994 |
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