Our Surgeons
George Kevin Gillian M.D., F.A.C.S
Dr. Gillian is experienced and proficient in many areas of laparoscopic surgery but he maintains a particularly strong focus on the evaluation and management of patients with hernia issues and gastroesophageal reflux disease. He has established several heartburn centers in the region, most recently the Heartburn Center at INOVA Alexandria Hospital.
Sophia Lee M.D., F.A.C.S
Dr. Sophia Lee brings advanced training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to patients throughout Northern Virginia. Dr. Lee joined Virginia Heartburn and Hernia Institute in 2019, working alongside founder Dr. Kevin Gillian, a pioneer in laparoscopic hernia and reflux surgery in the region. She was designated a Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery and Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery – recognitions reflecting both her technical skill and her outcomes.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech Post on 900th LINX
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kevin Gillian, Director of the Heartburn Center at Virginia Hospital Center and a leader…
900 LINX IMPLANTS
Dr. Gillian and his team implanted the first LINX device in the DMV in 2013. Dr. Gillian has been training…
750 LINX IMPLANTS
Dr. Gillian and his team implanted the first LINX device in the DMV in 2013. Dr. Gillian has been training…
Facilities
Virginia Hospital Center, INOVA Alexandria Hospital, and Harbor Heights Surgery Center
Dr. Gillian and Dr. Lee currently perform surgery at these facilities because of the excellent care their patients receive there. We have been providing surgical services in the area since 1998 and have been on staff at many regional facilities but these are where we feel our patients get the most reliable high quality care.