Contact & Appointment Information
- Phone: (757) 233-2438
- Email: tpmgpc1@gmail.com
Department: General Surgery
About Dr. Ricardo Moscoso, MD, FACS
Modern surgery demands precision, skill, and smart choices. These factors shape patient results. Dr. Ricardo Moscoso, MD, FACS, shows top excellence time after time.
Named among America’s Top 50 Doctors, Dr. Moscoso shines in general and gut surgery. He blends top training, leadership, teaching, and patient-first care. His path spans Yale, Columbia Medical School, and Tufts University. It shows his full commitment to top medicine.
Dr. Ricardo Moscoso earns praise for his steady hands in surgery. He leads hospital teams and pushes minimally invasive and laparoscopic methods in the Virginia Beach area.
A Surgeon Shaped by Skill and Top Learning
General surgery needs sharp minds, steady hands, and calm nerves. Each choice affects patients deeply.
Dr. Ricardo Moscoso honed these traits over the years. He used top training and real surgery leadership. His main work covers:
Laparoscopic surgery, Gut surgery, General belly operations, Low-cut surgical methods, Tough surgery choices
His name rests on skill alone. It also includes guiding teams and training new doctors.
Strong Start at Yale University
Dr. Ricardo Moscoso kicked off at Yale, a top school worldwide.
He earned his biology degree with high honors. Magna Cum Laude marked his skill in science, thought, research, and analysis.
At Yale, he built the basics in:
Molecular biology, Body functions, Research ways, Deep science review
This tough base set him up for medicine and surgery wins.
Medical School at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
In 1991, DDr. Ricardo Moscoso got his MD from Columbia. It’s a leading U.S. medical school.
He learned advanced care and surgery there. Key areas included:
Hard diagnosis skills, Surgery body maps and skills, Patient-first care, Urgent and injury medicine
Columbia sparked his love for surgery, especially belly and gut work.
General Surgery Residency at Tufts University
After school, Dr. Ricardo Moscoso trained at Tufts New England Medical Center.
Residency meant real hands-on work. There he sharpened:
Belly surgery, Urgent operations, Injury care, Before and after patient care, Room leadership
This built his sharp eye and sure hand for hard cases.
Board Certified with Top Credentials
Dr. Ricardo Moscoso holds:
Diplomate status from the American Board of Surgery, Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
These mark peak surgery standards and ethics.
They prove his skill in:
General operations, Advanced surgery skills, Patient safety and results, Ongoing learning, and top care
FACS shows leadership and honest care, too.
Key Leadership in Hospitals
Dr. Ricardo Moscoso led in big roles like:
Chief Medical Staff at Sentara Bayside Chief Surgery at Sentara Bayside
He guided big teams and surgery units.
Duties covered:
Surgery quality checks, Full hospital coordination, Care policy creation, Guiding young surgeons
His work raised surgery levels and patient care in Virginia.
Teaching and School Role
Dr. Ricardo Moscoso loves training doctors. He teaches as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS).
He won the:
Eastern Virginia Medical School Top Teaching Award (2013)
It honors his skill in:
Training surgery residents, Guiding students, Building class plans, Sharing real surgery stories
He teaches with clear steps, firm rules, and hands-on know-how.
Focus on Laparoscopic and Gut Surgery
Dr. Moscoso excels in key areas:
Laparoscopic Surgery
This method uses small cuts and special tools for less harm.
He picks it to:
Cut recovery time, Ease after-surgery pain, Drop complication risks, Boost accuracy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
He handles digestive tract work like:
Stomach operations, Bowel surgery, Hernia fixes, Gallbladder removal
His knowledge brings safe fixes for many gut issues.
Start of Princess Anne Surgery
In 2008, Dr. Moscoso launched Princess Anne Surgery in Virginia Beach.
It offers:
Custom surgery talks, Advanced small-cut work, Same-day operations, Tailored recovery plans
In 2015, he joined TPMG. This grew expert surgery reach in Southside Virginia.
Care Close to Home
His office and hospital ties bring top surgery near locals.
Goals include:
Better specialist access, Shorter waits, More patient learning, Stronger health results
He blends expert skill with local focus and gains wide respect.
Awards for Top Work
Dr. Moscoso gets steady nods for surgery and care.
Key Wins: Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Doc (2015-2022), Virginia Living Magazine Top Doctor (several years), Eastern Virginia Medical School Top Teaching Award (2013), Hampton Roads Top Doc All-Stars (2022)
These prove his reliable high care over the years.
Group Ties and Networks
Dr. Moscoso joins key groups like:
American College of Surgeons (FACS), Virginia Beach Medical Society, Deterling Society
They keep him current on surgery advances and ethics.
Surgery View: Accuracy, Safety, Kindness
Dr. Moscoso sees surgery as full patient support, not just skill.
His approach covers:
Smart pre-op plans, Small-cut methods when right, Plain talk with patients, Safety and result focus, Recovery help
His cool room style and detailed eye stand out.
Trust from Years of Care
Dr. Moscoso has won the trust of thousands in Virginia.
Patients call his care:
Complete Calm and steady Pro and sharp Skill top-notch
He breaks down hard surgeries into easy words. This leaves patients ready and sure.
Impact on Surgery in Virginia
Dr. Moscoso has left a strong mark on surgery in Virginia. He did this by:
Pushing forward laparoscopic surgery skills. Building better leadership in hospital surgery teams. Guiding new surgeons. Opening up minimally invasive surgery to more people. Boosting patient recovery results.
His efforts still guide surgery standards in the area.
A Legacy of Surgical Excellence and Leadership
Dr. Ricardo Moscoso blends top training, surgery skills, leadership, and kind care.
His path runs from Yale to Columbia, Tufts training, and top roles at Sentara Bayside. It shows years of work in the craft of surgery and facts.
He goes beyond surgery. He teaches, leads, and creates new ways. His actions help many lives in Virginia.
Dr. Moscoso lives up to “America’s Top 50 Doctors” in every way. He brings top surgery with skill, honesty, and care.
FAQs
Q. Where did Dr. Moscoso study?
He earned his bachelor’s at Yale University. He got his MD at Columbia University. He did a residency at Tufts University.
Q. What is his clinic address?
TPMG Princess Anne Surgery
Q. What email can patients use?
Use tpmgpc1@gmail.com to reach him.
Q. Why is Dr. Moscoso highly recognized?
He earns praise for top surgery, leadership, teaching, and steady “Top Doctor” honors.