2003 Top Doctors
Our second annual guide, featuring 210 physicians in 45 specialties
by Bonn Garrett, list compiled by Jessica R. Heck
Good Advice
Doctors outside of Hampton Roads offer their best advice about common ailments and diseases
by Russell Wild
Just In Case
In major emergencies, special decontamination showers keep patients from contaminating hospitals
by Bill Burnham
Virtual Rounds
Sentara’s cutting-edge electronic intensive care unit (eICU) provides patients with round-the-clock critical care
by Kelli Caplan
Take Heart
New cardiac center at Maryview will offer the latest in cardiac surgery for those in western Hampton Roads
by Karen Haywood Queen
Heartburn Is No Joke
Obici’s Heartburn Treatment Center restored quality to patient’s life
by Antionette Calabrase
An Arthur to Live With
Home health care keeps ailing couple together and happy despite complex health problems
by Jill Coley
When the Big One Hits
All 16 jurisdictions in the region cooperate in a groundbreaking plan for responding to major medical emergencies
by Antionette Calabrase
Best of Both Birthing Worlds
TLC from a midwife, seconds from a high-tech hospital
by Karen Haywood Queen
Raising Standards
Operation Smile and American Heart Association join forces to improve standards of care in developing countries
by Antionette Calabrase
What? No Illegible Scrawl?
Paperless office is just part of doctor’s approach to personal medical care
by Karen Haywood Queen
Physicians for Peace
Norfolk-based humanitarian group forges international relationships that pay off in better health care and training abroad
by Bill Burnham
No Curse? A Blessing
Women taking the new birth control pill Seasonale don’t miss monthly hassle
by Karen Haywood Queen
Practice Makes Perfect
Standardized patients help medical students learn
by Karen Haywood Queen
Road Warriors
Hampton Roads’ only mobile neonatal and pediatric critical care team look like superheroes to their patients’ families
by Irene Bowers
Maddry
It pops up inside old tires in junkyards, shares the sunlight atop windswept ocean dunes, and brings patches of vivid color to the sandy yards of house trailers or beach cottages along the Carolina and Virginia coasts
Reporter
Your electric bills give a clue as to what’s coming as part of energy deregulation and competition
Town & Country
Painting Ships
Retired captain’s art reinforces his attachment to the Navy
Around Town
While Norah Jones was basking in the spotlight at this year’s Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ben Harper didn’t even watch them. Both are coming to town
Life
At Home
Haven’t you ever seen anybody wrap eggshells in a paper towel and hide them deep down in the trash before?
Health
The controversial Atkins diet produces both supporters and skeptics
Style
Summer Straps range from balletic flats to high-heeled, convertible gladiator styles
Home & Garden
Virginia Beach palm collectors find their favorites trees flourish in Pungo
Travel
Day trips to the Eastern Shore tempt travelers with fishing, water sports, golf, nature and the arts
Dish
Not Just Plane Food
Flying the foodless skies doesn’t have to mean flying hungry
Grilled
Dads can achieve grilling greatness this Father’s Day
Underground Gourmet
For just a few short months each year, something special takes root and flourishes in Williamsburg: The Williamsburg Farmers Market
Local Flavor
For almost six decades, Charlie’s Seafood has served up seafood and smiles
Last Words
In the past seven days I’ve had three doctor’s appointments, four dozen injections, enough Novocain to numb a horse...I haven’t felt this good in ages
