Dr. Eric Vess came to the Hampton Roads area after completing a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama Birmingham. Dr. Vess earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2017. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester Department of Orthopedics, where he received several awards, including the Soles-Tisdale-Lepel hip arthroplasty Resident Award.
Dr. Eric Vess came to the Hampton Roads area after completing a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama Birmingham. Dr. Vess earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2017. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester Department of Orthopedics, where he received several awards, including the Soles-Tisdale-Lepel hip arthroplasty Resident Award.
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Very informative and professional.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Vess is honest and very helpful.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very personable and professional. Rare qualities with great and caring attitude.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Seem like he wants to help
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
He took the time to hear my problems and gave an excellent diagnosis.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very knowledgeable very polite did a great job on my epidural. I will recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much and your team for the good work.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
He was very professional and had good bedside manners he explained everything to me in detail so I could understand it I think I am going to like Dr. Eric Vess
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional and friendly. Explained everything so I could understand it.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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Hampton Office
901 Enterprise Parkway Suite 900 Hampton, VA 23666
Suffolk Office
7007 Harbour View Blvd Suite 305 Suffolk, VA 23435
Williamsburg Office
4037 Ironbound Road Williamsburg, VA 23188
Dr. Eric Vess is joining Tidewater Orthopaedics as a back, neck, and spine surgeon in September 2023. He comes to the Hampton Roads area after completing a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama Birmingham.
Dr. Vess earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2017. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester Department of Orthopedics, where he received several awards, including the Soles-Tisdale-Lepel hip arthroplasty Resident Award.
His research has focused on hindfoot biomechanics and minimally invasive approaches to metastatic spine disease. Dr. Vess has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on these topics.
In addition to his clinical and research experience, Dr. Vess has received many academic honors. He graduated magna cum laude from James Madison University with a degree in chemistry. He received travel awards to present his research during medical school and was honored at graduation.
Dr. Vess brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for spine surgery to Tidewater Orthopaedics. His specialized fellowship training in complex spine procedures and his dedication to research will allow him to provide excellent care for patients with back, neck, and spinal disorders.
Excited to return to Virginia, Dr. Vess and his wife are eager to explore their new home area with their dog.
Very informative and professional.
Dr Vess is honest and very helpful.
Great
Great doctor.
Very personable and professional. Rare qualities with great and caring attitude.
Seem like he wants to help
He took the time to hear my problems and gave an excellent diagnosis.
Very knowledgeable very polite did a great job on my epidural. I will recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much and your team for the good work.
He was very professional and had good bedside manners he explained everything to me in detail so I could understand it I think I am going to like Dr. Eric Vess
Very professional and friendly. Explained everything so I could understand it.