Eugene D. Mcgahren III, MD | Charlottesville, VA | General Surgeon

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Meet Eugene McGahren, MD, the chief of pediatric surgery at UVA Health Children's in Charlottesville, VA.

accepting new patients
5

10 Ratings
42 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Children's Hospital and Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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10 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Dr. McGahren and his team are truly extraordinary the appt. was warm, welcoming and caring. He even came to our room after finishing an oncology visit. thanks to all for the exceptional care provided that day and throughout the surgery.

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February 20th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Buena experiensa [Good experience]

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July 3rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. is extremely compassionate and made sure to answer all of our questions about the surgery & device very reassuring.

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May 8th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. McGahren is a very sweet and caring man. I am very thankful he is on your team to help care for my son.

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April 14th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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They're very professional

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January 30th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. McGahren is very warm and friendly. Makes parent and child feel comfortable and seems to care about patients and families. Through this whole process he put me at ease.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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January 13th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Mcgahren is a very caring Doctor. He was helpful to me and my daughter. She was born with a CDH, and he operated on her successfully. He took great care with her during the whole process.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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February 18th, 2017

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Very caring and knowledgeable doctor with an excellent team. I feel fortunate to have had him care for my daughter. Thank you !

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December 10th, 2011

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UVA Health Pediatric Surgery

1204 W Main St Fl 5Charlottesville, VA 22903

Tel: (434) 924-0123

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Eugene D Mcgahren III III, MD	Dr. Gwo-Jaw Jaw Wang	Dr. John Kenneth Youel Jr, MD	Dr. Harry F Dorn-Arias, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
5 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	60 Years of Experience	66 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
Charlottesville , VA	Charlottesville , VA	Charlottesville , VA	Charlottesville , VA
Med School: University of Virginia School of Medicine	Med School: Kaohsiung Medical University	Med School: University of Michigan Medical School	Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Surgery

Appendectomy
Cellulitis
Hernia
Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
Thoracoscopy

Eugene D Mcgahren III holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in 1992.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Virginia Medical Center in 1990 and University of Virginia Medical Center in 1985.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Eugene D Mcgahren III's NPI number is 1992839716.

Kathleen Mary Rea
Nurse Practitioner
| Charlottesville, VA
(0)
Shoshana Tovah Levi
Surgical Oncology
10 Years Exp | Houston, TX
(0)
John Thomas Heineman
Plastic Surgery
14 Years Exp | Charlottesville, VA
(3)
Dr. Miriam E Wildeman, MD
Pathology
47 Years Exp | Charlottesville, VA
(0)
Dr. Matthew John Meyer, MD
Critical Care Medicine
15 Years Exp | Charlottesville, VA
(0)
Dr. Sergio Stephen Ferrante, MD
Surgery
7 Years Exp | Charlottesville, VA
(0)
Dr. John Ross Stringham, MD
Surgery
| Charlottesville, VA
(0)
Dr. Thomas Moore Daniel
Surgery
62 Years Exp | Charlottesville, VA
(0)
Dr. Richard Whitehill
Surgery
54 Years Exp | Charlottesville, VA
(2)
Dr. Matthew Joseph Lambert III
Surgery
57 Years Exp | Charlottesville, VA
(2)

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