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Our General Surgeons - Fauquier Health

General Surgery • Warrenton, VA • Since 1925

About

Summary: Fauquier Health in Warrenton, VA is a private, 97-bed acute care hospital within a community health system offering general surgery among its services. The health system is nationally recognized (Leapfrog Top General Hospital) with Joint Commission accreditation and a range of specialties including OB/GYN, cardiology, orthopedics, urology, breast health, colorectal, and robotic-assisted options. For general surgery needs at Fauquier Health, you can expect access to surgical services through a dedicated surgical team led by leaders such as the Director of Surgical Services, with affiliated specialties and perioperative care. Contact: 500 Hospital Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186; main line: 540-316-5000.

Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

Warrenton, VA

Phone

+1-540-316-5000

Email

OLC-Complaints@vdh.virginia.gov

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • General surgery
  • Robotic-assisted surgery
  • Minimally invasive techniques
  • Abdominal surgery
  • Appendectomy
  • Breast surgery (biopsy, lumpectomy, mastectomy)
  • Cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery)
  • Colon surgery
  • Esophageal procedures
  • GERD procedures
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hernia repair
  • Lipoma removal
  • Parathyroid surgery
  • Pilonidal surgery
  • Small bowel surgery
  • Thyroid surgery

Technology & Equipment

  • Robotic-assisted surgery
  • Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
  • Robotic-assisted knee replacement

Team

  • Nchang Azefor, F.A.C.S. — MD, F.A.C.S.
  • Joseph Brown, F.A.C.S. — MD, F.A.C.S.
  • Cynthia Dougherty, F.A.C.S. — MD, F.A.C.S.

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Awards & Accreditations

  • 4.8 / 5 (26)
  • 4.9 / 5 (67)
  • 4.9 / 5 (60)
  • 5.0 / 5 (10)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Fauquier Health website: 4.8/5 to 5.0/5 across various surgeons (multiple individual provider ratings provided)
  • US News & World Report (Dr. Joseph A. Brown): 5/5 (11)
  • WebMD (Dr. Joseph A. Brown): 4.5/5 (4)

Patients praise

  • thoroughness in explanations
  • clear communication
  • compassionate care
  • courteous staff
  • positive and kind demeanor

Common complaints

  • lower-than-average patient experience scores at the hospital level

"Patients consistently praise this provider for their thoroughness, clear communication, and compassionate approach. They appreciate the provider's willingness to explain medical information in detail, answer questions thoroughly, and involve patients in decision-making."

— US News & World Report (Dr. Joseph A. Brown)

"He is kind and positive and very informed."

— WebMD (Dr. Joseph A. Brown)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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