Eric Dobratz, MD

Professor

Otolaryngology


Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

757.388.6200


Dr. Eric Dobratz is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in EVMS Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He is also Board-certified in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Dobratz has a highly specialized practice where he focuses exclusively on plastic surgery of the face, head and neck. He has double board certifications from the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

I decided facial plastic surgery was the specialty I wanted to practice in very early in medical school.  During first year anatomy class, the face and neck anatomy was, in my opinion, the most intricate and interesting area to study.  I sought out the opportunity to shadow facial plastic surgeons early in medical school and was intrigued by the fact this craft required not only exacting surgical skill, but also a creative and artistic challenge.  I made the decision to pursue facial plastic surgery my first year of medical school and never looked back because I have the ability to help make such a positive impact on my patients' lives.  Every day presents a new challenge and I remain thankful every day for this opportunity.

One of the things I enjoy most about practicing as a facial plastic surgeon are the times I am able to remove a patient’s dressing, hand them a mirror and watch the excitement on their face when they see the changes made by surgery.  I am thrilled to know I am able to make immediate and life altering changes for my patients. Whether I am performing surgery to reconstruct a cleft lip on a young baby or performing a cosmetic surgery to change a facial feature that has bothered a patient for some time, I know the outcome will help increase their self-confidence and self-esteem for years to come.

Faculty Appointments

Professor
Director, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstrutive Surgery
Director, Residency Training Program

Office Hours

Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM 
Wednesday   8:00AM - 5:00PM 
Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM 
Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM 

Medical Education

Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia

Residency

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia

Fellowship

University of Minnesota (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Minneapolis, MN

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Presentations and Scholarships

Clinical Practice Locations

EVMS Facial Plastic Surgery Center & Aesthetic Med Spa
6261 East Virginia Beach Blvd.
Suite 200
Norfolk VA 23502
757-226-8089

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
River Pavilion
600 Gresham Drive
Suite 1100
Norfolk, VA 23507
757-226-8089

 

Specialties

Primary specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat

Secondary specialty: Facial Plastic Surgery

Practice Locations

600 Gresham Drive
Suite 1100
River Pavilion
Norfolk
757.388.6200

Faculty Appointments

Professor
Director, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstrutive Surgery
Director, Residency Training Program

Office Hours

Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM 
Wednesday   8:00AM - 5:00PM 
Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM 
Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM 

Medical Education

Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia

Residency

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia

Fellowship

University of Minnesota (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Minneapolis, MN

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Presentations and Scholarships

Clinical Practice Locations

EVMS Facial Plastic Surgery Center & Aesthetic Med Spa
6261 East Virginia Beach Blvd.
Suite 200
Norfolk VA 23502
757-226-8089

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
River Pavilion
600 Gresham Drive
Suite 1100
Norfolk, VA 23507
757-226-8089

 

Specialties

Primary specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat

Secondary specialty: Facial Plastic Surgery

Practice Locations

600 Gresham Drive
Suite 1100
River Pavilion
Norfolk
757.388.6200