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John Tillou, MD, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC. He has wanted to be a surgeon since undergoing an operation in high school.

A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Tillou received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he made the Dean’s List, coached high school baseball, worked in a pathology lab, and volunteered at a free medical clinic. 

During his undergraduate studies, he earned the Bioscience Undergraduate Research Mini-grant and received the Comprehensive Chemistry Award and Undergraduate Research Scholar award.

Dr. Tillou eventually returned home to attend medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he received the Dr. Graham Clark Scholarship and the Charles & Bernice McKay Scholarship.

After graduation, Dr. Tillou completed his general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed an additional colorectal surgery fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

While completing his training, Dr. Tillou co-authored several book chapters and papers. He also received the highest score on the annual colorectal training exam.

Dr. Tillou has undergone advanced training in minimally invasive, robotic, and transanal colon and rectal surgery techniques. He has a particular interest in the treatment and management of colon cancer, anal pain, and anal cancer.

In addition, Dr. Tillou holds many professional affiliations, including the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Medical Society of Virginia, and Chesapeake Colorectal Society.

Outside of work, Dr. Tillou enjoys hiking, skiing, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.

Profile Details

Fellowship

• Washington Hospital Center, 2017–2018

Residency

• Harvard University-Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 2012–2017

Education

• BS, University of Utah, 2008
• MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2012

Professional Distinctions

• Dr. Graham Clark Scholarship
• Charles & Bernice McKay Scholarship
• Fellow, American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery (ASCRS)
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (ACS)
• Chesapeake Colorectal Society
• Medical Society of Virginia

Elizabeth Alexandra Zubowicz, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a board-certified general surgeon. She specializes in bariatric surgery and hernia surgery. She performs both open as well as minimally invasive surgery, with a focus on robotic surgery and its advancement in the realm of general surgery.  She has performed over 1000 bariatric procedures and has a passion for helping patients get healthier.

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Dr. E. Alexandra Zubowicz is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as well as the American College of Surgeons.  Dr. Zubowicz received her medical degree from University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.  She completed her residency at the Georgetown-Medstar General Surgery Residency Program in Washington, DC.  She has presented at numerous regional and national conferences and has been published in multiple peer-reviewed publications. 

Dr. Zubowicz is originally from Atlanta, Georgia.  She has an interest in medical mission work and has been on several medical mission trips, in both Ecuador and in the Philippines.  Her husband is active duty with the United States Army, and they have two daughters Gabrielle and Sophia.