Savannah Robotic Surgeon

06/03/2026

Do you always need to fix a small hernia? Not all hernias require immediate surgery, but the bottom line is that hernias never get better on their own. Master Hernia surgeon T. Ellis “Chip” Barnes, MD, explains how most patients make their decision about hernia surgery. Call 912-350-3438 for an appointment or learn more at https://savannahroboticsurgeon.com/robotichernia-surgery/hernia-surgery/

05/29/2026

Relief from reflux is right here in Savannah!

From pizza and pasta to chocolate and citrus, reflux robs you of enjoying your favorite foods. Now, patients are finding relief from reflux in Savannah. Robotic surgeon and accredited Master Hernia Surgeon Dr. T. Ellis “Chip” Barnes and advanced gastroenterologist Dr. Jonathan Kandiah offer the cTIF procedure, a minimally invasive solution designed to stop reflux at its source.
Learn more at https://savannahreflux.com/

05/27/2026

Somewhere between the anatomy lab, the operating room, and a few questionable Phish setlists, Larson Miller quietly became an absolute killer surgeon.

Now Vanderbilt Plastic Surgery gets the privilege of the next chapter.

Smart. Calm under pressure. Technically gifted. And somehow still capable of discussing a 27-minute live version of Character Zero like it’s a religious experience.

Proud of you, dude. Huge congratulations on matching at Vanderbilt Plastic Surgery Fellowship.⚡️🎸

05/17/2026

Huge congratulations to Jake Packer on matching vascular surgery at University of Arizona.

Always in a good mood, always bringing great energy, and always the kind of teammate people want around. Jake is the definition of a team player—Air Force officer, devoted husband, father of many, and someone who leads with humility, positivity, and perspective every day.

Arizona is getting an outstanding future vascular surgeon and an even better human being. Proud of you, brother. Excited to watch what’s ahead. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

People suffering from acid reflux are finding lasting relief with the cTIF procedure. This treatment is offered in Savannah through a collaborative approach between surgeon T. Ellis “Chip” Barnes, MD, and gastroenterologist Jonathan Kandiah, MD. Reflux surgery was previously considered a last resort for controlling heartburn. Now, the success and safety of the cTIF procedure is making it an effective choice for people who just want to stop taking acid reflux medication. Learn more at https://savannahreflux.com/

05/13/2026

Huge congratulations to Cierra Jaime (King) on matching into the Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

Cierra has always been an exceptionally strong resident — technically skilled, driven, resilient, and never afraid of hard work or high expectations. What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is that she became the mother of two during residency, which is no small feat. Balancing the demands of surgical training with motherhood takes an extraordinary level of grit, discipline, and determination.

Very proud to see her earn this opportunity. ECU is getting an outstanding fellow, surgeon, and leader. The future is bright.

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05/05/2026

Karling Gravenstein — one of our chief residents — matched into the Hoag Oncoplastic Breast Fellowship in California.

There’s only one program like it in the country.

No one ends up there by accident.

She’s been steady, reliable, and technically excellent — the kind of person you want on call when things aren’t going well. Good with patients, good with the team, and consistently prepared.

Residency is a long road. The third picture is probably closer to the truth than the first.

Proud of her. She’s going to do very well.




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04/24/2026

Thousands of people have robotic-assisted procedures using the da Vinci surgical system every day. During robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci system, surgeon T. Ellis "Chip" Barnes, MD, makes a few small incisions and uses a 3DHD camera for a crystal-clear, magnified view of the surgical area. The da Vinci system translates every hand movement Dr. Barnes makes in real time, bending and rotating the instruments to perform the surgical procedure.

04/16/2026

T. Ellis "Chip" Barnes, MD, offers advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery right here in the Savannah region. He performs minimally invasive procedures including hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction, gallbladder removal, and CTIF for treatment of GERD. Call 912-350-3438 for an appointment or learn more at https://savannahroboticsurgeon.com/

04/10/2026

If you suffer from chronic acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and you’re tired of relying on daily medications like PPIs (Nexium, Prilosec), the combined Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (cTIF) procedure may be your answer for long-lasting relief. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 912-350-0566. https://savannahreflux.com/