Palmetto Surgical Group

Intense specialized training and fellowships ensure that PSG is well versed in the latest surgical procedures and trends. The association with Regional Medical Center and its location on the hospital campus guarantee that PSG has access to the latest and most high-tech equipment. Because offices are located right here at home in Orangeburg, post-surgery follow-up visits are convenient.

Surgery is just one step on your road to recovery. To make certain you have a consistent treatment plan and thorough post-operative care, the staff at PSG works closely with the hospital's nursing staff, support departments, Such as Physical Therapy and Rehab, and your primary care physician.

Palmetto Surgical Group's expertise includes:
*General Surgery
*Advanced Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery
*Comprehensive Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
*Thoracic Surgery
*Endoscopic Surgery(Colonoscopy/EGD)
*Comprehensive Breast Program
*Bariatric Surgery

About Our Staff
Dion L. Franga, MD, FACS, RPVI
A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Franga is board certified in general surgery and interventional nephrology and is registered in vascular interpretation-ARDMS. He joined the Regional Medical Center in December 2010. Dr. Franga completed his residency in general surgery at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, summa cum laude, from South Carolina State University.

Thomas T. Chow, MD
In addition to general surgery, Dr. Chow’s professional interests include laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery, surgical oncology and GI endoscopy. He completed his residency in general surgery at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and received a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina Honors College in Columbia.