Dr. Pavalonis is certified in American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. After earning his medical degree from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine he received additional training through an internship in General Surgery at St. Barnabas Hospital and a residency in general surgery at St. Barnabas Hospital. He also accomplished a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at NYU Langone Hospital.   He  loves caring for the Lynchburg community because of the ability to establish long-term relationships with patients. When he is not providing care at the Heart and Vascular Institute,  he likes to spend his time researching new ways to help his patients.