Dr. Bruce J. Innes

Dr. Bruce J. Innes
Hartfield, VA- Dr. Bruce Jeremy Maitland Innes, 83, of Hartfield, VA, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 6, 2017, after a brief illness.
Dr. Innes is survived by his four children, Robert Innes, (Shannon); Robin Lee, (Brian); David Innes, (Renee); and Michael Innes; four grandchildren, Ashby Washington, Hunter Lee, Maitland Innes and Toler Innes; his sister, Patricia Muth of Columbia, Maryland, and his nephew, General Frank Muth. He is also survived by his former spouse, Barbara Jacks Innes, of Norfolk, Virginia. Dr.
Innes received his medical degree from McGill University, and completed his surgical residency at Montreal General Hospital. He received further training in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Bellevue Hospital and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. During his career he held professional and academic appointments at the University of Virginia, Old Dominion University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, University of Florida, Mercer University School of Medicine and Trinity School of Medicine. Dr. Innes moved to Norfolk, VA in 1969 where he began his career as a pioneer in adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery. He was a founding faculty member of Eastern Virginia Medical School where he was named Chief of Surgery. He joined the faculty at Mercer University School of Medicine as Clinical Professor of Surgery in 1981, and in 1994 was appointed Director of Undergraduate Surgical Education where he was the Clerkship Director for 20 years. He was the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs at Trinity School of Medicine at the time of his death. Dr. Innes was a member of the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society, American Osler Society, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Association for Surgical Education, and the Royal College of Surgeons of London.
He was a dedicated surgeon, professor, historian, philosopher, father and grandfather, who never passed up an opportunity to teach those with a strong sense of curiosity. He loved the practice of medicine, his students, sailing, golfing, and a good laugh. He spent much of his last years with his family at Heron Cove on the Piankatank River looking out over the Chesapeake Bay.
A private service will be held to honor his life.
Memorial donations may be designated to the Bruce Innes Memorial, Mercer University, c/o Mr. Frank Seagraves, University Advancement, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207.


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