ATTENTION VA BEACH PATIENTS:
Our new location is 837 First Colonial Road, VA Beach, VA 23451
When a veteran needs oral surgery, navigating the path from a VA referral to actual treatment can feel unclear. Whether it involves tooth extractions, dental implants, or more complex procedures, veterans deserve a smooth, straightforward experience with a provider who understands their specific needs and takes their care seriously.
At Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, we welcome patients referred through the VA Community Care Network and are committed to making the process as easy as possible. As a locally owned, independent oral surgery practice serving Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, we take pride in treating every veteran with the attentiveness and respect their service has earned.
If you are a service member or military retiree, we also accept TRICARE for eligible oral surgery procedures.
The VA Community Care program allows eligible veterans to receive certain medical and dental services from approved providers in their local community when VA facilities are unable to provide timely or accessible care. For oral surgery, this typically begins when your VA health care team determines that community care is appropriate and submits a referral on your behalf.
Once the referral is issued, veterans can often schedule their appointment directly with the community provider. According to VA.gov, after a referral is prepared, veterans can schedule the appointment themselves or ask their VA team to schedule it for them. An authorization letter is then sent confirming approval for the community care visit. It is important to bring copies of any imaging, such as X-rays or CT scans, that the treating provider requests in advance.
VA dental benefits and community care coverage depend on a veteran’s individual eligibility, which is based on factors such as disability rating, service history, and the nature of the dental condition.
Common oral surgery procedures that may be referred through the VA include:
Our team can review your authorization documents and work with you to understand what is covered under your referral.
Being prepared for your first visit helps everything go smoothly. Once you have your VA authorization, contact our office to schedule your consultation. Our team will guide you through what to bring and answer any questions you have about the process.
Here is what most VA-referred patients should bring to their first appointment:
Having these items ready ensures there are no delays and that our team can focus entirely on your care from the moment you arrive.
Once your referral is in place, your experience at Goodove Oral Surgery mirrors what every patient receives: expert care, a warm environment, and a team that communicates openly. Our surgical staff is highly trained, and all team members are CPR certified. We monitor every patient closely during and after procedures to ensure the highest level of safety and comfort.
Our doctors hold operating privileges at several local hospitals, including Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center (VBASC), Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, which allows us to treat patients with complex medical needs or those requiring advanced anesthesia. For veterans whose procedures require a higher level of care, this access makes a meaningful difference.
The surgical staff at Goodove Oral Surgery is highly trained and experienced. From a warm blanket during your procedure to accommodating your preferred music, our team takes genuine steps to make every patient feel comfortable and cared for. All staff members are CPR certified, and patients are closely monitored during and after surgery to ensure the highest standards of safety. We also offer cone beam CT imaging on-site, which supports precise treatment planning for implants, extractions, and other complex cases.
While many oral surgery practices have joined large corporate groups in recent years, Goodove Oral Surgery has remained proudly independent. That independence matters because it means your care is guided by your needs, not by the demands of a corporate system. Our doctors know their patients personally, build relationships with referring providers, and prioritize quality over volume. When you come in on a VA referral, you are treated the same as every other patient: with full attention and genuine care.
We also work to coordinate efficiently with referring dentists and providers to make sure your treatment is well-documented and that your VA team receives the follow-up information they need. For veterans who have already gone through the process of obtaining their referral, we want the experience from that point forward to be as straightforward as possible.
What sets our practice apart from others in this region goes beyond our surgical capabilities. Dr. Peter Zagursky is a retired Army veteran, and his experience serving in the military is woven into how he approaches patient care: with directness, efficiency, and a deep respect for the people sitting in the chair. He has pulled teeth in a tent in Iraq. Walking into our office should feel like nothing by comparison, and for most patients, it does.
That military connection runs through the entire practice culture at Goodove Oral Surgery. Dr. Goodove and Dr. Zagursky are accessible in ways that corporate practices simply are not. They pick up the phone, have one-on-one conversations with patients, and personally handle situations that other practices would route through layers of staff. Our doctors have built lasting relationships with VA case managers over many years, and veterans across Hampton Roads have come to know our practice as one that genuinely has their back.
We have treated veterans from across the region, including patients referred from Hampton, Newport News, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and beyond. That reach reflects the trust the VA community has placed in our practice.
Veterans deserve oral care from a practice that is accessible, experienced, and genuinely committed to serving them well. At Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, we take that responsibility seriously. Dr. Goodove and Dr. Zagursky are hands-on, accessible providers who personally engage with their patients rather than routing concerns through layers of staff. When you call us, you reach a team that knows your situation and is ready to help.
If you have a VA referral or want to find out whether you may be eligible for care through the Community Care Network, we encourage you to contact our office to speak with a team member who can walk you through the next steps.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
