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'Grey's Anatomy' star Justin Chambers makes surprise visit to hometown hospital

Actress Camilla Luddington (left) and actor Justin Chambers arrives at the 'Grey's Anatomy' 200th Episode Celebration at The Colony on September 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Actress Camilla Luddington (left) and actor Justin Chambers arrives at the 'Grey's Anatomy' 200th Episode Celebration at The Colony on September 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
By Jenna Lawson, Springfield News-Sun
July 4, 2018

The doctor is in!

Justin Chambers, one of the stars on the show "Grey's Anatomy," stopped by the Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital for a surprise visit during a trip to his hometown of Springfield on Monday, the hospital confirmed.

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Although the hospital could not give further details on the reason for Chambers' visit, Market Strategy and Communications Manager Kristin Davis said, "He was so gracious and kind to everyone."

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Chambers posed for pictures with various staff members including office staff and nurses, which the hospital posted to its Facebook page.

"What an exciting way to start the week!," the post says.

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Chambers is a Springfield native and Southeastern High School graduate. He plays Dr. Alex Karev on the hit TV show.

According to a post from Rue Farms, Chambers also stopped by The Husted School House Farm Market on Monday.

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