LewisGale Physicians

October is #BreastCancer Awareness Month! Dr. Jolene Henshaw is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes breast surgery including biopsies and lumpectomies. Meet Dr. Henshaw, and learn more about her expertise: https://bit.ly/4hhxCFD

Meet Emily Santolla, a certified physician assistant providing primary care services in Christiansburg. Ms. Santolla sees and treats patients with acute illnesses as well as chronic diseases including COPD, asthma, diabetes, and hypertension. She also performs yearly well-visit physicals, school sports physicals, and women's health exams. Ms. Santolla is welcoming new patients of all ages at our Christiansburg clinic. https://bit.ly/3Yp0N0x

Thank you to our LewisGale Regional Health System Information Technology Group for their volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity of the SWVA. Team members assisted with painting a new house, adding dirt under a porch, and landscaping the property. Team building and giving back are the pillars of our culture and reinforce our well-being for one another and the community we serve.

Welcome Dr. Christopher Sue-Wah-Sing, a family medicine physician who provides comprehensive medical care in Blacksburg. In addition to providing patients of all ages with primary care services, Dr. Sue-Wah-Sing supervises resident physicians, training them to be the next generation of physician leaders. Dr. Sue-Wah-Sing is welcoming new patients at our Blacksburg location. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3A00z8d

Glen Dobbs, PA-C, and our ENT team are moving to a new office on November 18, 2024. If you have an upcoming appointment, please note the new phone number and office location which is still conveniently located on the LewisGale Hospital Alleghany campus: 1 ARH Lane, Suite 100 Low Moor, VA 24457 P 540.862.6777 | F 540.863.9167

Meet Dr. Richard Zhou, a family medicine physician caring for patients of all ages in Blacksburg. Dr. Zhou offers a variety of family medicine services including management of chronic illnesses, preventative medicine, pediatric care, acute care, women’s health, men’s health, and patient education. He believes in the importance of patient education combined with evidence-based medicine in the prevention of disease development and optimizing disease outcomes. https://bit.ly/407hDDP

Join us in welcoming Dr. Hatcher Cox, a plastic and hand surgeon in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Cox specializes in plastic surgery, limb salvage, and upper-extremity procedures. He treats conditions of the hands and arms that cause impairment in strength, functioning, and pain that may result from trauma, arthritis, carpal tunnel, fractures, and many other diseases and conditions. He also specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive treatments following surgery, leaving patients with a more natural appearance as their function is restored. Learn more about his expertise and other conditions he treats: https://bit.ly/3BYAVkx:

Join us in welcoming Dr. Joshua Prickett, a neurosurgeon with LewisGale Physicians in Salem. In addition to general neurosurgery practice, Dr. Prickett’s specialized surgical interests include neuro-oncology including minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches. Dr. Prickett is welcoming new patients in Salem. https://bit.ly/402sm2m

Please join Dr. Amanda Cox for a short virtual presentation to learn more about weight loss surgery options available in Southwest Virginia and what makes a good candidate for bariatric surgery. Once registration is complete, the session link and password will be sent in a confirmation email. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4fb20j7

You likely know someone on a weight loss drug, and may have wondered if it's right for you? Dr. Amanda Cox, LewisGale Physicians weight loss surgeon practicing at LewisGale Medical Center spoke with WDBJ7 about the pros and cons of popular weight loss drugs. Dr. Cox's top three takeaways: - These options are still new, and more research needs to be done - Once they're stopped, many people will likely regain weight - Weight loss surgery may be a better option for some people Watch the interview: https://bit.ly/3Y9KlRE Learn more about weight loss surgery: https://bit.ly/3Y9Km8a