UVA Health has officially announced its acquisition of Piedmont Family Practice, a well-established family medicine clinic based in Warrenton, Virginia. Serving the Warrenton community since 1993, Piedmont Family Practice is set to become part of the UVA Health network, further strengthening UVA Health’s commitment to accessible and comprehensive primary care in the region. The purchase sale agreement between the two healthcare organizations has been finalized, with the transaction expected to be completed later this summer, marking a significant expansion for UVA Health and a promising new chapter for Piedmont Family Practice.
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Piedmont Family Practice: A Pillar of Primary Care in Warrenton
Piedmont Family Practice brings a robust team of approximately 90 healthcare professionals to UVA Health. This includes seven experienced physicians and 17 advanced practice providers, comprising nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The practice also boasts specialized expertise with a certified diabetic educator and a registered dietitian on staff, highlighting their commitment to holistic patient care. UVA Health has confirmed its intention to retain all current Piedmont Family Practice team members, ensuring continuity of care for patients and fostering future growth within the practice.
The clinic offers a wide array of services through its three distinct divisions:
- Piedmont Family Practice: This core service provides comprehensive general health services, encompassing pediatrics, women’s health, diabetes management and counseling, and even in-office surgical procedures. Their broad service offering makes them a comprehensive healthcare destination for families in Warrenton.
- Piedmont Urgent Care: Addressing immediate healthcare needs, Piedmont Urgent Care delivers general urgent care services, alongside essential routine services like COVID-19 testing and lab work. This ensures the community has access to timely medical attention for non-emergency situations.
- The Bariatric & Metabolic Weight Loss Center: This specialized center focuses on weight management, offering both surgical and non-surgical weight loss programs. Services include screenings, mental health support, and body composition analysis, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to patient wellness.
Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Community Health
Erik Shannon, CEO of UVA Community Health, emphasized the strategic importance of this acquisition, stating, “The Piedmont Family Practice team is a well-known, high-quality group of care providers with a long-standing commitment to serving the community.” He further noted the mutual benefits of the partnership, allowing both organizations to learn from each other’s best practices and elevate the standard of primary care offered to patients. For UVA Health, this acquisition represents a significant 61% increase in primary care provider count in the immediate Warrenton area, substantially expanding their reach.
Dr. Steven W. von Elten, a founding member and physician partner at Piedmont Family Practice, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the shared values between the two entities. “Personalized, quality health care is a key shared value of Piedmont Family Practice and UVA Health,” Dr. von Elten stated. He believes that joining UVA Health will enhance patient care through investments in advanced technology and improved access to specialized medical services within the UVA Health system.
Expanding UVA Health’s Statewide Network
K. Craig Kent, MD, CEO of UVA Health, underscored the acquisition’s role in fulfilling UVA Health’s broader strategic vision. “The acquisition of Piedmont Family Practice helps UVA Health address many components of our 10-year strategic plan, including the expansion of our statewide care network and access to primary care,” Dr. Kent explained. This acquisition creates a vital geographic link in UVA Health’s primary care network, extending its reach from Culpeper through Warrenton and across Northern Virginia. Dr. Kent warmly welcomed Piedmont Family Practice to the UVA Health family, recognizing their team of physicians and allied health providers as outstanding additions.
This acquisition signals a positive development for healthcare access in the Warrenton region, bringing together the trusted reputation of Piedmont Family Practice with the extensive resources and network of UVA Health to benefit patients and the community.
