Welcome to Lewis-Gale Medical Center
Welcome to Lewis-Gale Medical Centers website. With a new look and design, we hope youll find our website intriguing and easy to navigate. Starting as a 26-bed hospital, Lewis-Gale today is a 521-bed medical center that serves as the hub of HCA Virginia Health Systems Southwestern region. Read more of CEO Victor E. Giovanetti's message and vision for HCA Southwest Virginia...
Hospital Highlights
HCA Virginia Hospitals Are Taking the Guesswork out of Wait Times for Emergency Room Patients: Posting Average Times Online and by Phone!

Patients visiting the emergency room at HCA Southwest Virginia hospitals (Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Alleghany Regional Hospital, Montgomery Regional Hospital and Pulaski Community Hospital) no longer need to guess how long theyll wait before receiving care. Now they can find out in advance, thanks to a new program that publicizes each hospitals average wait times via text messaging (text "ER" to 23000) and the Internet! Learn more...
Genetic Testing & Counseling - New Service at Regional HCA Virginia Hospitals
HCA Virginia Health System has announced the opening of its new Department of Clinical Genetics which will offer genetic counseling for patients. Kara Bui, a Certified Genetic Counselor, will head up the new department providing genetic testing and counseling for a variety of cancers including breast, colon, ovarian, uterine, pancreatic, and melanoma.
Introducing Up-to-the-Minute Health with Joy Sutton!
In this informative new video series, former Health Reporter Joy Sutton talks with local doctors about health issues affecting you and your family. Learn about the latest technology and medical treatments for improving your health. We're excited that Joy is now part of the HCA Virginia team and we look forward to bringing you a new video each week!
HCA Virginia Southwest Gives Cancer Patients New Hope with Next Generation Radiation Treatment System
- Synergy S
The addition of a new Synergy® S, the worlds first radiation treatment system with integrated 3D imaging, allows HCA Virginia Southwest to provide access to one of the most innovative and advanced cancer treatment therapies available. Learn more...