A New Option for Cardiology Services in Alleghany
September 24, 2011
Low Moor, Virginia, August 24, 2011 – Patients in need of treatment for cardiovascular diseases now have a new choice for specialized care. Steven Goldstein, D.O., is accepting patients at his Alleghany office every third Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Goldstein specializes in procedures such as coronary angiography, cardiac catheterization and stent placement to open blocked arteries. He also performs echocardiography for detecting heart abnormalities. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in Internal Medicine with subspecialties in cardiology, interventional cardiology and critical care medicine.
“Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women,” said Dr. Goldstein. “My goal is to save more lives by diagnosing heart problems early-on and offering treatments that are proven to give patients best outcomes.”
Dr. Goldstein is a member of LewisGale Physicians and also has an office in Salem. For more information, patients can call 540-772-3430 or toll-free at 866-244-9355 and request an appointment at the Alleghany location.
“We are committed to continuing to fill the gap in this community for specialty care,” said Victor Giovanetti, President, LewisGale Regional Health System. “Our goal is to make healthcare more accessible and convenient for those who live in the Alleghany Highlands.”
About LewisGale Physicians
LewisGale Physicians is part of LewisGale Regional Health System which includes 38 HCA-owned patient care facilities including 4 hospitals, 2 regional cancer centers, 6 outpatient centers and affiliations with nearly 700 physicians, including 135 employed providers and 550 independent physicians. With more than 3,300 employees, its annual payroll is $219.5 million. The system also paid $28.4 million in taxes and provided more than $73.5 million in uncompensated care to those most in need in 2009 alone. LewisGale is also part of HCA Virginia, the largest and most comprehensive healthcare provider in the Commonwealth with more than 13,000 employees.