About us
For more than a century, LewisGale Medical Center has delivered the highest quality healthcare to residents of Southwest Virginia. We provide the full scope of healthcare services you expect to find at a regional referral center.
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Our history
LewisGale Medical Center has been delivering exceptional healthcare services to the Roanoke, Virginia region for over a century.
A strong start
Just after the turn of the 20th century, Dr. Joseph N. Lewis and Dr. Sparrell S. Gale opened a modern, technologically advanced hospital in Roanoke, Virginia, complete with running water and central heating — an incredible feat for its launch in 1909.
Through the years, we’ve continued the Lewis and Gale tradition of partnering with exceptional medical professionals and employing the latest medical technology to deliver unsurpassed levels of patient care and optimum results.
Forming new partnerships
In 1972, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) purchased Lewis and Gale’s hospital and built a 37-bed facility. In the following years, LewisGale Medical Center grew rapidly. With the 1996 addition of the Roanoke Valley Psychiatric Center — now known as LewisGale Behavioral Health Services — our facility is currently licensed for over 500 beds and serves as a regional referral center for comprehensive medical services.
When HCA acquired the former LewisGale Clinic located next to the hospital, a new organization — LewisGale Physicians — was formed. Today, our medical center, LewisGale Physicians and hundreds of independent physicians work together to provide the quality healthcare our communities expect and deserve.
Delivering compassionate care
As one of the largest medical centers in Virginia, our hospital offers a broad spectrum of healthcare services to meet the ever-changing needs of our patients, their families and all residents of the region.
In addition to our variety of specialty services, HCA Virginia Health System has long been best known for compassion, dedication and friendliness. We’re committed to excellence and believe that top-quality healthcare is best delivered through team effort in a safe, professional and service-oriented environment.
LewisGale Medical Center statistics
506
Licensed beds
1,181
Babies delivered in 2021
2000+
Minimally invasive surgeries performed
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Awards and recognitions
Connect with us
Learn about our visiting hours, crisis line and employment verification process at our hospital.
Address and phone number
Our hospital address is:
LewisGale Medical Center
1900 Electric Rd.
Salem, VA 24153
To reach our main hospital line, please call (540) 776-4000
Employment verification
To confirm employment at LewisGale Medical Center, call (540) 776-4000 – and ask for the Human Resources department.
Media contacts
Shayne Dwyer, Communications and Community Engagement, call (540) 772-2890
RESPOND 24/7 crisis line
Wherever you live in Southwest Virginia, get immediate, free evaluation/assessment and 24-hour access to approved sites and our hospital emergency room when you call our crisis and referral line — RESPOND — at (540) 776-1100 or (800) 541-9992.
Visiting hours
We welcome visitors for most patients each day between 2:00pm - 8:30pm. However, visiting hours for patients in our critical care units vary and may be less frequent. Ask the staff on your assigned unit about specific visiting hours.
Patient stories and testimonials
Read about our patients' personal healthcare stories to learn what you can expect when you seek treatment with us.
MyHealthONE is our secure patient portal that allows you to manage all parts of your healthcare easily and securely.
- View health records — lab results, physician notes, imaging reports and more
- View your post-visit summary
- Schedule a follow-up appointment
- Share your health records with a physician or caregiver
- And more
Download the MyHealthOne app on the App Store® or Google Play