Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Blue Ridge
About Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Blue Ridge
Located in Roanoke, Virginia, Carilion Clinic is a premier health system that brings together orthopaedic surgery, pain management, and sports medicine under one umbrella. With more than 70 years of service to western Virginia, the network of 16 locations offers patients a seamless experience from diagnosis to recovery. The clinic’s core identity is built on delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care for musculoskeletal conditions while emphasizing non‑surgical joint pain relief. Carilion’s solution‑focused philosophy blends cutting‑edge interventional pain techniques with comprehensive rehabilitation services. Patients benefit from chronic pain rehabilitation, integrative medicine, mental health support, and a full suite of physical and occupational therapy. Advanced therapies such as platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) therapy, steroid injections, and minimally invasive spine and joint procedures give patients alternatives to surgery, while sports medicine programs and hand‑and‑wrist specialists address everything from carpal tunnel release to ankle sprains. The practice’s authority is reinforced by its academic partnership with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, a Level I trauma designation, and a legacy of joint‑replacement excellence that earned advanced‑level certification from The Joint Commission. A distinguished team of physicians, doctors of osteopathic medicine, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners—including Dr. Elizabeth A. Russo‑Stringer, MD; Dr. Yaohua Lu, MD; Dr. Chheany W. Ung, MD; and Dr. Justin L. Weppner, DO—provides multidisciplinary expertise. Together, they deliver coordinated care that restores function, reduces pain, and helps patients return to the activities they love.