Amherst county, VA

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Amherst County, Virginia[edit | edit source]

  • Amherst County is a county located in the Piedmont region and the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. The county was created in 1761 from parts of Albemarle County, and it was named in honor of Lord Jeffery Amherst, a decorated British military officer who served as the commander-in-chief of the British Army during the French and Indian War.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Amherst County is located in the central part of Virginia, with the Blue Ridge Mountains forming its western border. The county covers a total area of 474 square miles, of which 470 square miles is land and 4 square miles is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2010 census, the population of Amherst County was 32,353. The racial makeup of the county was 75.0% White, 22.2% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races.

Healthcare in Amherst County, VA[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a vital aspect of life in Amherst County, with several healthcare facilities providing services to the residents.

Centra Health[edit | edit source]

  • Centra Health is a regional nonprofit healthcare system that operates several hospitals and medical centers in central and southern Virginia. In Amherst County, Centra Health operates the Centra Amherst Medical Center, which provides a range of services including primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and diagnostic imaging.

Horizon Behavioral Health[edit | edit source]

  • Horizon Behavioral Health is the public behavioral health agency that serves Amherst County. It provides a comprehensive array of mental health, intellectual disability, and substance use disorder services to individuals of all ages.

Amherst County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Amherst County Health Department is a part of the Virginia Department of Health. It provides a variety of public health services to the residents of Amherst County, including immunizations, family planning, environmental health services, and disease prevention and control.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Amherst County, Virginia, is a region rich in history and natural beauty. The county's healthcare system, which includes Centra Health, Horizon Behavioral Health, and the Amherst County Health Department, plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of its residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Amherst county, VA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Burroughs Joel 1710951785 M University Of Virginia School Of Medicine 1997 Family Practice Suite A Madison Heights VA 24572
Combs Kimberly 1174505945 F University Of Virginia School Of Medicine 1996 Family Practice 118 Oakwood Dr Suite a Madison Heights VA 24572
Hinkle Leah 1740264803 F Other 1996 Family Practice 118 Oakwood Dr Suite a Madison Heights VA 24572
Kleiner Mark 1982610184 MD M Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University 1998 Family Practice 118 Oakwood Dr Suite a Madison Heights VA 24572
Latham Charles 1780064501 M Other 2015 Family Practice 118 Oakwood Dr Suite a Madison Heights VA 24572
Gonzalez Jennifer 1497853840 MD F Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University 1999 Internal Medicine 118 Oakwood Dr Suite a Madison Heights VA 24572



Amherst county, VA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Carl Moore 1083698468 MD M Other 1980 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine • Interventional Cardiology 1901 Tate Springs Rd Lynchburg VA 24521 4349473033



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Robinson Lee Kristy 1376553115 OD F Pennsylvania College Of Optometry 2003 Optometry Madison Heights VA 24572
See Katherine 1891132312 F Ohio State University - College Of Optometry 2013 Optometry Madison Heights VA 24572


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