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Health
Nominated for Family Medicine by Anonymous
" Dr. Christy is among the courageous pioneers of Direct
Primary Care, ensuring her patients receive the highest
level of care and the greatest amount of quality time
with her. She is delivering top-notch, exceptional service
within the optimal structure for delivering timely and
meaningful health care. Her desire for complete and
meaningful interactions with patients has allowed her
to touch countless hearts and help effect positive change
in countless lives. She is a Health Hero, paving the
way for others who desire more quality time with their
patients and lower stress in the world of healthcare. She is
returning medicine to where it should be - whole-patient
centered with individualized health care plans for every
patient in her care. "
Nominated for Family Medicine by Anonymous
" In today's medical world, the only way to maximize
profits is patient volume. But patient volume destroys
the quality of the care given and results in the physical
and emotional exhaustion and burnout of providers.
Dr. Christy Arthur has chosen quality over quantity. She
has developed a concierge medicine practice that is not
intended to cater to wealthy clients, as is the case with
most concierge medicine, but is an affordable practice
scaled to those of us with average to moderate income.
Prior to my joining Ultra Primary Care, my doctor visits
were often limited to 15 minutes of rushed and inadequate
diagnosis with little or no real follow-up. Now
I receive a holistic and deeply caring exam with carefully
communicated instructions, not only for my current
health concerns, but for the general improvement
of my overall wellbeing. In this age of money-driven,
bottom-line medicine, Dr. Christy is a breath of fresh
air, a physician whose practice harkens back to the time
when doctors felt 'called' into medicine. She is a Health
Hero extraordinaire - by any standards. "
Michael Arthur, MD, IFMCP
The Center for Ultra Health
Nominated for Functional Medicine by Anonymous
" Dr. Michael Arthur's whole-person approach has
impacted countless lives across the valley and beyond.
His desire to seek answers 'upstream' and provide each
and every person with the space and opportunity to tell
their stories has been instrumental in the healing of his
patients. He has helped to diagnose and treat conditions
many may miss, all because he believes firmly in the
power of a patient's story. He makes time for each patient
so that they feel supported and heard and additionally
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puts together individual treatment plans for each of his
patients. This personal approach leaves you feeling well
cared for and seen. For many of us, it is the first time we
have felt this. He is a Health Hero. "
Linda Bailey, MBA, CMSA
Total You Health
Nominated for Holistic Health/Natural Healing
by Anonymous
" Total You Health uses a combination of therapies to
assist in an individual's path to better health, or self-care
journey. The red light therapy has helped with my overall
wellness! "
William Ball, MD
Roanoke Family Medicine
Nominated for Family Medicine by Anonymous
" Dr. Ball keeps up with my health care on a timely basis.
He is never rushed and recommends procedures when
they are needed, i.e., flu shots, etc. He talks in layman
terms which I can understand. Instead of a doctor's
appointment, it's like going to talk to your best friend. "
Nominated for Family Medicine by Anonymous
" Here is a 'down to earth' family doctor. Dr. Ball takes
his time with you. He talks in lay terms and takes care
to explain the medical part. I don't think he has ever met
a stranger. "
Jonathan Barrett, MD
Carilion Clinic
Nominated for Family Medicine by Becky Morris
" Dr. Barrett is always willing to listen and cares about his
patients. He has worked me into his schedule prior to
scheduled appointments so I can be seen for an ongoing
issue. He listens and discusses your health care plan and
any concerns that I may have. He is extraordinary in his
care of his patients. "
Matthew Billups, DO
Carilion Clinic
Nominated for Family Medicine by Anonymous
" Dr. Billups has been our primary care physician since
the early 2000s. He has always given us excellent care,
especially when my husband suffered a DVT in 2008.
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