Valley Health Metabolic & Bariatric Program

06/04/2026

🎧 Listen in as Dr. Christopher Reed, Tiffany Sommer, NP, and Jennifer Adsit, RD, from the Valley Health Metabolic & Bariatric Program join The Valley Today podcast.

Learn about everything the program has to offer, including:
✔️ Medical vs. surgical weight loss
✔️ GLP-1 medications
✔️ What life looks like after treatment
✔️ Why long-term support is key

Plus, get details on the upcoming 20-Year Anniversary Celebration happening June 10 at the Wi******er Medical Center Conference Center! 🎉

🔗 Listen below.

For 20 years, has been changing lives in the Northern Shenandoah Valley — and it's almost never about the number on the scale. On this Community Health Day edition of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sits down with Dr. Christopher Reed (Medical Director and Surgeon), Tiffany Sommer (Nurse Prac...

04/24/2026

At Valley Health, our hospitals are dedicated to helping people who struggle with excess weight and related health problems take back control of their lives. Learn more about our metabolic and bariatric programs in Virginia and West Virginia.

04/02/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Givi Basishvili, our bariatric surgeon, as one of Valley Health's Doctors of the Year!

Dr. Givi consistently goes above and beyond for our patients, always delivering exceptional care, outstanding outcomes, and compassion that truly changes lives. His dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence make a lasting impact not only on patients, but on our entire team.

This recognition is well deserved, and we are thankful to work alongside such an inspiring physician.

Congratulations, Dr. Givi!

03/31/2026

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated Doctors Day with Dr. Reed, Dr. Givi, and Dr. Byler.
Your skill, dedication, and compassion change lives every single day. Thank you for walking alongside our patients on their journey to better health and for making such a meaningful impact on our community. We are truly grateful for all that you do!

02/17/2026

Bariatric surgery is about more than just losing weight—it’s about improving overall health and quality of life. In this video, Dr. Givi Basishvili, bariatric surgeon with the Valley Health Metabolic & Bariatric Program, explains how bariatric surgery can help patients see improvements in conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint pain, and more.

Learn how treating obesity as a disease can lead to meaningful, long-term health benefits—and why bariatric surgery may be a powerful tool on that journey.

Visit valleyhealthlink.com/weightloss to learn more.

01/27/2026

Dr. Givi Bashivili, bariatric surgeon, breaks down what weight loss surgery really is — and what it isn’t — to help patients make informed decisions about their health. Learn more at valleyhealthlink.com/weightloss.

10/22/2025

We’re proud to offer nationally recognized bariatric care right here in our community. Valley Health’s Metabolic and Bariatric Program has once again been named an Optum Center of Excellence, reflecting our commitment to helping patients reach their health goals through safe and effective surgical weight loss.

This reaccreditation reflects the program’s continued commitment to safe, effective care for individuals seeking surgical weight loss.

08/13/2025

Valley Health’s Metabolic and Bariatric Program has earned national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons, recognizing our commitment to safe, high-quality care for patients living with obesity.

Thinking about weight-loss? Learn what this accreditation means for your care by clicking the link below.

The Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program has earned a new distinction from the American College of Surgeons (ACS), recognizing its commitment to high-quality, comprehensive care for patients living with obesity.

07/28/2025

Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program is proud to announce that it has received reaccreditation under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

“We are honored to receive reaccreditation from the MBSAQIP, which underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients," shares Christopher Reed, MD, FACS, Medical Director of the Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. "This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team in ensuring the best possible outcomes for those undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, we will continue to strive for excellence and innovation in our surgical practices, always putting patient safety and well-being at the forefront of our efforts.”

Accreditation demonstrates Valley Health’s commitment to ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery

07/17/2025

Meet Josie. With support from Valley Health’s Metabolic and Bariatric Program, Josie lost 114 pounds and reclaimed her health. Today, she’s living pain-free, full of energy, and keeping up with her grandkids every step of the way.

“I just feel really happy, because I have another chance at life. I’m healthier. I’m living my best life right now.”

Learn more about our Metabolic and Bariatric Program at valleyhealthlink.com/weightloss.