Valley Health Metabolic & Bariatric Program

08/24/2026

Valley Health has successfully completed its first laparoscopic-assisted ERCP procedure. Dr. Givi Basishvili and Dr. Abdullahi M. Musa share what Valley Health's first laparoscopic-assisted ERCP procedure means for patients across our region and how collaboration between surgical and gastroenterology teams is expanding access to specialized care. Congratulations to the many caregivers whose expertise and teamwork made this milestone possible.

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Valley Health has successfully completed its first laparoscopic-assisted ERCP in a collaborative effort between the Valley Health's Metabolic & Bariatric program and Gastroenterology.

08/20/2026

The Valley Health Metabolic & Bariatric Program recently passed a significant milestone: 2000 robotic surgeries!

Valley Health continues to innovate and is committed to offering the latest offerings in care. The Metabolic & Bariatric Program has helped transform the lives of thousands of patients using minimally invasive, robotic surgery. Learn more at valleyhealthlink.com/WeightLoss.

07/13/2026

We’re Proud to Share Some Exciting News!

Our Bariatric Program has once again earned Blue Distinction® Plus designation for Bariatric Surgery! This prestigious recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care and achieving outstanding outcomes for the patients we serve.
This achievement would not be possible without the dedication, expertise, and teamwork of our incredible surgeons, nurses, dietitians, office staff, and multidisciplinary care team who work tirelessly to support patients on their weight-loss and health journeys.
Thank you to our patients for trusting us with your care and allowing us to be part of your success stories. We are honored to continue serving our community as a Blue Distinction® Plus designated facility for bariatric surgery and remain committed to helping patients achieve healthier, happier lives.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who contributed to this accomplishment!

06/10/2026

We are ready to celebrate 20 years of the 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.