Supportive PCP in Salem/Roanoke VA area

Hello,

A close family member is considering weight loss surgery.  She visited her PCP today and was told it wasn't that she "couldn't" lose weight, she just "wouldn't."  He made references to being fileted like a fish, strangling her stomach, etc.  Her BMI is over 40 and this man has taken it upon himself to decide what is right for her life.  

She doesn't want a physician that refuses to respect her wishes.  

We are now trying to find a credible PCP in the Roanoke/Salem area that would be supportive of WLS.  Her insurance does require a PCP referral.

Thanks

This list is really old but here are a few that I have. Don't know how close it is to you.

VIRGINIA

Dr. Robert Lazo

Blue Ridge Health Associates

199 Hospital Drive

Galax, VA  24333

(540) 236-5181

Kenneth Lee, MD

Washington Lee Primary Care

500 N. Washington Street, Ste 200

(703) 538-5019, Fax (703) 533-1647

Mitchell B. MIller M.D.

Coastal Family Practice P.C.

2000 General Booth Blvd Ste105

VA Beach VA 23454

757-563-2800 phone

757-563-2300 Fax

Dr. Samuel Woods

Rocky Mount, VA

540-489-7300