Wythe County Community Hospital Welcomes Pulmonologist to Wytheville

Pulmonologist Oscar Figueroa, M.D., FCCP, FACP, FAASM Board-certified Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine 

Wythe County Community Hospital announced that Oscar Figueroa, M.D. has joined Wythe Physician Practices in Wytheville. Dr. Figueroa is a pulmonary and board-certified critical care specialist who has a focus on general pulmonary diseases, COPD, asthma, smoking cessation, lung cancer screening and prevention. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Cayetano Heredia University in Lima, Peru. He also completed his internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio.

“We are excited to have Dr. Figueroa join our team,” said Vicki Parks, chief executive officer (CEO) of Wythe County Community Hospital. “The return of this service line to Wytheville is huge. We have a large population with chronic respiratory issues like COPD and Dr. Figueroa will have a significant impact on the health of our community.”

"I am honored to join Wythe Physician Practices," said Dr. Figueroa. "My goal is to deliver the highest quality care with a strong emphasis on community health. I am committed to providing patient-centered care that focuses on the individual needs and concerns of each patient. I look forward to working closely with my patients, their families, and the entire community to promote respiratory health and improve the quality of life for my patients in Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia."

Dr. Figueroa is accepting new patients, and appointments may be made by calling 276.613.9410. Wythe Physician Practices Pulmonology is located at 590 W. Ridge Road, Suite F in Wytheville.

About Oscar Figueroa, M.D.:

Dr. Figueroa is a highly qualified and experienced pulmonologist with a specialization in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease - General Pulmonary Medicine. With an impressive educational background, Dr. Figueroa obtained his M.D. degree from Cayetano Heredia University in 1983. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Medical College of Ohio, followed by fellowships in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine at the same institution. Dr. Figueroa is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine, respectively. He is affiliated with prestigious organizations such as the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Figueroa's dedication to providing exceptional care is evident through his extensive certifications and affiliations.

About Wythe County Community Hospital:

Wythe County Community Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is a leading hospital company dedicated to providing quality healthcare services close to home. A 100-bed, acute care community hospital, Wythe County Community Hospital offers a wide range of services including 24-hour Emergency Care, Surgical Services, Extended Care Services, Intensive Care, Women's Services, Radiology, Gastroenterology, Sleep Lab, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Hospice, Home Health, Cardiology, Respiratory, Cancer Services, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine,  Community, and WorkPoint Wellness Occupational Medicine. WCCH is fully accredited by TJC and we are an accredited Chest Pain Center, certified by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. For more information about Wythe County Community Hospital, please call 276.228.0200 or visit www.WCCHcares.com.  For more information about Lifepoint Health, visit www.Lifepointhealth.net.