Dr. Andrea Rhea Lough D.O.
Family Practitioner
1229 3RD ST SW ROANOKE VA, 24016About
Dr. Andrea Lough is a family practitioner practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Lough specializes in Urgent/Acute Care Medicine and Primary Healthcare Medicine for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Lough possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty. She is former Air Force Physician. She has 20years of practice experience and has served 9 years in the Roanoke Valley.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Carilion Community Care 2021 - Present
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Board of Family Medicine
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