Dr. RUSSELL NOBLETT, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Russell Noblett, who serves patients in Salem, Virginia.

An experienced internist, Dr. Noblett is affiliated with LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. He manages both common and rare diseases, and provides comprehensive care.

For more than 100 years the LewisGale name has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Today, its unwavering commitment to patients ranks it as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care including patient safety, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes. 

The growing integrated network of care includes four hospitals, six outpatient centers, two cancer centers, and 700 physicians at more than 160 affiliated locations stretching from Alleghany Highlands and Rockbridge County to the Roanoke and New River Valleys.

Regarding his educational background, Dr. Noblett earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1989. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine with the Carilion Health System in 1992.

Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia and Colorado, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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