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Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Elliot Freed, DO, is a family medicine physician in Giles, Virginia.Dr. Freed earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia and his medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, also in Blacksburg, Virginia. He completed both his internship and residency at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia. During his family practice residency, he served as chief resident in his field. He earned the 2016 award for Best Bedside Manner from OurHealth Magazine.Dr. Freed is board-certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners.

Biography: Benjamin Smith, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon with LewisGale Physicians in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Smith earned his Medical Doctorate from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine at Hershey, and completed his residency in general surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical Center, in Norfolk. Prior to his medical studies, he graduated with highest honors from University of Mary Washington, with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Dr. Smith has over four years of general surgery practice experience and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Smith is welcoming new patients and referrals.