New Gastroenterology Practice Brings Expert Care to Valley Health

Valley Health Gastroenterology - Valley Health’s first system-owned specialty medical practice focused on digestive disorders - opened its doors in September in Winchester, delivering comprehensive and advanced care to area residents with gastrointestinal conditions and concerns.

“Our mission is to provide world-class, patient-centered care to the citizens of the Northern Shenandoah Valley,” says Dale C. Holly, MD, MHCDS, a board-certified gastroenterologist and newly appointed medical director for gastroenterology at Valley Health. “Our vision is to bring unprecedented medical care that’s clinically excellent, technologically innovative and always centered on the needs of our patients.”

Advanced, Evidence-Based Gastroenterology

At Valley Health Gastroenterology, Dr. Holly is joined by Abdullahi M. Musa, MD, FACP, a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopy, and nurse practitioner Colleen Nappi, DNP, FNP-C. Together, they diagnose, treat and manage digestive-system conditions including:

• Acid reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Chronic constipation
• Gallbladder infections
• Pancreatitis
• Peptic ulcers
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Acute hepatitis A
• Acute and chronic hepatitis B and C
• Fatty liver disease

These and other digestive system conditions can cause symptoms that may start out as subtle findings but are worth checking with a gastroenterologist. “Symptoms that may be signs of a gastrointestinal disorder include chronic nausea, pain, a change in appetite or in bowel habits, waking up coughing, and choking at night or just feeling off-kilter and not like your normal self,” Dr. Holly says. “We listen as patients describe their symptoms and their personal and family health history to help make a diagnosis.”

Patients may come to the practice through a referral from their primary care provider or, depending on insurance coverage, may be able to make an appointment themselves.

The practice provides screening and diagnostic procedures including upper endoscopy to evaluate the upper GI tract and colonoscopies to detect colorectal cancer and prevent it by removing precancerous polyps. Dr. Musa performs state-of-the-art, minimally invasive advanced endoscopic procedures including endoscopic ultrasound to examine and obtain tissue samples that aid the diagnosis of cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas and duodenum.

“Our philosophy is to build a healthier community by bringing top-notch gastrointestinal services, including advanced endoscopic procedures, right here to Winchester,” says Dr. Musa. “The cornerstone is listening to patients, respecting and understanding their priorities so we can decide together on the right care plan for them.”

Valley Health Gastroenterology is located at 1870 Amherst St., Suite 3D, in Winchester. Call 540-536-5840 to schedule appointments.