|  |  | | Valley Occupational Medicine | | | Care Philosophy  |  | We are commited to providing quality medical care in an understanding manner to injured workers in a timely fashion with objective assessment of causation and the patient's functional capacity. We emphasize patient education and good communication between employer, employee and physician. | Practice Locations  |  | Orange-Kimball, Roanoke See map 512 - B McDowell Ave. NE Roanoke, Virginia 24016 540-362-9620 540-362-9659 (FAX) DrPowledge@valleyoccupationalmedicine.comApperson Drive, Salem See map 2131 Apperson Drive Across parking lot from Dr. Castern's old office Salem, Virginia 24153 540-776-5610 Drpowledge@valleyoccupationalmedicine.com | Specialties  |  | We are a comprehensive Occupational Medicine facility. Services include: Prompt treatment and MANAGEMENT of work-related injuries and illnesses, Physical exams to meet the employer's needs for example: DOT, Pre-placement, Medical surveillance, OSHA compliance evaluations, Fitness for duty, respiratory certification. Other services: pulmonary function testing, audiograms, EKG, Drug screening, breath alcohol testing. Consultations with employers regarding all Occupational Health issues.
| Insurance |  | | We participate with most worker's compensation insurance carriers. We establish accounts with employers for other medical services not covered by worker's compensation insurance. | Patient Education Resources |  | |
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| |   | Announcements |  |  | Gerard deGuzman, MD, MPH I am very excited to announce that Dr. Gerard deGuzman has passed his board examination to become board certified as a specialist in Occupational Medicine. There are only about 3,000 physicians board certified in Occ Med in the U.S. There are only 3 in Roanoke. I am very pleased to be able to say that 2 of those three are with us at Valley Occupational Medicine. He also holds an MPH degree and completed his residency in Occupational Medicine in June 2005. He is also board certified in Family Practice and has 5 years of experience as a physician in the U.S. Navy. With Dr. deGuzman's help we will be able to meet the increasing needs of our growing business community. |  | We now have 2 office locations.
Our first location is at the corner of Orange and Kimball Ave in Roanoke. Dr. Powledge and Dr. Castern are the primary providers at this location.
The new office is located at 2131 Apperson Drive in Salem. Dr. deGuzman is the primary provider at this location. Dr. Powledge is also in this office a few hours a week.
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