Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Carilion Women's OB/GYN provides the full range of services to women, from routine gynecology exams through pregnancy and beyond.

About

Program Overview

Carilion Women’s has the largest team of highly-trained experts in Southwest Virginia who treat a variety of complex conditions for women in all phases of life. We offer comprehensive gynecologic and obstetric care for thousands of women each year. Our dedicated birthing centers at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) and Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRV) deliver more than 4,000 babies annually, and our integration with the region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at CRMH gives babies who need specialized care the best possible start in life.

Message from Leadership

Message from Dr. Metcalf

At Carilion Clinic, our OB/GYN department is grounded in collaboration, clinical excellence, and a shared commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve. We're recognized leaders in  obstetric and gynecologic care, providing comprehensive women’s health services close to home. 

Our clinicians practice within a supportive, close-knit team while benefiting from advanced technology, strong academic affiliations, and the strength of an integrated health system. 

As we look to the future, we're focused on intentional growth, innovation, and advancing care for generations to come. Through service expansion and continued development of subspecialty programs, we empower our care teams to help shape the future of women’s health. 

For those passionate about women’s health and seeking a fulfilling, long-term career with meaningful impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with the OB/GYN team at Carilion. 

Tristi Metcalf, MD

Dr. Tristi Metcalf, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Department specs

Program Size

  • 420 inpatient and outpatient staff
  • 9 general OBGYN clinics
  • 6 specialty clinics
  • 2 maternity services locations
  • Surgical services at 5 of our hospitals

Volume of Procedures

  • 4,000+ deliveries annually at The Birthplace, located at CRMH and CNRV

Quality Measures

  • An embedded quality and patient safety team dedicated to the women’s service line system-wide, ensuring patients receive the best possible care.

Services

  • More than 40 clinicians consisting of: General and specialty physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and prenatal genetic counselors

Specialties within Department

  • Addiction medicine
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Maternal fetal medicine and genetics
  • Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
  • Pediatric and adolescent gynecology
  • Urogynecology

Quick Facts

  • The largest team of OB/GYN clinicians in our region, and the only gynecologic oncology care and maternal fetal medicine specialists in the region.

Contact and Careers

Contact

For career information, contact Amy Marsh, recruitment, at amsilcox@carilionclinic.org or 540-224-5187.

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Research

Obstetrics and Gynecology Research

Our goal is to help women be as healthy as possible through every stage of life, from adolescence through childbearing years to menopause and beyond. We welcome participation by interested individuals in our studies.

Gynecologic Oncology Research

This program conducts numerous progressive research trials through its affiliations with the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and leaders in the pharmaceutical research industry. This research is targeted to ovarian, cervical, uterine, and vulvar cancers and provides specialized options for patients in all cancer stages.

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Education

Overview

Residency and fellowship trainees at Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) receive a superior education. Our network of hospitals, along with our primary and specialty physician practices, provides ample opportunities to gain hands-on clinical experience in an academic setting. Learn more about our Graduate Medical Education programs.

In 2007, Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech joined together to create a unique public-private partnership that was aimed at transforming health care through research and educating the physician leaders of tomorrow. The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute, known collectively as Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC), allows both organizations to leverage their strengths—Virginia Tech’s sciences, bioinformatics, and engineering expertise and Carilion’s clinical and educational expertise—to improve the health and lives of individuals in the local region and beyond. Learn more about Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.