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Since 1906, the physicians and staff of Lakeview Medical Center have dedicated themselves to providing the highest quality health care to the people of Suffolk and the surrounding communities.

Starting as a group of three physicians desiring to provide hospital services to the local residents, Lakeview Medical Center has evolved into a multi-specialty group offering a wide range of medical specialties and services that make Lakeview unique to Suffolk and the entire Tidewater Virginia area.

The quality of health care offered by Lakeview Medical Center has been documented by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health care, Inc. AAAHC, based in Chicago, conducts on-going, on-site survey of Lakeview's facilities and services. Only after AAAHC determined that we met their nationally recognized standards were we awarded their coveted accreditation.

Lakeview Medical Center has three main facilities located in Suffolk, Churchland, and Franklin, Virginia, plus satellite offices in Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Smithfield, Virginia. At these facilities, our physicians have access to the latest in medical technology and state-of-the-art equipment. However, the latest equipment alone does not ensure quality health care. Our physicians are keenly aware that "quality" in health care requires not only special expertise, but also an attitude of caring and compassion for our patients and their needs.