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Blue Ridge Internal Medicine Joins Centra Medical Group, Expanding Access to Primary Care in Central Virginia

Published on Monday February 16, 2026

Centra Medical Group is pleased to announce its merger with Blue Ridge Internal Medicine and longtime physician Dr. Richard Miller, resulting in the establishment of Centra Medical Group Thomson.

Dr. Miller, owner and primary physician of Blue Ridge Internal Medicine, has served the community with compassion and dedication for many years. Patients can expect continuity of care and a seamless transition, maintaining their established relationship with Dr. Miller while gaining access to Centra Medical Group’s broader network of providers, specialty services and care coordination resources.

This strategic integration strengthens an already trusted relationship and expands access to high-quality, patient-centered primary care for individuals and families across central Virginia. Patients will benefit from the combined clinical expertise, resources and infrastructure of Centra Medical Group while continuing to receive the personalized care they value.

“As healthcare continues to evolve, partnerships like this allow us to enhance access, strengthen clinical collaboration and better meet the growing needs of our community,” said Sloan Albert, Senior Vice President, CMG & Service Lines.

Both Dr. Miller and Centra share a commitment to the mission of improving the health and quality of life for the communities they serve which has made the establishment of Centra Medical Group Thomson a natural fit.

For more information about the merger and the primary care services available through Centra Medical Group, visit Primary Care.