About
Dr. George Chaconas earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Tech in 1981. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk in 1984. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, finishing his residency in 1987.
Dr. Chaconas holds dual board certifications: Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. He is one of only 21 doctors in Virginia to earn that lipidology certification. The National Lipid Association named him a Fellow, and he serves as a Board Member for its Southeast Region. In 2011, he became Lead Physician and Owner of the Lipid Center of Virginia. He also operates the Center for Advanced Lipid Management, a regional referral center in Roanoke. Since 2015, he has served as a Clinical Preceptor at Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine. He won the Best Physician of Smith Mountain Lake Award in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Dr. Chaconas approaches every patient the way he would want a doctor to approach him. He explains things clearly, directly, and without confrontation. Outside of medicine, he enjoys time with his wife, kids, and dog. He plays guitar and gets out on the golf course whenever he can.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA — Bachelor of Science, Biology 1981
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA — Doctorate of Medicine 1984
Residency
Family Medicine, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA 1985-1987
Additional Training
Internship: Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA 1984-1985
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chaconas right for?
Dr. Chaconas is an excellent fit for adults who want prevention at the center of their care. Patients managing high cholesterol, hypertension, or type 2 diabetes benefit directly from his lipidology expertise. Anyone at elevated cardiovascular risk will find his heart attack prevention focus especially valuable. He also works well with patients who want a thorough, communicative physician who takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chaconas specializes in heart attack prevention, hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. He also manages a broad range of chronic conditions through his family medicine practice. His dual board certification in Family Medicine and Clinical Lipidology gives him specialist-level depth in cardiovascular risk management.
Yes. Dr. Chaconas holds board certifications from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. He is one of only 21 doctors in Virginia to earn that lipidology certification. The National Lipid Association has also recognized him as a Fellow.
Dr. Chaconas earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984. He completed his internship and Family Medicine residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, finishing in 1987. He began his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech, where he earned a Biology degree in 1981.
Dr. Chaconas centers his practice on disease prevention rather than reactive treatment. He takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment plans in a clear, friendly, and direct way. Patients describe him as thorough, accessible, and genuinely invested in their long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Chaconas has served as a Clinical Preceptor at Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine since 2015. He also sits on the Board of the Southeast Region of the National Lipid Association, a role he has held since 2016.
Dr. Chaconas won the Best Physician of Smith Mountain Lake Award in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017. The National Lipid Association also named him a Fellow, recognizing his expertise and contributions to lipidology.
Dr. Chaconas sees every patient personally. The practice does not route visits to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every appointment is with Dr. Chaconas himself.
Dr. Chaconas is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the National Lipid Association. He serves on the Southeast Regional Board of the National Lipid Association and holds Fellow status with that organization.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026