About
Greg Beato, DO, CAQ, FACOI, has built his medical career around the New River Valley community he calls home. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Mercyhurst College in 2001 and his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He completed both his internship and Internal Medicine residency at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware. He then returned to Blacksburg for a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Virginia Tech, completing it in 2009.
Dr. Beato holds board certifications from both the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, with a Certification of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds credentials as an Athletic Trainer with Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support certifications. Since 2009, he has served as Team Physician for Virginia Tech and as an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Medicine at Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He holds multiple leadership roles at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery, including Assistant Chief of Staff and Physician Director of Case Management. He won the Best Bedside Manner award in the New River Valley and received the Frist Humanitarian Award in 2013. His practice philosophy centers on healthy habits, natural wellness, and deep community connection.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA; Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine 2001
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Residency
Internal Medicine, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE 2006-2008
Fellowship
Primary Care Sports Medicine, Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine / Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 2008-2009
Additional Training
Internship: Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE 2005-2006
Certifications
Who is Dr. Beato right for?
Dr. Beato is a strong fit for adults who want a physician invested in their long-term wellness. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, relationship-centered approach. His sports medicine background makes him particularly effective with active individuals and athletes. Patients who value continuity of care, including during hospitalizations, will find his inpatient involvement at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery especially reassuring. Anyone seeking a physician who knows their family and health history well will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Beato focuses on internal medicine, primary care, and sports medicine. He holds board certifications in both internal medicine and sports medicine. His background covers preventive care, wellness coaching, and hospital medicine as well.
Yes. Dr. Beato holds certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine with a Certification of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He also holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He maintains credentials as an Athletic Trainer and in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Dr. Beato earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He completed his internship and Internal Medicine residency at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware. He then completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
Dr. Beato has served patients in the New River Valley since 2009. He began his local career at Medical Associates of Southwest Virginia and has remained committed to the Blacksburg community ever since.
Yes. Dr. Beato personally admits and cares for his patients when they require hospitalization at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery. He considers this continuity of care a defining feature of his practice and believes it provides significant value to patients and their families.
Dr. Beato serves in several roles at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery. He currently holds positions including Assistant Chief of Staff, Physician Director of Case Management, and member of the Medical Executive and Peer Review Committees. He has also contributed to Graduate Medical Education and the Quality Improvement Committee since 2008 and 2012, respectively.
Yes. Dr. Beato has served as Team Physician for Virginia Tech since 2009. He also holds an appointment as Adjunct Professor of Clinical Medicine at Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Both roles reflect his long-standing commitment to the Blacksburg community.
Dr. Beato received the Best Bedside Manner award in the New River Valley for internal medicine. He also won the Frist Humanitarian Award in 2013 and earned Physician of the Year and Preceptor of the Year honors from Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery.
Dr. Beato centers his care on healthy habits, natural wellness, and genuine personal relationships. He prioritizes knowing patients and their families well. He sees the New River Valley's active, community-oriented culture as a natural fit for this philosophy.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026