About
Dr. Pete Guerra is a board-certified Family Medicine and Weight Management physician serving patients of all ages in Blacksburg, Virginia. He holds certification through the American Board of Obesity Medicine, completing extensive training and qualifications to earn that credential. Dr. Guerra is fluent in both English and Spanish.
He grew up in a blue-collar family in Ohio before moving to Florida, where he learned the value of community and service from his parents. His mother worked in the airline industry and his father served in law enforcement. Dr. Guerra played collegiate baseball and earned both athletic and merit-based academic scholarships to pursue higher education. His family relocated to Southwest Virginia when his wife completed her Dermatology residency, and the region became their permanent home. He and his wife have three sons, two dogs, and a household he describes as wide open. He participates actively in the local community through his church, a recreation center, and athletics and arts events. Dr. Guerra is passionate about patient autonomy, preventive medicine, patient education, and broad-scope primary care. He personally lost over 50 pounds and built the Sea and Sun Health weight management program from the ground up, grounding it in an extensive review of research. , eliminated 300 units of daily insulin after losing nearly 100 pounds under Dr. Guerra's guidance. He believes the principle of "first, do no harm" extends to a patient's finances as much as their physical health.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Completed training and qualifications for certification with the American Board of Obesity Medicine
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Guerra right for?
Dr. Guerra is a strong fit for individuals, couples, and families looking for thorough primary care from a single trusted physician. He works well with patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Patients who want a structured, evidence-based approach to weight loss without surgery find his program particularly effective. Adults and children of all ages are welcome, including Medicare patients. Spanish-speaking patients benefit from Dr. Guerra's full fluency in both English and Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Guerra specializes in family medicine, weight management, chronic disease management, diabetes, and hypertension. He provides care for patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, patient education, and broad-scope primary care.
Yes. Dr. Guerra holds board certification in Family Medicine and in Weight Management through the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He completed the full training and qualifications required for the obesity medicine certification.
Dr. Guerra developed the Sea and Sun Health weight management program after personally losing over 50 pounds and conducting an extensive review of available research. The program includes structured initial and maintenance phases, 3-D body composition scanning, EKG interpretation, lab work, and individualized planning. He helps patients reach their goals without surgery where possible.
Yes. Dr. Guerra is fully fluent in both English and Spanish. Office assistant Ely is also fluent in both languages, so Spanish-speaking patients receive full support throughout their care.
Dr. Guerra sees patients of all ages, including newborns, children, adults, and Medicare patients. He works with individuals, couples, and families. His patient panel includes people managing complex chronic conditions as well as those focused on preventive wellness and weight loss.
Dr. Guerra typically spends 30 to 60 minutes or more with patients per visit. Weight management initial visits run 60 minutes. Follow-up weight management visits run 30 minutes. He prioritizes unhurried visits so patients can address their concerns fully.
Dr. Guerra performs joint injections, skin lesion biopsies, and EKG procedures with interpretation, among other in-office services. Additional fees apply for labs that outside facilities must process, such as pathology for skin biopsies.
Yes. Dr. Guerra has opted out of Medicare to provide a quality primary care experience for Medicare patients. He enters a simple agreement with Medicare patients stating that he will not bill or seek reimbursement from Medicare. Medicare patients may still use their coverage for specialists, hospital care, labs, and imaging.
Dr. Guerra wanted to build authentic, judgment-free relationships with patients in the New River Valley. He values patient autonomy and transparent pricing. He believes the principle of first, do no harm applies to a patient's financial wellbeing as much as their physical health.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026