The Clinic,  a multi-specialty group medical practice that provides quality health care for southwest Virginia, traces its roots back to 1938 when the original group of physicians were part of The Clinch Valley Clinic Hospital.  The hospital was sold, and in 1977 the physicians formed the professional corporation, Clinch Valley Physicians, Inc.  The group continued to practice in the medical office building located beside the hospital until they outgrew the facility.
                Land was purchased at Claypool Hill and a modern 43 thousand square foot building that could accommodate twenty physicians was constructed.  In September 1982, the group relocated their medical practice to this well-equipped present location.
                The present medical staff includes eighteen physicians, and eight nurse practitioners representing a wide range of medical specialties to provide comprehensive health care for the community.  Physician recruitment and retention is an on-going priority due to increase in patient visits and retirements. 
                The size of the facility and parking area were increased in 2002, to accommodate the growing number of  medical staff members, and patients.
                The Clinic is committed to offering and up-dating highly sophisticated diagnostic and treatment services.  Complete Radiology services are available, and  have been updated during the last four years.  Two new radiology rooms and a new CT Scanner were added in 2002.  Top of the line mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometer are also available.  Mammography and ultrasound services are accredited by the American College of Radiology.  The laboratory is Medicare and CLIA certified and offers services not usually found in physician’s offices.  Physical Therapy and Cardio-Pulmonary Departments are also available.
                The Clinic is operated by the physicians.  A five member Board of Directors  formulates policies of The Clinic and employs a professional administrator to conduct daily operations.  The number of employees who provide medical services for patients has increased from 90 in 1982, to 130 in 2006.
William C. Hunter, MD is currently Chairman of the Board, and members include Larry G.  Mitchell, MD,  Jose M. Piriz, MD, Timothy A. Presnell, MD and Roy V. Thomson, MD. Jerry J. Davis is administrator of the group.