UVA Health Family Medicine and Same Day Care Dominion Now Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
UVA Health Family Medicine and Same Day Care Dominion Now Open 

CULPEPER, Va., August 28, 2025 — UVA Health has opened a new primary care location, UVA Health Family Medicine and Same Day Care Dominion, expanding access to quality health care services in Culpeper. The practice, located at 731 Dominion Square Shopping Center, began seeing patients July 21 and offers both scheduled and same-day appointments to meet the growing needs of the community. 

The clinic is staffed by Kearn Ghuman, D.O., a board-certified family medicine physician with a background in comprehensive primary care, and Heather Cannova, FNP, a family nurse practitioner with experience from UVA Health Piedmont Urgent Care in Warrenton. The modern, spacious office is designed to accommodate additional practitioners as demand grows. 

Services include: 

 ·       Family medicine for adults and children 

·       Same-day care for minor illnesses and injuries 

·       Preventive screenings and wellness exams 

·       Immunizations and vaccinations 

·       Women's health services 

·       Management of chronic conditions 

·       Physical exams and school/sports physicals 

·       Coordination with UVA Health specialists when needed 

·       Cosmetic injectables 

 “This location is more than just a medical office — it’s a reflection of our strategic vision and community partnership,” said Donna Staton, chief operating officer of UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center. “The practice fulfills a long-standing need for accessible, high-quality primary care in Culpeper and embodies the vision of community advocate Charlie Barrell, a board member of UVA Community Health, whose leadership and commitment helped bring this project to life.” 

The opening supports UVA Health’s 10-year strategic plan, which prioritizes expanding ambulatory care access and advancing value-based care models. It also responds directly to findings from UVA Health’s most recent Community Health Needs Assessment, (CHNA) which identified increased demand for primary care in Culpeper County due to population growth and evolving health care needs. 

 Located in a central and convenient area, the clinic offers free parking and access via public transportation. It is positioned as a vital resource for residents who might otherwise rely on emergency departments for routine or chronic health care. The option of receiving expert attention while avoiding the emergency room for same-day health needs. 

Early community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with appointment slots filling quickly and feedback highlighting the importance of the new facility. 

 UVA Health extends its sincere appreciation to the UVA Community Health Board of Directors for their support and dedication to improving access to care across the region. Their leadership — along with input from residents — played a key role in making this community-focused practice a reality. 

Appointments can be made by calling 540.317.0181 or online by visiting MyChart - Schedule an Appointment . 

For additional information, please email Debbie Fleischer at KQQ9DC@uvahealth.org.     

   

UVA Health is an academic health system that recently expanded to include four hospitals across Charlottesville, Culpeper and Northern Virginia, along with the UVA School of Medicine, UVA School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library. With more than 1,000 inpatient beds, approximately 40,000 inpatient stays annually, and more than 1 million outpatient encounters annually at UVA Health, more than 1,000 employed and independent physicians provide high-quality, comprehensive and specialized care to patients across the Commonwealth and beyond. Founded in 1819 as just the 10th medical school in America, the UVA School of Medicine – with 20 clinical departments, nine research departments and seven research centers – consistently attracts some of the nation’s most prominent researchers to develop breakthrough treatments to benefit patients around the world. Those research efforts are backed by more than $200 million in grant funding. UVA Health Children's is recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia for children by U.S. News & World Report, with eight specialties rated among the top in America. For more information, resources, and to follow us on social media, please visit uvahealth.com.