Walk into Dr. Caughron's friendly office and you automatically feel the presence of dedication and compassion from he and his staff. In less than a year, my life and health have dramatically improved with the care, treatment and guidance I have received, including the most comprehensive physical that I have ever had! Dr. Caughron, Peggy and Sarah are Partners in Wellness. I am so grateful… See more
Samuel D. Caughron, MD
Charlottesville, VA 22903 Get Directions

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My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
My commitment to you is to promote health, reduce suffering and help optimize your performance. Using a preventive care model focused on healthy habits, nutrition, exercise, stress management and periodic screenings is the best way I’ve found to achieve these goals.
Dr. Caughron's Credentials
Gorgas Hospital
Panama Canal Zone, Panama
Family Medicine 1971-1972
University of Kansas Medical School
Kansas City, KS
Doctorate of Medicine 1971
Ford Foundation Scholarship, Study of Health Care Delivery, Yugoslavia 1971
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Bachelor in Arts, Pre Med 1966
Cum Laude
President, Open Hands, a Non-Profit Community Corporation 2000-present
University of Virginia, School of Medicine
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Practice 1995-present
- Preceptor Staff 2012
President, Albemarle County, Medical Society Executive Board 2008
Martha Jefferson Hospital
- Chief, Family Practice 2005-2007
- Member Executive Board 2005-2007
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Chair, Informatics 2002
- Vice Chair, Private Practice 2001-2003
- Chair, Transportation 2001
Fellow, American College of Preventive Medicine
American Medical Association
Medical Society of Virginia
Virginia Occupational Medical Society
Albemarle County Medical Society
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Caughron
dr caughron was my 1st and only dr. for the last 25+ years..he has gone over and above to look out for my health concerns..i could not have picked a more respectful..compassionable , down right honest person to be my dr...he's upfront and pulls no punches about things I need to do to improve my health..ie..lost weight and quit smoking..hey doc..thanks for the years!
i recently moved from Los Angeles to Charlottesville. I had doctors there for 50 years. I was unsatisfied with the care I was giving and went on a search. I read about Dr. Samuel Caughron and how enthusiastic his patients were about him. So, I gave it a try! He is much more than a doctor. He becomes a caring friend and what could be better. I was in a new city and felt I needed someone who… See more
Dr Caughron has been my physician since the early 90's.. At the time I was looking for doctor for an illness that I can't recall at the moment, but happened upon the Wellness Center in Charlottesville.. by the luck of the draw I got Dr.C..twenty some years later were still a team. I couldn't be happier with the personal care he's given me over the years..I have always… See more
Dr Caughron:
Maria and I wish to thank you so much for your medical expertise and particularly your human caring for Marias welfare. We are blessed to have you as our physician
Peggy Vandervander, who works for MDVIP affiliate Dr. Samuel Caughron in Charlottesville, VA, is an MDVIP Ambassador for going above and beyond the call of duty and making her patients feel welcome, valued and loved.
"The person who is most… See more