Augusta Health Acquires Harrisonburg Family Practice
The local medical practice joins the Augusta Health network to expand primary care access in Harrisonburg.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Healthcare
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Augusta Health has finalized its acquisition of the long-standing Harrisonburg Family Practice. The clinic will continue to serve patients at its current Reservoir Street location.
Why it matters
This move expands the regional health system's primary care footprint in Harrisonburg. It supports a broader mission to improve health and well-being across the communities served by Augusta Health.
Harrisonburg Family Practice employs seven physicians and has served the community for 50 years. The transition remains in the early stages as the clinic integrates into the larger medical network.
The players
Augusta Health
A health system based in Fort Defiance that provides medical services to the surrounding region.
Harrisonburg Family Practice
A primary care clinic located at 1831 Reservoir St. that has operated for 50 years.
Dr. J. Michael Syptak
A physician who has practiced at the clinic since 1999.
The details
Patients will see no immediate changes, as the practice will continue operating under its current name and at its established location at 1831 Reservoir St. Physicians and care teams will remain the same as the facility prepares for full integration into the Augusta Medical Group.
Timeline
1976: Harrisonburg Family Practice began serving the community.
1999: Dr. J. Michael Syptak began practice at the clinic.
2024: Augusta Health acquired Rockingham Family Physicians.
October 16, 2026: Augusta Health finalized the acquisition of Harrisonburg Family Practice.
June 2027: Target timeline for integration into Augusta Medical Group.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the pattern set by the 2024 acquisition of Rockingham Family Physicians, continuing the health system's strategy to consolidate local primary care practices. It signals a broader trend of larger health networks absorbing independent local clinics to streamline service delivery in the region.
Patients can continue to visit their current physicians at the same Reservoir Street location without changes to their care routine. Contact information and appointments remain consistent as the clinic transitions into the Augusta Health network.
The takeaway
Patients should expect continuity of care while the clinic manages its long-term transition into the larger medical system. Future updates will be provided as the group moves toward its 2027 integration deadline.
What happens next
The integration of Harrisonburg Family Practice into the Augusta Medical Group is scheduled for completion in June 2027.
Further reading
For more on the regional medical landscape, visit the Harrisonburg Healthcare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The News Leader.
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