Dr. Faber has made the move from private practice to join the Sentara healthcare system after spending more than three decades serving patients on his own. The transition marks the end of an era for the longtime physician, who has been a fixture in local healthcare for 33 years. The shift to Sentara means patients will now have access to the larger network's resources and coordinated care options, while still being able to see the doctor they've come to know and trust. For many folks who've been seeing Dr. Faber for years or even decades, this change represents continuity of care within a broader healthcare framework. Healthcare consolidation has become increasingly common across the region as independent practices face mounting pressures from insurance requirements, administrative costs, and the need for updated technology and equipment. By joining Sentara, physicians can focus more on patient care while the larger system handles much of the business side of medicine. Patients should contact their provider's office directly for information about how this transition might affect their care, appointments, or insurance coverage moving forward.