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Seasoned Clinical Team Joins Legacy Care
Richmond, Va. – We’re delighted to welcome two highly accomplished medical providers to Legacy Care.
Dr. Paul Stairs, MD, MBA, and nurse practitioner Stacey Troublefield, AGPCHP-BC will be delivering care to patients in a Richmond-based assisted living community.
Dr. Stairs has been a physician and medical director for more than 30 years. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He also earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration from VCU. Among his career highlights, Dr. Stairs was selected as Physician of the Year and received a Golden Eagle Award for Excellence from Dominion Energy. Dr. Stairs specializes in Family Medicine and Geriatrics.
Stacey earned her Master of Science in Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership from Grantham University. Stacey also earned Post Graduate Certification in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care from Purdue University. Her healthcare includes working in a step-down unit for Bon Secours Memorial and long-term care case management for a managed care organization. Stacey specializes in Primary Care and Adult Gerontology.
When away from patient care, Dr. Stairs enjoys reading and collecting and restoring antiques. Stacey likes to take road trips, spend time with family – especially her granddaughter.

Legacy Care’s medical group delivers patient care in healthcare systems, inpatient rehabilitation centers, post-acute care facilities and assisted living communities that are located across the country. We are leaders in transitional healthcare, delivering patient-centered solutions. Our compassionate physicians and advanced care practitioners are dedicated to positive patient outcomes.
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