Vandalia Health welcomes Shnoda to cardiology team

Vandalia Health is pleased to announce the addition of Mina Shnoda, MD, to its team of cardiovascular specialists. Dr. Shnoda brings extensive clinical training, academic research and leadership experience in cardiology to the health system.

A specialist in noninvasive cardiology, Dr. Shnoda earned his medical degree and a Master of Science in Cardiovascular Medicine from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt, where he also completed a three-year residency in cardiovascular medicine and later served as an assistant lecturer. He ws named Chief Cardiovascular Resident during his tenure there.

In the United States, Dr. Shnoda completed his internal medicine residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., and cardiovascular fellowship at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in June 2025. He also trained at the renowned Texas Heart Institute in Houston during a cardiovascular externship.

Dr. Shnoda is board certified in nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular computed tomography, internal medicine and echocardiology. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians and the European Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Shnoda is a dedicated researcher, with more than two dozen published articles and abstracts in leading cardiology and internal medicine journals. His work has explored topics ranging from novel imaging in endocarditis to outcomes in cancer-related cardiovascular disease and emerging therapies in cardiology.

“Dr. Shnoda brings an exceptional depth of expertise in advanced imaging, heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services, Mon Health Medical Group. “His international training, combined with his research in areas such as cardiac CT and cancer-related heart disease, positions him to provide innovative solutions for some of our most challenging patient cases. We are proud to welcome him to our cardiology team.”

“I am honored to join Vandalia Health and contribute to its mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered cardiovascular care,” said Dr. Shnoda. “From diagnosing difficult conditions with advanced technology to managing patients with both cardiac and cancer-related complications, my focus is on delivering precise, individualized care that improves outcomes and quality of life.”

Dr. Shnoda will see patients at Vandalia Health’s Morgantown, Weston and Elkins locations.

For more information about heart care at Vandalia Health, visit MonHealth.com/Heart.