Mon Health Preston Primary Care honors Dr. Michael Schwarzenberg amidst his retirement on Monday, Sept. 30. Dr. Schwarzenberg has a legacy of care in Preston County spanning 37 years. In 1987, Dr. Schwarzenberg and his wife, Dr. Bernice Schwarzenberg, began their medical career by opening a private practice in Kingwood. Known locally as “Dr. Mike,” Dr. Schwarzenberg was a medical staff member of Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, served as Chief of Staff, and in other leadership roles within the medi...

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Dr. Mark Johnson , General Surgeon at Mon Health Medical Center , recently spent eight days in Pignon, Haiti performing surgeries for people in need. Dr. Johnson went to Pignon as a part of a team lead by Dr. Dave Fogarty, a retired plastic surgeon from Morgantown. The team was made up of four nurses, two anesthetists, one anesthesiologist, and three surgeons, including Dr. Johnson. In just eight days, Dr. Johnson performed six general surgeries including hernia repairs and two exploratory surgeries, an...

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  Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. William Ryan Walker to its dedicated team of physicians, Drs. Marilyn Bonfili and Lisa Flower . Dr. Walker brings nearly eight years of experience as a primary care physician to the Fairmont clinic. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said Dr. Bradford Warden , Chief Administrative Officer of Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Walker is an incredibly talented medical professional, and we are thri...

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Mon Health Surgical Services is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Emanuel Mejias Lafontaine to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Mejias Lafontaine will be practicing as a General Surgeon in Morgantown. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mejas Lafontaine to the Mon Health family. He is a valuable addition to our fantastic team of surgeons and will certainly benefit the patients we serve,” said Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Mon Health Medical Center...

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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Vidya Petla to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Petla will be practicing at the Mon Health Primary Care location in Morgantown. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Dr. Petla join our best-in-class care team delivering expert medical care,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “She will be a tremendous asset to the health of our communities.” Dr. Petla graduated from Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sci...

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Mon Health Medical Center honors Dr. C. Andrew Heiskell and Carla Dunaway, NP as they retire from many years of providing medical care in West Virginia. Dr. Heiskell is a third-generation surgeon with whose family has left a legacy of care locally spanning over 100 years. In 1975, Dr. Heiskell began practicing as a physician at Mon Health Medical Center, formerly Monongalia General Hospital. In 1987, he started his own private practice specializing in general and vascular surgery called Heiskell King Bu...

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Mon Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jamil Ahmed to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ahmed will be practicing at the Mon Health Pulmonary locations in Morgantown and Fairmont. “Access to high quality medical care is paramount at Mon Health System. We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Ahmed as an essential addition to our medical staff and to our local communities,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. Dr. Ahmed graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College at ...

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            Mon General Hospital will be naming its Center for Cardiac Care in honor of Warren T. Anderson, MD, during a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, May 14. More than $500,000 was raised in Dr. Anderson’s name by The Foundation of Mon General in support of the center.             The dedication ceremony will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Mon General Hospital Main Lobby.  A program ...

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Mon Health Surgical Services is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. David Randall Hofius to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Hofius will be practicing as a General Surgeon in Morgantown and Kingwood. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hofius to our exceptional team of physicians. He will surely make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health.  Dr. Hofius graduated from Gannon Un...

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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Chris Cook , Cardiothoracic Surgeon, as Vandalia Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Cook brings a wealth of expertise to the role, joining Dr. Alexander Nagy, Medical Director at Mon Health to further elevate cardiothoracic services locally. Cardiothoracic surgery focuses on treating conditions of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and chest. This includes everything from coronary artery bypass surgery to heart valve repair and replacemen...

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Mon Health Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Craig as a medical oncologist and hematologist. “We are proud welcome Dr. Craig to the Mon Health Cancer Center and our comprehensive team of providers,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Craig’s experience and expertise are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Craig is board-certified in hematology and on...

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Dr. Craig Herring is an OBGYN who practices in the Morgantown area.

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Dr. Arthurs is an OBGYN who practices in Morgantown, WV.

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Dr. Sherman is an obstetrician/gynecologist who practices in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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Mon Health Stonewall Podiatry is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. David Anderson to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Anderson will be practicing as a podiatrist at the Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital locations in Bridgeport and Weston, WV.  “Expanding our services throughout our local communities is paramount at Mon Health System. We are excited to welcome Dr. Anderson to help us continue providing best-in-class care in convenient, close to home locations,” ...

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Vandalia Health is pleased to announce the addition of primary care physician Dr. Elizabeth Mazezka , DO, to Mon Health Preston Primary Care in Kingwood. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mazezka to our team in Kingwood as a primary care provider,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Mazezka brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Her dedication to serving patients locally ensures that our community ...

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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Houman Khosrovi (HK) to lead Neurosurgery & Spine Services. “We are proud welcome Dr. HK and introduce Neurosurgery & Spine care to Mon Health Medical Center,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We have long been anticipating the implementation of Neurosurgery & Spine care, and Dr. HK’s expertise will allow us to offer this much-needed service to our patients, providing the very best in t...

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Mon Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mary Novak to our team of experts in urological care.  “We are proud to welcome Dr. Mary Novak to Mon Health and expand urology care across the system,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Novak joins our comprehensive team of urology providers and her expertise in both urology and robotic surgery will expand the high-quality care we provide to patients across the region.” Dr. Novak obtained her Doctorate o...

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Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Johnson as a primary care provider specializing in both family and sports medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Johnson and his expertise in family and sports medicine to Mon Health,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We look forward to expanding this much-needed care for patients in Weston and across the region.” Dr. Johnson earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Wes...

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Mon Health Rheumatology is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Munib Aftab to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Aftab will be practicing at the Mon Health Rheumatology location in Morgantown. “I have been practicing medicine for the last ten years and look forward to providing my expertise to my community and establishing a healthy society,” said Dr. Aftab. Dr. Aftab graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College in Pakistan before completing his Internal Medicine Residency at Harlem Hospital Center a...

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Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Karim Ibrahim to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Ibrahim will be practicing as a primary care physician in Morgantown. “We are so excited to welcome Dr. Ibrahim to Mon Health. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we deliver,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. Dr. Ibrahim graduated from the Royal ...

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Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Anthony James Roda-Renzelli to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Roda-Renzelli will be practicing as a Cardiologist in Morgantown and Elkins. “We are so excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Roda-Renzelli. He is going to significantly contribute to the advancement of our heart and vascular services and we are confident that he will be a valuable asset to Mon Health,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health S...

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Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Ghulam Abbas to lead the Thoracic Surgery program. Dr. Abbas is an internationally recognized robotic thoracic surgeon, specializing in high-risk patients with locally advanced lung and esophageal cancers. Dr. Abbas is the Cancer Services Director of CAMC, Vandalia Health South Region, and will be joining Mon Health’s Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center in Vandalia Health’s North Region. Before joining CAMC, Dr. Abbas was the Chief of Thor...

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Mon Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Kochupura as an expert in pulmonary and sleep medicine. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Kochupura to Mon Health System,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “His expertise in critical care, pulmonary, and sleep medicine are an invaluable addition to the care we provide and will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the patients we serve.” Dr. Kochupura is board certified in pulmonary medicine and critical c...

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Mon Health OBGYN is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Marlee Greschner to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Greschner will be practicing at the Mon Health OBGYN locations in Morgantown and Fairmont.  "Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus," said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. "Dr. Greschner is an incredibly talented medical professional, and we are thrilled to be able to provide accessible obstetrics and gynecology services to the Monongalia...

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Mon Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta as an expert in pulmonary and sleep services. “We are proud welcome Dr. Mehdi Farishta and his expertise in pulmonary and sleep medicine to our comprehensive team of providers at Mon Health,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “Dr. Farishta will allow Mon Health to expand our services and increase access to specialty care for our patients.” Dr. Farishta obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...

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Mon Health Oncology is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ahmad R. Cheema to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Cheema will be practicing as an Medical Oncologist-Hematologist at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. “It is my great pleasure to welcome Dr. Cheema to Mon Health. He will undoubtedly provide the utmost support and care to our patients, and we are very excited to have him join our team,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO o...

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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. John Nasr as a new advanced gastroenterologist provider to the hospital with a national and international reputation in endoscopy and complex endoscopic procedures.   Dr. Nasr received his Doctorate of Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Beirut, Lebanon and is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and of the National Pancreas Foundation. “We are proud to welc...

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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kenneth Judson, Jr. to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Judson will be practicing as an Electrophysiologist at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center locations in Morgantown, Fairmont, Kingwood, and McHenry, MD. “Access to high quality heart care is paramount at Mon Health System. We are excited to welcome Dr. Judson to help us continue providing best-in-class care in convenient, close to home locations,” said Davi...

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• 1/5/2023
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Darrell Saunders, MD , Medical Oncologist, has retired from Mon Health Cancer Center after more than 42 years of practice in Morgantown, WV.  Dr. Saunders was born at St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital, the original Mon General Hospital in downtown Morgantown. He was raised in Morgantown and is deeply rooted to the people of this region. He earned his medical degree and attended residency at West Virginia University before completing his fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Saunders ...

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Dr. Robert Snuffer , Emergency Room and Trauma Director at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and Medical Director for the Gilmer/Lewis/Upshur counties Emergency Medical Squads, has donated trauma response kits to local organizations that could save more than 200 people. Dr. Snuffer began collecting materials to create the trauma response kits last fall. His goal was to ensure that first responders would be able to stop major bleeds on the scene of an emergency rather than waiting until they...

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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce the addition of Alexandre d’Audiffret , MD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. Dr. d’Audiffret joins the center as a leading vascular surgeon, bringing with him decades of expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, as well as an impressive record of leadership and innovation in his field. Dr. d’Audiffret previously served as chief of vascular surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he l...

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Mon Health Medical Center's Kristen Statler, MD , has been named the hospital's 2019 Physician of the Year. Dr. Statler is a general and robotic surgeon at Mon Health Medical Center. She also performs vascular and minimally invasive procedures. The award was chosen by the hospital's medical staff and executives. "Dr. Statler takes excellent care of her patients by going above and beyond for them at an individual level," said William McBee, MD , a gynecologic oncologist and chief medical director at Mon H...

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Dr. Ryan Walker , a Family Physician at Mon Health Primary Care in Fairmont, has been honored as the Best Family Physician in the Best of Marion County contest, hosted by WV News and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. The contest received over 94,000 votes from residents across the area, highlighting the strong support and appreciation for local healthcare professionals. Dr. Walker has worked for Mon Health for more than two years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Family Medicine. "...

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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry is pleased to welcome Dr. Lauren Mayle as a new psychiatrist. “Access to mental health care and support services is vital to the overall care we provide to the patients we serve. We are proud to continue to grow our team of mental health care providers at Mon Health and provide greater access to these much-needed services,” said Karen Friggens, Vice President of Physician Services at Mon Health Medical Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mayle to the...

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• 8/1/2024
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When Amber Koerber was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she felt compelled to receive a second opinion after her exploratory surgery. After speaking with Dr. William McBee, Gynecologic Oncologist, Amber transferred her care to Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV. Amber's symptoms started abruptly when she woke up with severe stomach pain, which she initially thought were intestinal issues. Her husband finally convinced Amber to see a doctor, and she got in to see her gynecologist who then...

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• 4/5/2021
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Cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Alexander Nagy, recently performed the first Perceval Aortic Pericardial Heart Valve replacement at Mon Health Medical Center. According to Dr. Nagy, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Mon Health Medical Center, this specific device enhances the surgical approach to an aortic valve replacement, designed for any patient, especially complex cases. Offering this procedure leads to less time spent in the operating room and a short recovery for patients. Patient’s experience improved out...

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• 9/24/2019
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When Amber Koerber was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she felt compelled to receive a second opinion after her exploratory surgery. After speaking with Dr. William McBee, Gynecologic Oncologist, Amber transferred her care to Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV. Amber's symptoms started abruptly when she woke up with severe stomach pain, which she initially thought were intestinal issues. Her husband finally convinced Amber to see a doctor, and she got in to see her gynecologist who then...

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• 4/5/2021
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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital was voted Best Place to Work and Dr. Robert Snuffer was voted Best Family Doctor in the Weston Democrat’s 2024 Lewis County Choice Awards. Voted on by residents in Lewis County, the Lewis County Choice Awards is held annually to determine the best and preferred offerings in the county. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Best Place to Work in Lewis County award comes soon after Mon Health System was voted Best Place to Work in West Virginia in ...

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• 10/2/2024
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Mon Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Mon Health Medical Center and Chief Nursing Executive of Mon Health System, has been named a 2024 West Virginia Wonder Woman by WV Living Magazine. Since 2014, WV Living magazine has been honoring West Virginia Wonder Women, amazing women who are raising the bar in their communities, serving as beacons of light in their industries, and forcing change for the greater good. They are leade...

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• 9/16/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC) invites patients needing a family medicine specialist to contact one of our newest physicians, Dr. Arielle Placke, DO. As a MHMC physician, Dr. Placke is making a difference every day in the lives of her patients. She provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family. Currently, she is seeing patients from age 12 and up. She is particularly interested in women's health and enjoys doing small office procedures when possible. One of her goals is...

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• 3/30/2021
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For more than 15 years, the staff at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) has been providing wound care to local residents, making a difference in their lives on their road to recovery. The staff knows that all wounds do not heal the same way, nor within the same time frame, so they are dedicated to caring for people with wounds that have resisted traditional means of healing.  The team recently expanded with the addition of Mon Health physician Dr. Ferdinand Martinez. The therapy ...

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• 2/24/2021
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Mon Health Primary Care physician Ashley Bainbridge will be relocating to Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care's Westover location where she will begin seeing patients June 26. Her office is currently in the Mon Health Medical Park in Suncrest. Dr. Bainbridge's new location will be 900 Fairmont Road, Westover, WV, through Aug. 24. The Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care Westover location will be moving to the Gateway, 6000 Memorial Church Drive, Westover, Aug. 25-26. She will begin seeing patients at the Gate...

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• 6/14/2018
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Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC) surgeon Mark Johnson, MD, has been awarded designation as a Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). This accreditation distinguishes Mon Health Medical Center from other facilities by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. Born and raised in Morgantown, Dr. Johnson is committed to delivering excellent care and the best patient outcomes close to home. “Th...

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Learn more information about the Zika virus by visiting cdc.gov/zika . For more information about Drs. Hamilton and Sherman, visit mongeneral.com/womenshealth. Mon General Women's Health is currently accepting new gynecology and obstetrics patients. 

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  Mon Health System is proud to announce that several Mon Health physicians have been named as 2023 “Top Doctors” across eight specialties by Pittsburgh Magazine and West Virginia Living. The list of Top Doctors is compiled by Castle Connolly, which utilizes an entirely merit-based selection process. Doctors recognized by West Virginia Living included Dr. John Battin, Urologist, Dr. Matthew Darmelio, Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Wissam Gharib, Cardiologist, Dr. Anthony Marcucci, Primary Care Physician, D...

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Dr. Suzanne Gharib joined Dr. David Seaman at Mon Health Rheumatology. Dr. Gharib will see patients four days a month in the Morgantown office, while continuing her private practice in Charleston, WV.  Dr. Gharib earned her medical degree from the WVU School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical Center and a fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Mon Health Rheumatology is located at the Mon Health Medical ...

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It is only a six-letter word, but hearing that word “cancer” can bring down even the toughest of us. As a physician, I spend a great deal of my time informing my patients that they have cancer and design a treatment plan that we all hope will rid them of this dangerous disease. Comprehensive cancer care consists of three treatment options: Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Mon General Hospital currently provides surgery and chemotherapy and recently has asked the West Virginia Health Care Authority to...

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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary's 55th Annual Ball of the Year was more than a blast from the past. The 80s-themed, black tie affair raised $103,116 for patient care. Proceeds will be used to purchase a modern, flexible HD videoscope to detect early bladder cancer. "This year's Ball of the Year was one of our most successful to date," said Chris Battin, chair of the Ball of the Year Committee. "More than 20 corporate and individual sponsors and over 500 community members came together to help su...

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Mon Health Medical Center recently achieved reaccreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG). Additionally, Dr. Susan Capelle , Dr. Craig Herring , Dr. William McBee , Dr. Shane Prettyman , Dr. John Sunyecz , and Dr. Christine Wilson have been recognized once again as Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that Mon Health Medical Center has met nationally and...

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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Byron Dodson and Dr. Arielle Placke to its dedicated team of physicians. Both husband and wife will begin seeing patients on September 1. Dr. Byron Dodson and Dr. Arielle Placke recently completed their residency programs at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA; he in General Surgery and she in Family Medicine. “West Virginia has some of the most pressing healthcare issues in the nation,” said Dr. Arielle Placke. “My husband and I are exc...

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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Melinda Cooper to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Cooper brings nearly ten years of experience in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. “Across Mon Health System, our patients are our primary focus,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System. “Not only is Dr. Cooper an incredibly talented medical professional, but also, she has a strong passion for providing community-based care and puts her patients first. We...

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Dr. Chaudhari is a hospitalist at Mon Health Medical Center.

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Mon Health System is pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Sivak , ophthalmic plastic surgeon at Mon Health Medical Center, has recently been named the president of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) . “ASOPRS is committed to improving the lives of patients receiving oculoplastic and orbital care, as well as supporting the physicians that provide this expertise,” said Dr. Sivak. “I am proud to be a part of this organization and work alongside so many skilled an...

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Mon Health Gynecologists, Dr. Christine Wilson and Dr. John Sunyecz have been named among the community’s top choices in the 2024 Herald-Standard Community Choice Awards.  Voted on by residents in Fayette County, Pennsylvania area, the 2024 Herald-Standard Community Choice Awards is held annually to determine the best and preferred businesses and services in the area. Dr. Wilson was voted first place and Dr. Sunyecz was voted One of the Best in this year’s Choice Awards. In August, Dr. Wilson and D...

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Mon Health Bariatrics offers advanced robotic and laparoscopic options for those seeking bariatric surgery. As the need for comprehensive bariatric care continues to increase, Mon Health Bariatrics is expanding its comprehensive care team with the addition of Cassie Brode, Ph.D., Psychologist.  To evaluate and help patients prepare for bariatric surgery, Dr. Brode joins bariatric surgeons Dr. Mustapha Daouadi and Dr. Emanuel Mejias on the Mon Health Bariatrics team as a psychologist to evaluate pat...

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Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The award is presented by NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology. The UroLift® Center of Excellence designation recognizes that Dr. Shakuri-Rad has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System, a minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to...

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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Mustapha Daouadi as Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery, a new, comprehensive service being offered at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, as well as procedures offered at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. Dr. Daouadi obtained his medical degree from the University of Algiers, Algeria. He served an internship in general surgery at Brigham Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School, in Boston, MA, a residency in general surgery at...

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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce Mon Aesthetic, a new program offering a line of treatments for rejuvenation for both men and women. Occulofacial Surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Sivak, and Dermatologist, Dr. Mary Hall , are partnering to offer aesthetic services to the community. Offers include, but are not limited to, cosmetic blepharoplasty, state-of-the-art laser treatments, chemical peels, Botox, dermal fillers, eyelid lifts and more. “We are pulling our expertise together to present Mon Aesthet...

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Mon Health Medical Center has been reaccredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Byron Dodson , Dr. Mark Johnson , Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad , and Dr. Kristen Statler have been reaccredited by the SRC as Surgeons of Excellence in Robotic Surgery.  Healthcare facilities and surgeons seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure the applicant meets SRC’s proven standards and requireme...

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Vandalia Health welcomes Ngoc Thai , MD, PhD, to its highly skilled team of surgical specialists. With more than 20 years of clinical experience and health system leadership, Dr. Thai brings with him a distinguished history of innovation, collaboration and excellence in surgical care. Dr. Thai comes to Vandalia Health from Holy Name Medical Center in New Jersey, where he served as Chair of the Department of Surgery. He previously held leadership roles at Allegheny General Hospital and Allegheny Health N...

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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Gaskill to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Gaskill specializes in cardiology and electrophysiology and will be joining the Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center in Morgantown, recently recognized as the first hospital in the state to receive an Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) with Electrophysiology Services (EPS) Accreditation. “In addition to the AFib Accreditation, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has designated Mon Hea...

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• 7/20/2020
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Mon Health System has named Dr. Christopher Edwards the Emergency Department Medical Director leading the emergency medicine service line approach to care at all Mon Health facilities. Dr. Edwards began as the Mon Health Medical Center Director of Emergency Medicine in 2015. He has served as an Emergency Department Physician at Mon Health Medical Center, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital since beginning his tenure at Mon Health in 2007. Dr. Edwards a...

• News
• 7/8/2020
• Relevance: 10

  Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care is expanding its services with the addition of Dr. Larissa Fordyce-Richards to the clinical staff. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be joining the staff at the newly opened office at Market Place Mall in Weston, where Debra Murray, NP , also provides care Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Dr. Fordyce-Richards will be seeing patients of all ages with acute and chronic conditions. She is perfectly suited for her new location with specialized training in rural heal...

• News
• 8/9/2021
• Relevance: 9

Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has again been designated as the only UroLift® Center of Excellence in North Central West Virginia. The award is presented by NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of Urology. The UroLift® Center of Excellence designation recognizes that Dr. Shakuri-Rad has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System, a minimally invasive technology for t...

• News
• 9/7/2022
• Relevance: 9

Mon Health Primary Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Gabriella Horvath and Dr. Borbala Julia Czinege to its growing family. Their longtime office will remain at the current location at 3132 Collins Ferry Rd in Morgantown and will be named Mon Health Primary Care – Suncrest.  Drs. Horvath and Czinege at Mon Health Primary Care – Suncrest will continue to see patients for a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, conduct health screenings and physical exams, and offer primary, wellness,&...

• News
• 8/1/2023
• Relevance: 9

Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce that Dr. Bradford Warden has been inducted into the West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame and Dr. Wissam Gharib has been awarded the Heart of Gold Award by the American Heart Association. The West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to West Virginia’s healthcare industry, and who have a passion for making the Mountain State a better, healthier, and happier place ...

• News
• 2/27/2024
• Relevance: 9

Vandalia Health Mon Health Cancer Center is proud to announce the addition of Benjamin Yan , MD, PhD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. With a commitment to personalized care and advanced technology, Dr. Yan is excited to offer comprehensive radiation therapy at Vandalia Health. “I am honored to join Vandalia Health and to be part of a team that is deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate cancer care,” Dr. Yan said. “My goal is to cure certain types of cancer especially in t...

• News
• 4/8/2025
• Relevance: 9

Mon Health Medical Center (MHMC) welcomes Dr. Byron Dodson, General Surgeon, to its medical staff. Dr. Dodson is pleased to be making a difference every day in the lives of his patients by his affiliation with MHMC. He was a medical student at the Center several years ago and chose to practice here because of the friendly staff who provide excellent, individual care.  “I liked the size of the Hospital when I was here. Since I began practice in Morgantown, the staff and other physicians have been so...

• News
• 4/8/2021
• Relevance: 9

Two recent cardiovascular surgeon additions to Mon General Hospital’s Cardiac Services Program means Mon General can provide the full continuum of cardiac services. Alexander Nagy, M.D., began seeing patients this month, joining Kee C. Lee, M.D., as the second cardiovascular surgeon at Mon General Hospital. Dr. Lee joined Mon General Hospital last October as the Cardiac Surgery Director. The addition of Dr. Nagy helps make Mon General Hosiptal’s cardiac services program the fastest growing in t...

• News
• 7/22/2010
• Relevance: 9

Mon Health welcomes West Virginia native Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad as medical director of robotic surgery. Dr. Shakuri-Rad recently completed urological robotic surgery training at the University of Michigan Health System in Grand Rapids, MI. With the addition of Dr. Shakuri-Rad, Mon Health Urology will offer minimally invasive robotic surgeries for patients with disorders or disease of the bladder, kidneys and prostate. “Robotic surgery results in less patient discomfort and quicker recovery times,” he sa...

• News
• 7/2/2018
• Relevance: 8

Mon Health welcomes oculofacial surgeon Jennifer Sivak-Callcott, MD, to its surgical team. Dr. Sivak specializes in delicate surgical procedures in and around the eye to improve comfort, function, appearance and self-esteem for patients with a variety of eye conditions.  Common conditions include droopy eyelids; lesions or bumps on the eyelid; cancerous tumors around or behind the eye; thyroid eye; and dry eye.  Dr. Sivak also performs cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.  Dr. Sivak is ...

• News
• 4/11/2018
• Relevance: 8

The Mon Health System – Vandalia Health North Board of Directors announces a change in board membership. After many years of dedicated service, Dr. Mark Johnson , a longstanding and beloved leading general surgeon at Mon Health Medical Center, will step down from his position as a board member effective immediately to focus on the increased demand for his surgical services. Dr. Susan Capelle has been appointed to the Board of Directors for an initial three-year term, effective July 1. Dr. Capelle is a w...

• News
• 6/26/2024
• Relevance: 8

In an effort to increase patient accessibility to advanced GI care, Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of gastroenterologist Gorman Joel Reynolds, MD , to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Reynolds brings more than a decade of experience during a time when digestive care and gastroenterology services are needed most. “The demand for gastroenterology care is growing, and Dr. Reynolds offers Mon Health patients 12 years of experience in treating these types of conditions,” said...

• News
• 1/6/2020
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad , Urologist, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery, Medical Director of Medical Specialties, and Master Robotic Surgeon, performed his 100th urologic single port procedure using the da Vinci Single Port (SP) system by Intuitive. In May 2023, Dr. Shakuri-Rad performed the first urologic single port procedure in West Virginia using the da Vinci SP system. The da Vinci SP gives surgeons the ability to deliver robotic-assisted surge...

• News
• 9/18/2024
• Relevance: 8

Mon Health Medical Center is the first in West Virginia to successfully implant AVEIR™ DR, the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system from Abbott that effectively treats people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms. The AVEIR™ DR provides a new minimally invasive option to treat the nearly 80% of people who require pacing in two chambers of the heart. Roughly one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker, the AVEIR™ DR dual chamber leadless pacing system is made up of two devices – the AVEIR...

• News
• 5/20/2024
• Relevance: 8

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 ...

• News
• 9/18/2025
• Relevance: 8

The recent addition of two cardiovascular surgeons to Mon General’s Cardiac Services Program now makes it possible to provide the full continuum of cardiac services. Alexander Nagy, M.D. and Kee C. Lee, M.D. have joined together to help make Mon General’s cardiac services program the fastest growing in the region while the Mon General cardiology group continues to be the busiest in north central West Virginia. In addition to open heart surgery, Dr. Nagy performs both lung and vascular surgery, including...

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• 12/8/2011
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Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) and Mon Health System have long been known for quality heart care, and their cardiology services have only been strengthened after the creation of Vandalia Health brought the institutions together. For brothers Elie Gharib, MD , and Wissam Gharib, MD , the partnership even reunited their professional careers. Dr. Elie Gharib is a cardiologist and medical director of the cath lab and cardiovascular services at CAMC in Charleston. His brother, Dr. Wissam Gharib , is a ...

• News
• 2/20/2023
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For 10 years, Emily Riska suffered from unexplained stomach pain. She endured various tests, all of which came back normal. Riska had little hope when her primary care physician referred her to Faisal A. Dr. Bukeirat, MD , a Mon General Hospital interventional endoscopist.  “I’d already had so many tests, including the ERCP. I just didn’t want to feel sick anymore,” Riska said. Dr. Bukeirat saw what none of the other doctors saw, and he did what none of the other doctors could.  And now, Riska...

• News
• 3/16/2016
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Aaron Hawkins wasn’t overly alarmed when he began using the bathroom more frequently, especially at night. His primary care provider prescribed medication to help the issue, but after some time, he decided to research the UroLift procedure. During that research, he found Dr. Shakuri-Rad, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health . “Dr. Rad did some testing after my first appointment and found a tumor in my prostate which had extended into my bladder. Further testing revealed that it was a stage III can...

• News
• 7/11/2022
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Mon Health’s Dr. Mustapha Daouadi, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery, successfully completed the system’s first bariatrics procedure at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, West Virginia. Since 2010, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has been designated as a Bariatric Center of Excellence by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, and in February 2024, Mon Health System launched Mon Health Bariatrics. Dr. Mustapha Daouadi and Dr. Emanuel Mej...

• News
• 6/4/2024
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Aaron Hawkins wasn’t overly alarmed when he began using the bathroom more frequently, especially at night. His primary care provider prescribed medication to help the issue, but after some time, he decided to research the UroLift procedure. During that research, he found Dr. Shakuri-Rad, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health . “Dr. Rad did some testing after my first appointment and found a tumor in my prostate which had extended into my bladder. Further testing revealed that it was a stage III can...

• Patient Stories
• 7/11/2022
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As a primary care physician, Dr. Larissa Fordyce-Richards provides care to the people of Weston and the surrounding area every day. When her throat started to close while seeing patients, she trusted her colleagues at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital to save her life. Dr. Fordyce-Richards, Co-Medical Director of Mon Health Primary Care, started her day like any other on January 12. She decided to grab overnight oatmeal and eat between treating patients at Mon Health Stonewall Primary Care a...

• Patient Stories
• 2/8/2023
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Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Cancer Center proudly welcomes Filip Ionescu , MD, to its oncology team. Dr. Ionescu brings nationally recognized expertise in hematology and medical oncology, with a special focus on innovative treatment strategies for solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Ionescu completed advanced fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology at the internationally recognized H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida, where he served as Chief Fellow. He joins Vandalia He...

• News
• 6/25/2025
• Relevance: 7

Dr. Suzanne Gharib is a part-time rheumatologist at Mon Health Rheumatology.

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• 6/8/2018
• Relevance: 7

The Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Project is offering free skin cancer screenings for the community this spring. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Mon Health Medical Center community wellness office at 304-285-2730. The following locations and dates are available: Mon Health Dermatology, Dr. Mary Hall, 1000 Mon Health Medical Park Drive, Suite 1000 Friday, May 10, 9-11 am. Hall Dermatology LLC, Dr. William Hall, 400 Drummond St. Tuesday, May 7, ...

• News
• 4/10/2019
• Relevance: 7

Seventeen-year-old pediatric patient, Jamea Reese, had been living with severe hypertension caused by complications from diabetes, kidney failure, and a stroke. She had been hospitalized for over a year at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and with such complicated health conditions for a pediatric patient, was running out of options for treatment. Luckily, just about 80 miles down I-79 at Mon Health Medical Center , was cardiologist Dr. Wissam Gharib , an expert in renal denervation (RDN), which w...

• News
• 9/27/2024
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Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care and Psychiatry welcomes Pediatric and General Psychiatrist Melissa Albert . Dr. Albert, who is from Clarksburg, graduated valedictorian from Notre Dame High School. She attended medical school at the WVU School of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics at the Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, OH, and a residency with WVU School of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry. Dr. Albert chose to specialize in psychiatry to he...

• News
• 7/24/2018
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  When Marilyn Kubala struggled with a leaky bladder, she took all the right steps in resolving the issue. After trying several medications, she placed her trust in the Mon Health Urology team in Morgantown, WV to eliminate the issue for good. Marilyn had started experiencing a leaky bladder in late 2018. After her problems persisted, she decided to make an appointment to see Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health Urology in January 2019.  "We tried medication two ...

• News
• 9/9/2021
• Relevance: 6

In 2024, four Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology providers became “Mon Moms” and delivered their babies at the Mon Health Family Birth Centers in Morgantown and Weston . These providers are now sharing their experience, expertise, and advice to those considering receiving their pregnancy and postpartum care at Mon Health. Dr. Marlee Greschner delivered her first baby in February. Dr. Greschner has worked as a Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology physician for nearly two years, and says that since ...

• News
• 6/10/2024
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  New innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Mon Health Medical Center, with Dr. Parag Chaudhari's first three robotic bronchoscopy cases successfully completed. Used to view the inside of the lungs and obtain a tissue sample for biopsy, the goal is to enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis of small and hard-to-reach nodules in the periphery of the lung. This technology integrates the latest advancements in robotics, software, data science, and endoscopy (the use of ...

• News
• 8/6/2021
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Mon Health Gynecologist, Dr. John Sunyecz , has been voted GOLD for Best Specialty Doctor/Practice in Fayette 2024. Voted on by residents in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the Best in Fayette contest is held annually to determine the best and preferred businesses and services in the county. Dr. Sunyecz is a Gynecologist at Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Gynecology in Hopwood, Pennsylvania. He received his Doctorate of Medicine at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio before completing his residency a...

• News
• 10/16/2024
• Relevance: 6

Mon Health System has announced plans to expand primary care and introduce specialty medical services in the Greater Fairmont area. Mon Health has executed a Letter of Intent with to build a new, 7800 square foot facility located in the I-79 Technology Park in Fairmont, that will include new clinical office space for Mon Health Primary Care physicians, Dr. Marilyn Bonfili and Dr. Lisa Flower . Both Dr. Bonfili and Dr. Flower will vacate their existing office space of about 4,000 square feet, to move to t...

• News
• 2/7/2020
• Relevance: 6

Mon Health’s Dr. Mustapha Daouadi , Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery , completed Mon Health Medical Center’s first robotics bariatric procedure since launching this new service offering in February. Bariatrics, or weight loss surgery, has been proven to be a safe and effective tool for durable and maintained weight loss. The aim of bariatric surgery is to lose weight and become healthier by curing or improving the significant medical problems that are associated with excessive weight. Patients who ...

• News
• 7/31/2024
• Relevance: 6

  When Marilyn Kubala struggled with a leaky bladder, she took all the right steps in resolving the issue. After trying several medications, she placed her trust in the Mon Health Urology team in Morgantown, WV to eliminate the issue for good. Marilyn had started experiencing a leaky bladder in late 2018. After her problems persisted, she decided to make an appointment to see Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health Urology in January 2019.  "We tried medication two ...

• Patient Stories
• 9/9/2021
• Relevance: 6

Zachary Curtis , MD, has joined Vandalia Health’s team of cardiovascular specialists, bringing extensive experience in cardiology and specialized training in interventional procedures to his new role. A native of West Virginia, Dr. Curtis has spent the past several years serving the state through his medical training and practice at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington. Most recently, he completed an interventional cardiology fellowship at Marshall University while al...

• News
• 8/8/2025
• Relevance: 6

Vandalia Health welcomes Sheetal Nijhawan , MD, FACS, FABOM, FASMBS, to its medical staff, bringing decades of advanced surgical experience and clinical leadership to the organization’s bariatric and minimally invasive surgery program. Board-certified in general surgery, obesity medicine and metabolic bariatric surgery, Dr. Nijhawan is a fellowship-trained specialist in minimally invasive and bariatric procedures. She most recently served as Chief of the Department of General Surgery and Medical Directo...

• News
• 7/22/2025
• Relevance: 6

Dr. Tallman is a general surgeon who practices in Morgantown.

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• 2/20/2012
• Relevance: 6

Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital enhances pulmonary services with three new interventional procedures, expanding access to respiratory care in rural West Virginia. In June, Mon Health System welcomed Dr. Peter Kochupura to lead Pulmonary Care Services . Dr. Kochupura joined pulmonologist Dr. Allison Cihla to bolster comprehensive lung care at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, and through his leadership, Mon Health has strengthened its pulmonary care services and introduced new procedures to best...

• News
• 9/16/2024
• Relevance: 6

Mon Health System believes providers in leadership helps ensure best-in-class service, quality, and clinical outcomes in how we practice medicine for the communities we serve. In this regard, Mon Health System has announced elevated roles for several medical leaders across the system. Dr. Mary Edwards, Vice President of Medical Affairs for Mon Health Medical Center, has been promoted to Mon Health System Chief Medical Officer. In this blended role, Dr. Edwards will lead system coordination of hospital-ba...

• News
• 8/30/2022
• Relevance: 6

  Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital is pleased to expand their specialties offered with the addition of oncologist, Ihtishaam Qazi, MD , to its staff. Dr. Qazi will be treating a variety of cancers and will be focusing on lung, breast, and gastrointestinal conditions. He will now be treating lymphomas, leukemia, and myelomas at the Kingwood hospital. "Expanding clinical services and bringing care closer to home to patients is our driving mission. Dr. Qazi seeing patients in our Physician Center m...

• News
• 10/21/2021
• Relevance: 6

A multidisciplinary team of experts have come together to contribute to the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tom McClellan, Anesthesiologist Dr. Paul Gera and Engineers Dr. Justin Chambers and Ephraim Pittore have developed a cost-effective face shield assembled with easily accessible materials. “Our team was tasked with finding an inexpensive face shield by the National Guard,” explained Dr. Thomas McClellan. “After the masks were built, we created a handout with step-by-...

• News
• 3/27/2020
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• 1/9/2025
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Dr. Hall is a Mon Health Urologist.

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• 2/19/2012
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John Azar, MD, is a medical oncology specialist and the director of the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center of Mon General Hospital.  Learn more about Dr. Azar's credentials and practice philosophy. .

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• 8/7/2014
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Darryl Saunders, MD, is a medical oncology specialist at the Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center of Mon General Hospital.  Learn more about Dr. Saunders .

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• 8/7/2014
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Patients in Webster Springs, West Virginia, and surrounding areas will now have access to specialized cardiology care through a new telehealth service. Starting Friday, October 25, Dr. Morgan Lyons , a board-certified Cardiologist at Mon Health, will provide virtual appointments from Webster Memorial Hospital on the fourth Friday afternoon of every month. All outpatient cardiology needs will be accepted through this service, such as check-ups, medication needs, palpitations, and other important evaluati...

• News
• 11/5/2024
• Relevance: 5

Mon Health Obstetrics & Gynecology would like to welcome Morgantown native Erica Arthurs, MD . Dr. Arthurs is a West Virginia School of Medicine graduate. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at WVU Medicine. “It was important to me to continue providing care to West Virginians,” said Dr. Arthurs. “Mon Health Medical Center’s Family Birth Center is amazing, and I’m honored to be joining a great group of physicians.” Dr. Arthurs specializes in obstetrics, routine gynecologic care, ...

• News
• 9/17/2018
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During September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Mon Health Urology is spotlighting the critical role of early detection in safeguarding men’s health.  Mon Health’s nationally-recognized urology team encourages regular screenings for men ages 55-69 years based on American Urological Association guidelines. Those with risk factors, such as a family history of prostate cancer or African American men, should be screened in their early 40s. Studies show that regular, proactive screenings allow for e...

• News
• 9/9/2024
• Relevance: 5

Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has been designated an Axonics Center of Excellence by Axonics Inc. The designation recognizes his expertise with Axonics Therapy and sincere commitment to changing the lives of patients suffering from bladder and bowel dysfunction. Today, millions of Americans suffer from overactive bladder and fecal incontinence. Axonics Therapy gently stimulates the sacral nerve (sacral neuromodulation), restoring normal communication between the bra...

• News
• 5/28/2024
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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and Mon Health is taking the time to highlight the importance of regular screenings, vaccination, and education to reduce risk of disease. According to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, every five minutes, a woman is diagnosed with one of the five gynecologic cancers including cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar. While there are many factors that can increase a person’s risk of gynecologic cancers such as age, family history, and p...

• News
• 9/3/2024
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Mon Health providers Dr. Melinda Cooper and Deborah Boyer, NP , are taking advantage of the last few days in Women’s Health Month to share some health tips for women. Dr. Cooper, internal medicine, pediatrics, and primary care physician at Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care & Psychiatry, shares the importance of prioritizing your health, especially as a woman. “As women, we tend to take care of everyone around us and won’t always take the time to focus on what we need to do to stay healthy, and that ...

• News
• 4/26/2024
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  Mon Health Medical Center has been named a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG). The COEMIG accreditation is awarded to surgeons by the Surgical Review Corporation, an internationally recognized patient safety organization. As well as the accreditation for Mon Health Medical Center, several physicians were named as Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, including Christine Brodisch Wilson, MD, FACOG , Susan Capelle, MD, FACOG , Craig Herring, MD, FACOG ...

• News
• 12/22/2021
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Mon Health Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad has performed more than 500 implants with the UroLift® System, the first permanent implant to treat symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men 50 years of age or older. Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2013, the UroLift System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, while preserving sexual function. “Mon Health System is committed ...

• News
• 7/14/2020
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On Monday, October 2, Mon Health Heart and Vascular’s Dr. Matthew Gaskill performed the first cardiac ablation procedure in West Virginia using the POLARx Cryoablation System, a treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). “I am very honored to be able to perform the first POLARx ablation in the state of West Virginia,” said Dr. Matthew Gaskill. “This advancement in ablation technology not only represents a significant growth in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, but also allows us to continue t...

• News
• 10/9/2023
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  When Deb Dalton made an appointment for her annual mammogram, she did not expect the call saying she needed a biopsy, and she especially did not expect the call saying she had Stage II Breast Cancer. Deb decided to trust Dr. Darrell Saunders and the team at Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV for her breast cancer journey.  Deb made her annual appointment for her mammogram in March 2021. After her mammogram provided abnormal results, she came back to Mon Health for a biopsy. On April 2...

• News
• 10/8/2021
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Mon Health recently added four new cardiologists to its Heart & Vascular Center team. Robert Hull, MD , Bradford Warden, MD , Wissam Gharib, MD , and Samantha Crites, DO , are now accepting patients. They join six other cardiologists at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center: Paul Alappat, MD ; Kishore Bingi, MD ; Michael Englund, DO ; Morgan Lyons, MD ; Michael O'Keefe, MD ; and Richard Smith, MD . The center also includes cardiothoracic surgeons Fawad Khan, MD ; Jay Kim, MD ; and Alexander Nagy...

• News
• 1/19/2018
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For years, each October, Samantha Gerwig got her annual mammogram. In 2022, however, Samantha had to cancel her appointment. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so I typically use that as my reminder to get my mammogram, but last year, something came up and I had to push back my appointment,” said Samantha. “After I had cancelled, I kept getting calls from Mon Health reminding me to reschedule, but it wasn’t until March that I had time for an appointment.” Samantha has been a patient at Mon Healt...

• Patient Stories
• 10/11/2023
• Relevance: 5

As someone who was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, Roy Barnhart knew his abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels might mean he had cancer again. After countless physicians sent him home claiming there was nothing to worry about, he decided to trust his gut and see the team at Mon Health Urology. Roy was initially diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2009, which stemmed from a gallbladder attack where a mass was found on his kidney. Once his kidney was removed, his testing remained normal until around ...

• Patient Stories
• 8/31/2023
• Relevance: 5

  When Deb Dalton made an appointment for her annual mammogram, she did not expect the call saying she needed a biopsy, and she especially did not expect the call saying she had Stage II Breast Cancer. Deb decided to trust Dr. Darrell Saunders and the team at Mon Health Cancer Center in Morgantown, WV for her breast cancer journey.  Deb made her annual appointment for her mammogram in March 2021. After her mammogram provided abnormal results, she came back to Mon Health for a biopsy. On April 2...

• Patient Stories
• 10/8/2021
• Relevance: 5

• Unknown
• 6/27/2023
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Dr. Sivak specializes in surgeries around the eye.

• Unknown
• 4/5/2018
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Dr. Marcucci is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.

• Unknown
• 6/1/2017
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Dr. Lively treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal and medical problems related to sports and physical activity.

• Unknown
• 5/25/2018
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Dr. Alan Hess is a primary care physician who specializes in primary care.

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• 1/7/2012
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  New innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Mon Health Medical Center. Used to view the inside of the lungs and obtain a tissue sample for biopsy, the goal is to enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis of small and hard-to-reach nodules in the periphery of the lung. This technology integrates the latest advancements in robotics, software, data science, and endoscopy (the use of small cameras and tools to enter the body through its natural openings). Mon Health Medica...

• News
• 3/23/2021
• Relevance: 5

Mon Health Medical Center has achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery along with Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, who has been recognized as a Master Surgeon and Surgeon of Excellence by Surgical Review Corporation. This accreditation distinguishes Mon Health Medical Center from other facilities by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. “We’re proud to recognize Mon Health Medical Center and Dr. Jaschar Shaku...

• News
• 6/2/2020
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Mon Health System is proud to announce a new partnership between Mon Health Medical Center and two longstanding physicians located in Uniontown, PA, Dr. John Sunyecz and Dr. Christine Wilson. With community physician offices closing in Uniontown due to an ongoing reorganization, this partnership will ensure the clinic remains open to continue providing women accessible, high quality gynecologic care from trusted experts. The message from Mon Health System President and CEO David Goldberg is simple: “The ...

• News
• 7/11/2019
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            Brian W. Hawthorne, MD, has joined the administrative team at Mon General Hospital as its new Vice President and Medical Director (VPMD).             Dr. Hawthorne started part-time in his new role on July 1, while transitioning his private practice in the Cheat Lake area. He will become full-time on Sept. 1. He was previously employed by the Mon Health System from 1997-2000 and is l...

• News
• 7/2/2012
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• 6/3/2019
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The Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Project of Mon Health Medical Center are once again offering free skin cancer screenings for the community this spring. Mon Health physicians have generously donated their time and office space to provide these free screenings. The skin cancer screenings will take place in the physicians' offices. Appointments are required, and can be made by calling Mon Health Community Wellness at 304-285-2730 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conf...

• News
• 4/11/2018
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• 9/27/2018
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• 9/27/2018
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• 8/7/2018
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• 5/22/2018
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“We believe we are so successful because of our work ethic, our genuine love for children and our ability to think outside the box when it comes to caring for our patients,” said Lisa Wood, M.D. “We take our time during office visits, try to never turn a sick child away, offer after-hours doctor advice by phone, have online accessibility and participate in the Mon General Emergency room and delivery room call. Thus, we are readily available to our existing patients and their families as well as gaining ...

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Dr. Shakuri Rad is a Mon Health urologist who specializes in robotic surgery for urological conditions.

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Dr. Gregory Purnell , a member of Mon Health Medical Center Staff, is now performing MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on a collagen membrane), an advanced approach to restoring damaged cartilage in the knee in the appropriate patients. MACI is a cartilage restoration procedure that utilizes a patient’s own cartilage cells to construct a graft that can be customized for their defect, as opposed to donor grafts. It is FDA approved for patients up to the age of 55 years old. The MACI procedure, which...

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• 1/18/2024
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  After living with excruciating pain for years and nearly giving up hope, Stacy Jarrett found the relief that she needed at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital with obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Robert Harris. "Ever since I was 14, I have had female issues. I was told that I would not have children and thank goodness the doctors were wrong about that, I now have three. But the other problems I had were unbearable," said 31-year-old Stacy. "I would lose so much blood that I would become ...

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• 12/13/2021
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Mon Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad is the first surgeon in West Virginia to install the new Axonics R20 Implant. Axonics’ bladder and bowel therapy is a long-lasting and clinically proven treatment option that can help restore normal function of the bladder and bowel. The Axonics R20 device allows for relief from bladder and bowel symptoms such as frequent urination, sudden or strong urges to urinate, urine leakage, incomplete emptying of the bladder, and bowel incontinen...

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• 4/20/2023
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Mon Health’s world-renowned Oculofacial Surgeon Jennifer Sivak-Callcott will host colleagues from around the globe for the 42nd International Orbit Society Meeting, May 10 – 13, at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV.  Dr. Sivak is one of 30 active members of the Society, which is made up of the foremost leaders in her field. Members will travel from Australia, South America, North America, Europe, the Middle and Far East, to present.    “I am thrilled and honored to host this conf...

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• 5/10/2018
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John Sunyecz, MD, FACOG, CCD , a gynecologist with Mon Health Medical Center practicing in Hopwood, PA, was named to the Foundation of American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) Executive Board of Directors. Since 1971, AAGL has been a leading global association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery among surgeons worldwide. As a board member, Dr. Sunyecz will help with strategic planning and guidance on the philanthropic effort of the AAGL Foundation. Having already served thr...

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  As a former employee of Mon Health, Sharon Richman was familiar with the Medical Oncology team and the quality care they provide at Mon Health Cancer Center. That's why when Sharon was diagnosed with an inoperable lung cancer in November 2020, the choice of where she would go for treatment was clear. Sharon was born and raised in Taylor County, WV. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Social Work degree. She has held several positions at Mon General Hospital, now Mon Health...

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• 5/3/2021
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Rita Lewellyn didn't think twice about the state of her health when she was grocery shopping back in August 2019. After an incident that sent her to the Emergency Room at Mon Health Medical Center, it was revealed that Rita had lung cancer. It was then that she decided to trust Dr. Ihtishaam Qazi and the Mon Health Cancer Center Team for her treatment and care.  Rita was participating in her weekly shopping trip when she abruptly coughed up blood in the pharmacy. After her scary experience, the phar...

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• 11/8/2021
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Intermed Labs at Mon Health has been awarded the Top Innovator of 2022 for their Fingy3D device during The Tank: Plastic Surgery Innovation Challenge hosted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. During the ASPS national meeting on Friday, October 28 in Boston, MA, thousands of plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgeons met from around the world. Dr. Tom McClellan , cofounder of Intermed Labs at Mon Health, presented again...

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• 11/3/2022
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When Luella Cvechko started experiencing chest pain in the middle of the night, she started the long journey of finding a facility that would help her identify the root of her issue. After blockages were found in her arteries, she decided to trust the teams at Mon Health Heart and Vascular Center to get her back on the road to a healthy heart.  In February 2023, Luella woke up with severe chest and arm pain. When her husband called 911, she could feel her pain getting worse. She had been brought to...

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  As a former employee of Mon Health, Sharon Richman was familiar with the Medical Oncology team and the quality care they provide at Mon Health Cancer Center. That's why when Sharon was diagnosed with an inoperable lung cancer in November 2020, the choice of where she would go for treatment was clear. Sharon was born and raised in Taylor County, WV. She attended West Virginia University where she obtained her Social Work degree. She has held several positions at Mon General Hospital, now Mon Health...

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• 5/3/2021
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Rita Lewellyn didn't think twice about the state of her health when she was grocery shopping back in August 2019. After an incident that sent her to the Emergency Room at Mon Health Medical Center, it was revealed that Rita had lung cancer. It was then that she decided to trust Dr. Ihtishaam Qazi and the Mon Health Cancer Center Team for her treatment and care.  Rita was participating in her weekly shopping trip when she abruptly coughed up blood in the pharmacy. After her scary experience, the phar...

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Meet Dr. Wissam Gharib, a Mon Health cardiologist.

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Meet Dr. Bradford Warden, Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center's executive director and chief of cardiology.

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Dr. Albert is a child psychiatrist practicing in Morgantown. She is a physician with Mon Health Wedgwood Psychiatry.

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Meet Dr. Samantha Crites, a Mon Health cardiologist.

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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital offers specialized menopause medicine through specialist and OB-GYN, Dr. Carolyn Moyers . As women approach middle age, they may begin to experience changes in their menstrual cycles, mood swings, hot flashes, and other symptoms that are associated with perimenopause. Unfortunately, many women are not aware of the condition and do not receive the appropriate diagnosis or treatment for their symptoms.  Perimenopause is a transitional stage that occurs b...

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Mon Health Medical Center has announced that Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President of Mon Health System, has assumed the role of Chief Administrative Officer. Atkinson is replacing previous Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Gilliam. “I wish to personally thank Mark for his tenure at Mon Health Medical Center. We appreciate his leadership and contributions for the last five years and wish him the best on his next endeavor,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon H...

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Mon General Hospital and Cornerstone Care celebrated the upcoming graduation of its first class of Family Medicine Residency physicians during a banquet celebration June 3. The Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency is a vision shared by Cornerstone Care Inc., a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers in southwestern Pennsylvania; Mon General Hospital and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions, Inc. The program was created to help address the physician shortage and ...

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Mon General Hospital Gastroenterology Interventional Endoscopist Faisal A. Bukeirat, MD, is dedicated to addressing the area’s liver disease epidemic by initiating a liver clinic Thursday afternoons. Dr. Bukeirat, MD, treats liver patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis (unspecified), Hepatitis A, B and C and hepatic encephalopathy. “The number of people with hepatitis C, fatty liver and liver cancer is constantly increasing,” Dr. Bukeirat said. “The inc...

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Mon General’s Orthopedic Center has been responding well to the growing number of orthopedic surgeries, and has become the number one provider of joint replacement surgeries in West Virginia. While aging baby boomers have had an impact on the number of surgeries performed at Mon General in recent years, doctors, nurses, and support staff have been able to keep pace largely because of the unique “hospital within a hospital approach.” “I think the biggest asset is the fact that we do only orthopedics, so ...

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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has become the first hospital in West Virginia to complete 1,000 WATCHMAN procedures, marking a major milestone in stroke prevention and leadership in treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Cardiologists Wissam Gharib , MD, FACC, FSCAI; Robert Hull, MD; and Samantha Crites , DO, MS, FASE, FACC; were the first to perform WATCHMAN procedures in West Virginia in March 2016. The program was later established at Mon Medical Center in March 2018, where it has con...

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Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is expanding access to advanced breast care services with the introduction of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, providing patients in the region with a minimally invasive diagnostic option close to home. The first procedure was recently completed at the hospital by William Burns, MD , marking an important step forward in enhancing local access to breast health services. Dr. Burns, who recently transitioned his medical practice from Morgantown to Wes...

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Mon Health provides comprehensive care for diseases and conditions of the respiratory system. Our staff provides quality care for each patient.

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Poison ivy is distinguishable by its three leaves. As the saying goes, “Leaves of three, let them be.”  A whopping 85 percent of people develop an allergic reaction to poison ivy “I have patients who thought they weren’t allergic to poison ivy,” said   Brooks Mersing, MD , of Mon Health Wedgewood Primary Care . “Just because you don’t have an allergic reaction once, that doesn’t mean you won’t have a reaction the next time you’re exposed. Most people do.” Typically the first time your skin com...

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According to the CDC, an estimated 2.7 to 6.1 million people in the United States have Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). Steve Hedio Jr. was among this statistic and relied on blood thinners for nearly ten years before the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center identified him as a candidate for the WATCHMAN procedure. AFib is a cardiovascular disease that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood normally. Many patients with AFib are at risk for a stroke when blood clots form in a small pouch of the left atriu...

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• 5/24/2022
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Mon Health Urologist Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad is offering a free men's health educational seminar focusing on the signs, symptoms and treatment options for erectile dysfunction (ED) and male stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The seminar will be held at the Mon Health Medical Center Conference Center on Tuesday, Dec. 18. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. and the seminar starts at 6 p.m. "Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects as many as 50% of men over the age of 40 in the United States," Dr...

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• 12/12/2018
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Mon Health Medical Center is a 155-bed hospital located in Morgantown, West Virginia with a mission to enhance the health of the communities it serves, one person at a time. In 2023, the hospital remained steadfast in this commitment and was a leader in rural healthcare advances to benefit patients statewide. Throughout 2023, Mon Health Medical Center was at the forefront of medical practices and technology. In just the last year, Dr. Shakuri-Rad performed the first urologic single port procedure in Wes...

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• 1/22/2024
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Mon Health Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Shakuri-Rad , Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Mon Health System, performed the first urologic single port procedure in West Virginia using the da Vinci Single Port (SP) system by Intuitive. Mon Health Medical Center is only the second hospital in the state with the da Vinci SP, which gives surgeons the ability to deliver robotic-assisted surgery through a single port. “At Mon Health System, we are dedicated to advancing surgical innovation and im...

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• 5/16/2023
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The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is collaborating with the Skin Cancer Foundation to provide free skin cancer screenings in Morgantown on Saturday, Sept. 21 on the Destination Healthy Skin bus. Destination Healthy Skin is the Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer screening and education program. The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary is partnering with the Skin Foundation and Mon Health Dermatologist Dr. Mary Hall to provide free, full body skin exams. “Regular skin checks are vital for ea...

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• 9/18/2024
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Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital in White Hall has announced the selection of Upshur County resident Carla Hamner, MSN, RN, as hospital administrator. Hamner previously served as the Nurse Director of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston.  “There is such a great opportunity to work with Dr. Christopher Edwards and the staff at this hospital. We have a great team who are already bringing excellent healthcare to the commun...

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• 3/29/2022
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The Mon Health Heart & Vascular team at Mon Health Medical Center performed its first pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) using the FARAPULSETM PFA System. AFib is the most common type of irregular heartbeat and affects more than 5 million adults in the United States. Risk factors for AFib include advancing age, obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and more. Using the FARAPULSETM PFA System, the Mon Health Heart & Vascular team is taking strides to advance...

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• 3/5/2024
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The Mon Health Foundation received a generous donation of $50,000 from Susan and Randolph Reynolds of Richmond, Virginia in support of a hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) study for COVID-19 patient treatment to be conducted at Mon Health Medical Center. Prior investigative work suggests HBO therapy may positively impact outcomes of COVID-19 patients if used prior to respiratory failure.  A primary outcome measure of the study is to ease or eliminate the demand for ventilators thus decreasing mortalit...

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• 5/4/2020
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Samatha Crites, DO , is now scheduling patients with the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. Crites joined the Mon Health team in January after completing advanced training in cardiac imaging at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She specializes in cardiac imaging and non-invasive diagnostics such as echocardiogram, cardiac CT scan, cardiac MRI and nuclear stress test. Dr. Crites earned her medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, and then comp...

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• 5/31/2018
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  When Sandy Campbell began experiencing heart palpitations, she immediately knew that it could be a serious issue. After blockages in her heart were identified, she trusted the Mon Health Heart and Vascular team for her care.  Sandy described the feeling of her heart palpitations as her heart "flip flopping" in her chest. She made an appointment with her primary care provider who scheduled an EKG and bloodwork to find the cause of the palpitations. Sandy had lost both her father and grandmothe...

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• 2/1/2022
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  Mon Health Medical Center is delivering the best in healthcare options for its cancer patients with the recent addition of Bravos Brachytherapy for some cervical and endometrial cancers. Dr. J. Frederick Littles, Radiation Oncologist at Mon Health Cancer Center , is the provider for the procedure. “Bringing this weapon to the Mon Health Cancer Center team is evidence of our commitment to maximize our services to this very supportive community,” said Dr. Littles . “This will provide patients with q...

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• 3/28/2022
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Summer is in full swing and Mon Health Primary Care reminds patients of important summer safety tips to keep themselves healthy this summer. “Summer safety falls nicely into what we do in Primary Care. A little bit of common sense and planning can go a long way in keeping our patients healthy throughout the summer,” said Dr. Jason McNair , Mon Health Primary Care Provider. “In our visits, we routinely talk about topics like adequate water intake, using sunscreen, and instituting exercise responsibly, wh...

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• 7/9/2024
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According to the CDC, an estimated 2.7 to 6.1 million people in the United States have Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). Steve Hedio Jr. was among this statistic and relied on blood thinners for nearly ten years before the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center identified him as a candidate for the WATCHMAN procedure. AFib is a cardiovascular disease that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood normally. Many patients with AFib are at risk for a stroke when blood clots form in a small pouch of the left atriu...

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• 5/24/2022
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Hailing from West Virginia, Teresa Tomblin has lived in the Mountain State for most of her life. When she felt defeated after an attempted weight loss surgery, she turned to Mon Health for support.  Tomblin, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science and an Associate Degree in Chemistry from Glenville State, has always committed herself to personal growth and education. She enjoys a fulfilling family life, being married and raising two children while also having three grandchildren. In h...

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• 10/22/2024
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  When Sandy Campbell began experiencing heart palpitations, she immediately knew that it could be a serious issue. After blockages in her heart were identified, she trusted the Mon Health Heart and Vascular team for her care.  Sandy described the feeling of her heart palpitations as her heart "flip flopping" in her chest. She made an appointment with her primary care provider who scheduled an EKG and bloodwork to find the cause of the palpitations. Sandy had lost both her father and grandmothe...

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• 2/1/2022
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At Mon Health Medical Center, our Surgical Services Department is equipped with a da Vinci Surgical System - a robotic surgery system that assists in minimally-invasive surgeries.

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Dr. Lyons is a cardiologist who practices in Elkins.

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Dr. Statler is a General Surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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Dr. Johnson is a general surgeon who practices at Mon Health Medical Center.

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The lobby of Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center is now home to a new and inspiring display — a vibrant collection of paintings created by one of its own, Andrzej Jaworski , MD, FCCP, DABSM. Dr. Jaworski , a pulmonary and sleep medicine specialist at Mon Medical Center , showcases his passion for visual storytelling and global culture through his art—capturing vibrant moments and meaningful scenes inspired by travel. His journey as an artist began in the 1990s, in a quiet moment after a late-night ICU sh...

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Dr. Bowlin is a pediatrician who practices in Morgantown.

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Dr. Mitchell is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.

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Dr. Jason McNair is a primary care physician with Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, West Virginia.

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Dr. Dixon is a primary care physician in Morgantown, WV.

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Dr. Byron is a primary care physician who practices in Morgantown.

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