Kanawha county, WV

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Kanawha County, WV[edit | edit source]

  • Kanawha County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, and its county seat is Charleston, which is also the state capital. The county was founded in 1789 and named for the Kanawha River, which runs through it.

Healthcare in Kanawha County, WV[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Kanawha County is diverse and comprehensive, with a range of facilities providing services to the residents. These include hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is the largest healthcare provider in Kanawha County. It is a non-profit, 956-bed, regional referral center with nearly 8,000 employees. CAMC is home to one of the top heart programs in the United States; the only kidney transplant center in West Virginia; the highest level trauma center; and the only freestanding children's hospital in the state.
  • Thomas Memorial Hospital, located in South Charleston, is another significant healthcare provider in the county. It offers a variety of services including a 24-hour Emergency Department, advanced imaging capabilities, a comprehensive cancer program, a state-of-the-art Heart Center, and a dedicated Orthopedic and Spine Center.

Clinics[edit | edit source]

  • There are numerous clinics in Kanawha County that provide specialized healthcare services. These include the FamilyCare Health Centers, which offer comprehensive primary healthcare services including medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
  • Health Right, a free clinic in Charleston, provides medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to uninsured and underinsured residents of the county.

Specialized Healthcare Centers[edit | edit source]

  • Kanawha County is home to several specialized healthcare centers. The CAMC Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer treatment and is recognized as a center of excellence in cancer care.
  • The CAMC Women and Children's Hospital is the only freestanding children's hospital in West Virginia, offering specialized care for women and children.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Kanawha County, WV, is comprehensive and diverse, with a range of facilities providing a wide array of services. From hospitals to clinics and specialized healthcare centers, residents of the county have access to high-quality healthcare services.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Kanawha county, WV



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Akiko Michelle 1114285624 F Other 2011 Family Practice South Charleston WV 25309
Apgar John 1740845056 M West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 2019 Family Practice Charleston WV 25304
Apgar John 1740845056 M West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 2019 Family Practice Charleston WV 25314
Ashley Jeffrey 1013019280 MD M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 1985 Family Practice 501 Morris Street 5 Charleston WV 25301 3043885432
Ashley Jeffrey 1013019280 MD M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 1985 Family Practice 3100 Maccorkle Ave Se Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
Bastin Crystal 1962453191 F West Virginia University School Of Medicine 1999 Family Practice 4820 Kentucky St South Charleston WV 25309 3047200390
Bullman Victoria 1639792971 F West Virginia University School Of Medicine 2020 Family Practice Suite 3 Nitro WV 25143
Cook Benjamin 1760892020 M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 2014 Family Practice Charleston WV 25303
Cook Benjamin 1760892020 M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 2014 Family Practice Charleston WV 25304
Cook Benjamin 1760892020 M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 2014 Family Practice Charleston WV 25309

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Kanawha county, WV - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bhula Dean 1366973901 M Other 2017 Anesthesiology Charleston WV 25302
Conroy Joseph 1285856765 M Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University 2005 Anesthesiology Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division Charleston WV 25304
Crislip Seth 1942462999 M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 2008 Anesthesiology Charleston WV 25301
Eric Persily 1376543405 M University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine 1989 Anesthesiology 501 Morris St Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
James Hruschka 1629398524 M University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine 2010 Anesthesiology 501 Morris St Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
Mickey Neal 1033290614 MD M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 1979 Anesthesiology 501 Morris St Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
Philip Casingal 1750381166 M Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University 1992 Anesthesiology 501 Morris St Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
Chafik Assal 1083889109 M Other 2000 Cardiac Electrophysiology 501 Morris Street 5 Charleston WV 25302 3043885432
Haffar Mohammed 1275528515 M Other 1984 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Charleston WV 25301
Howard Stanton 1508978875 MD M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 1979 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Interventional Cardiology 4315 Maccorkle Ave Se Charleston WV 25301 3049268080

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Purdy Elizabeth 1801051263 F Other 1998 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Charleston WV 25302
Adam Richards 1508390451 M Other 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 501 Morris Street 5 Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
Amy Mareske 1235636085 F Other 2018 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 501 Morris Street 5 Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
Ashley Jordan 1104280502 F Other 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 501 Morris Street 5 Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
Chapman Summer 1922449040 F Other 2013 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston WV 25309
Christi Wentz 1851474449 F Other 1995 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 501 Morris Street 5 Charleston WV 25304 3043885432
Cohen Megan 1831525633 M Other 1998 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston WV 25309 3047663600
Cummings Amanda 1043393689 F Other 1993 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Charleston WV 25301
Dean Wagoner Jo Ellen 1093749731 F Other 1981 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Charleston WV 25302
Evans Michelle 1245312933 F Other 2006 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Charleston WV 25301

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