Forms

Samantha Adkins, NP-C
Internal MedicinePhone
304-528-4656
Fax
304-399-2383
Biography
Samantha Adkins graduated with her MSN from Ohio University in 2015. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with the state of WV and has worked in the healthcare field for over 10 years.

Mark Nichols, PT
Physical TherapyPhone
(304) 399-2200
Medical School
Winston Salem University, 2000

Lana Hofedlt, PA-C
General Surgery SurgeryPhone
304-522-7600
Fax
304-522-7610

Cortney Bryan, APRN
Women's WellnessPhone
304-528-4643

Ahmed Abdelgaber, M.D.
Family PracticePhone
(304) 528-4636
Fax
(304) 528-4624
Medical School
Alexandria University
Egypt
1994
Residency
Latrobe Area Hospital
Latrobe, PA
2006
Fellowships
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
2002
Internship
Alexandria University Hospitals Egypt
Biography
Dr. Abdelgaber received his medical degree from the University of Alexandria in Egypt in 1994. He completed his Family Practice Residency in Latrobe, Pennsylvania at the Latrobe Area Hospital. Dr. Abdelgaber is certified by the American Board of Family Physicians.

Nazia Ahmed, M.D.
Internal MedicinePhone
304-528-4656
Fax
304-399-2383
Medical School
Aga Khan University Medical College
Residency
St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center

Misty Barebo, FNP-BC
NeurologyPhone
(304) 528-4683
Fax
(304) 399-2395

Ronald Barebo, M.D.
NeurologyPhone
(304) 528-4683
Fax
(304) 399-2395
Medical School
Marshall University School of Medicine
1987-1991
Residency
Medical College of Georgia
1992-1995
Internship
Marshall University School of Medicine 1991-1992
Biography
Dr. Barebo earned his Medical Degree in Huntington, West Virginia at Marshall University Medical School in 1991. He completed his internship at Marshall University as well and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 1995. Dr. Barebo is a member of the Kentucky Medical Association, WV State Medical Association, and the American Academy of Neurology. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry-Neurology.

Jama Barker, PA-C NowCare
NowCarePhone
(304) 399-2273
Fax
(304) 399-2274

Jake Bass, PyschD
PsychologyPhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-528-4624

William R. Beam, M.D.
Critical Care Pulmonary Medicine Sleep StudiesPhone
(304) 528-4612
Fax
(304) 399-2281
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
1984
Residency
Albert Einstein Medical Center
1984-1987; 1987-1989
Fellowships
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
1989-1992
Biography
Dr. Beam has been a member of HIMG since 1993. Premedical education was completed at Pennsylvania State University in 1980, followed by receipt of his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA in 1984. Postgraduate training includes resident, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 1984-1987; Chief Resident, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 1987-1988; Staff Physician, Cardiac Care Unit, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 1988-1989; Staff Physician, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Mount Sinai-Daroff Division Hospital, 1988-1989; Clinical and Research Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, CO,1989-1992; Staff Physician, Sleep Disorders Center, National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Denver, CO,1992-1993. Dr. Beam is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty training in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine. He is also board certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Beam currently serves as Medical Director of the Critical Care Unit at St. Mary's Medical Center as well as Medical Director of the Sleep Laboratories at St. Mary's Hospital.

Jessica Berry, APRN
GastroenterologyPhone
304-528-4660
Fax
304-697-2406

Arvinder Bir, M.D.
Hematology OncologyPhone
(304) 528-4658
Fax
(304) 399-2390
Medical School
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College
1999
Residency
State University Of New York
2002-2005
Fellowships
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
2007-2008
Biography
Dr. Bir earned an M.B.B.S. from Lala Lajpat Memorial Medical College in Meerut, India. He completed his residency at State University of New York in 2005. He finished a two year fellowship at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in 2008. Dr. Bir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in oncology, hematology and internal medicine. Special interests include breast and colon cancer.

April Blair, APRN
Family PracticePhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-528-4624

Eric Carter, D.O. - Gastroenterology
Endoscopy GastroenterologyPhone
(304) 528-4688
Fax
(304) 697-2406
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Marshall University
Fellowships
East Tennessee State University

Shawn W. Coffman, M.D.
Internal MedicinePhone
(304) 528-4656
Fax
(304) 399-2383
Medical School
Marshall University School of Medicine
1987
Residency
CAMC
West Virginia University Division
1987-1990
Internship
CAMC West Virginia University Division
Biography
Dr. Coffman, a West Virginia native earned his B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1983. He earned his medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV in 1987. Internship and residency training was completed at the Charleston Area Medical Center, West Virginia University Division from 1987 - 1990. Dr. Coffman joined the group in 1992.

Michael Collins, D.O.
Dialysis Hypertension NephrologyPhone
(304) 528-4611
Fax
(304) 399-2392
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
2002
Residency
Charleston Area Medical Center
2003-2006
Fellowships
Ohio State University
2007-2009
Internship
Charleston Area Medical Center 2002-2003
Biography
Dr. Collins earned a B.S. degree from Marshall University in 1997. He continued his education at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV where he received his D.O. degree in 2002. He completed his residency at Charleston Area Medical Center in 2006, followed by a fellowship at Ohio State University in 2009. Since that time, he has been a member of the HIMG group.

Barbara Danford, Au.D., CCC-A
AudiologyPhone
(304) 529-2477
Fax
(304) 399-2272
Medical School
West Virginia University
Morgantown
WV
Residency
Huntington ENT
August 13, 2007 - May 9, 2008
Biography
Areas of experience include hearing evaluation, hearing aid evaluation, hearing aid orientation, CAPD testing, Otoacoustic Emissions testing, Videonystagmography, Auditory Brainstem Response, and cochlear implant mapping.

Katie Davis, APRN
Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPhone
304-399-4220
Fax
304-399-2373

Stephen Dawson, M.D.
Allergy Otolaryngology - ENT Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Sinonasal Disease Thyroid DiseasePhone
304-399-2271
Fax
304-399-2272
Medical School
Marshall University - Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Residency
West Virginia University
Internship
West Virginia University

Jaime Dixon, FNP, BC
Cardiology Cardiology - InterventionalPhone
(304) 399-4641
Fax
(304) 399-4646

John Eastone, M.D.
Endoscopy GastroenterologyPhone
(304) 528-4626
Fax
(304) 697-2406
Medical School
University of Virginia School of Health Sciences
1995
Residency
National Naval Medical Center
Maryland
1998
Fellowships
National Capital Consortium
2002
Internship
National Naval Medical Center Maryland 1996
Biography
Dr. Eastone completed his undergraduate at the University of Kentucky in 1991. He continued his education at the University of Virginia School of Health Sciences where he received his medical degree in 1995. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD in 1996 and 1998, respectively. Additionally, from 1999-2002 he completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the National Capital Consortium.
Jesalyn Ferguson, APRN
Hematology OncologyPhone
304-528-4658
Fax
304-233-2390

David George, PA-C
Allergy Otolaryngology - ENT Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Sinonasal Disease Thyroid DiseasePhone
(304) 399-2271
Fax
(304) 399-2272

Alvin Ginier, OD
OptometryPhone
304-522-7616

Marie Divita Graziani, Au.D., CCC-A
AudiologyPhone
(304) 529-2477
Fax
(304) 399-2272
Medical School
PCO School of Audiology
Elkins Park, PA
Ohio University
Athens, OH
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Biography
Certification • Holds ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • Certification of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensure • Holds state Licensure in West Virginia and Kentucky • Holds Kentucky Hearing Instrument Specialist License Memberships in Academic and Professional Organizations • Fellow of American Academy of Audiology • West Virginia Speech Language Hearing Association member

Angela Herbert, NP-C
Pulmonary MedicinePhone
(304) 528-4612
Fax
(304) 399-2281

Matthew J. Hofeldt, M.D., F.A.C.S
General Surgery SurgeryPhone
(304) 522-7600
Fax
(304) 522-7610
Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Residency
West Virginia University Charleston Division / Charleston Area Medical Center

Charles Huh, M.D.
Endoscopy GastroenterologyPhone
(304) 528-4688
Fax
(304) 697-2406
Medical School
New Jersey Medical School
1988-1992
Residency
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
1992-1995
Fellowships
Lahey Clinic
1998-2000
University of Florida
1997-1998
Biography
Dr. Charles Huh is a board certified and experienced Gastroenterologist. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he completed his M.D. at the New Jersey Medical School. From there, he completed his residency and fellowship in the specialty of gastroenterology. Dr. Huh has been practicing gastroenterology for the past fifteen years.

Thomas Johnson, PA-C
NowCarePhone
304-399-2273
Fax
304-399-2274

Kelley Karlet, FNP-BC
Pulmonary Pulmonary MedicinePhone
(304) 528-4612
Fax
(304) 399-2281

Suresh Kumar, M.D.
NeurologyPhone
(304) 528-4683
Fax
(304) 399-2395
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
St. Maarten, N.A.
1997-2001
Residency
WVU Hospital
2001-2006
Fellowships
WVU Hospital
2006-2007
Biography
Dr. Kumar received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten, N.A. in 2001. He completed his residency and neuro-electrophysiology fellowship at WVU Hospital in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Additional fellowships include a Multiple Sclerosis/Parkinson's Disease Mini-Fellowship at the University of Georgia in 2005 and the Kiffin-Penry EEG Mini-Fellowship at the Bowman-Gray School of Medicine in 2004.

Christina Lawrence, PsychD
Behavioral Health PsychologyMedical School
Marshall University - Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in progress
Master of Arts - Marshall University
Bachelor of Arts - Wake Forest University
Clinical Practica - HIMG, CAMC, Marshall University
Residency
Internship
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
Biography
A native of the region, Christina Lawrence is dedicated to the connection between mental and physical health. She has completed internships and clinical practica in four organizations. She presented, and successfully defended with no revisions her doctoral research project entitled Stigma and Social Support as Predictors of Psychopathology in Lung Cancer Patients. She also served as a graduate research assistant at the Relationships and Health Lab at Marshall University as well as numerous lab roles at Wake Forest University.

Todd Lester, PA-C
Family Practice
Myron A. Lewis, M.D.
Family PracticePhone
(304) 528-4674
Fax
(304) 399-2384
Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
1990-1994
Residency
Kanawha Valley Family Practice
1994-1997
Biography
Dr. Lewis graduated summa cum laude from Western Carolina University of Cullowhee, NC in 1990. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine of Morgantown, WV in 1994. During his residency program at Kanawha Valley Family Practice, the 4th year medical students nominated him as family medicine resident of the year. He is certified by the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Lewis has been with HIMG since 1997.

Cynthia Lewis, FNP-BC
Perioperative Clinic
Julian Lopez, M.D.
Critical Care Pulmonary MedicinePhone
304-528-4612
Fax
304-399-2281
Medical School
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia 2009
Residency
Norwalk Hospital, Yale University, Norwalk, CT 2014
Fellowships
John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL 2017

Daniel Macias, M.D.
Diabetes Diabetic Management Endocrinology Thyroid DiseasePhone
(304) 399-2021
Fax
(304) 399-0133
Medical School
UTESA School of Medicine
1984
Residency
Jersey City Medical Center
1989-1991
Fellowships
Marshall University School of Medicine
1992-1993
Internship
Jersey City Medical Center
Biography
Dr. Macias received his medical degree from the UTESA School of Medicine in 1984. He completed his residency in 1991 at the Jersey City Medical Center. From 1992-1993, he completed a fellowship at the Marshall University School of Medicine. He joined HIMG in 2008. He specializes in the treatment of thyroid diseases and diabetes. Dr. Macias is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Sandra E. Marshall, M.D.
Botox Injections Chemical Peels Dermatologic Surgery Dermatology Laser TherapyPhone
(304) 528-4632
Fax
(304) 399-2395
Medical School
Marshall University School of Medicine
1985-1989
Residency
Wright State University
Dayton, OH
1990-1993
Internship
Marshall University School of Medicine 1989-1990
Biography
Dr. Marshall graduated cum laude from Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC in 1985. She returned to her hometown to receive her medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine in 1989. She then entered the dermatology residency program at Wright State University in Dayton, OH where she was chief resident during the period of 1992-1993. Her father, William Echols, M.D., Cardiologist, one of Huntington Internal Medicine Group's founding fathers, inspired Dr. Marshall's career path. Dr. Marshall has been with HIMG since 1993.

Kristen Marshall-Chupp, APRN
DermatologyPhone
304-528-4632
Fax
304-399-2395

Mehrette Maru, M.D.
Cardiology Cardiology - InterventionalPhone
(304) 697-6000
Fax
(304) 399-2280
Medical School
Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia
2001
Residency
Marshall University School of Medicine
2006
Fellowships
Marshall University School of Medicine
2009
Internship
Marshall University School of Medicine 2004
Biography
Dr. Maru received his medical degree from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, in 2001. He completed his residency and fellowships in general and interventional cardiology at Marshall University. He was Chief Cardiology Fellow from 2008-2009. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology. He is a fellow of the Juvenile College of Cardiology and is a member of the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention.

Laura Mayer, ANP-BC
Cardiology Cardiology - InterventionalPhone
(304) 697-6000
Fax
(304) 399-4646

Bria McKee, FNP-BC
Diabetes Diabetic Management EndocrinologyPhone
1-304-528-4600
Fax
304-697-0856
Medical School
Walden University
WVU School of Nursing
Biography
Bria McKee is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience of working with patients in the Tri-State area.

Kirt T. Miller, D.P.M.
Diabetic Foot Care Foot & Ankle Surgery Fracture Care - Foot and Ankle Podiatry Wound CarePhone
(304) 528-4610
Fax
(304) 399-2391
Medical School
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1993-1997
Residency
VA Medical Center
Huntington, WV
Huntington Podiatric Clinic
1997-2000
Biography
Dr. Miller completed his undergraduate education at Indiana University in Indiana, Pennsylvania in 1993. He is a 1997 graduate of Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. His primary podiatric medicine residency program was completed at the VA Medical Center of Huntington, WV; a podiatric surgical residency program was completed in 2000 at the Huntington Podiatric Clinic in also in Huntington. Dr. Miller joined the HIMG group in September 2001.

Mary Moore-Miller, APRN
Internal MedicinePhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-399-2383

Benjamin Lee Moosavi, M.D.
Botox Injections Breast Surgery Chemical Peels Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPhone
(304) 399-4220
Fax
(304) 399-2373
Medical School
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
2004
Residency
Marshall University- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
2010
Fellowships
Emory University School of Medicine
2013
Internship
Marshall University- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 2010
Biography
Dr. Moosavi graduated Summa cum Laude from Drury University with a degree in Biology and Chemistry in 2000. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2004 and completed his residency June 2010 in General Surgery at Marshall University- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. He joined HIMG in 2013 after completing his Fellowship in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Moosavi is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

David L. Patick, M.D.
Diabetic Management Diagnostic Treadmill Hypertension Internal MedicinePhone
(304) 528-4637
Fax
(304) 399-2383
Medical School
University of South Alabama
1981
Residency
University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences
1984
Biography
Dr. Patick received a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1973 and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1976. He continued his education at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and received his medical degree in 1981. His Residency in Internal Medicine was completed in 1984 in Memphis at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences. Dr. Patick is certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of both the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.

Dustin Peterson, DPM
Achilles Tendonitis/Ruptures Ankle Sprains Diabetic Foot Care Flat Feet Foot & Ankle Arthritis Foot & Ankle Surgery Fracture Care - Foot and Ankle Podiatry Wound CarePhone
(304) 528-4610
Fax
(304) 399-2391
Medical School
Scholl School of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University
2014-2018
Residency
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
2018-2021
Biography
Dr. Peterson completed his undergraduate education at Albion College in Michigan before attending the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago. After receiving his DPM, he went on to complete his residency at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Peterson joined HIMG in 2021.

Heather Rice, RD
Nutrition ServicesPhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-399-2383

Dale Robertson, D.O.
UrologyPhone
304-399-4650
Fax
304-399-4651
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Charleston Area Medical Center/WVSOM/WVU - Charleston, WV

Matthew A. Rohrbach, M.D.
Endoscopy GastroenterologyPhone
(304) 528-4659
Fax
(304) 697-2406
Medical School
Marshall University School of Medicine
1984
Residency
University of Kentucky
Fellowships
East Tennessee State University
Internship
University of Tennessee School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Rohrbach graduated from Marshall University School of Medicine in 1984. His postgraduate training included internship at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, residency at University of Kentucky and Gastroenterology Fellowship at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in the specialties of internal medicine and Gastro-enterology.

Jake Rubenstein, M.D.
General SurgeryPhone
304-522-7600
Fax
304-522-7610
Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Residency
Charleston Area Medical Center

Denise Russell, FNP-BC
Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPhone
(304) 528-4658
Fax
(304) 399-2390

Christine Senko, D-PT
Physical TherapyPhone
(304) 399-2200
Fax
(304) 399-2201

Damian Silbermins, M.D.
Hematology OncologyPhone
(304) 528-4668
Fax
(304) 399-2390
Medical School
MD University of Buenos Aires
Argentina
2002
Residency
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia
2006
Fellowships
Duke University School of Medicine
2009
Biography
Dr. Silbermins earned his medical degree at the MD University of Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2002. He completed his residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in 2006. He completed his fellowship at Duke University and was an assistant professor of medicine at Duke University before joining the HIMG group in 2010. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Board certifications include Hematology, Oncology and Internal Medicine.

Stephen C. Smith, M.D.
Internal MedicinePhone
(304) 528-4671
Fax
(304) 399-0133
Medical School
Marshall University School of Medicine
1981
Residency
University of Wisconsin
1984
Biography
Dr. Smith received his doctorate at Marshall University School of Medicine as a member of the first class in 1981 where he received the UpJohn Achievement Award. He performed his postgraduate training at the University of Wisconsin and is certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith joined the HIMG group in July 1999.

Jessica Smith, FNP-C
CardiologyPhone
304-697-6000
Fax
304-399-2280

Daniel Snavely, M.D.
Cardiology Cardiology - InterventionalPhone
(304) 697-6000
Fax
(304) 399-2280
Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
1990-1994
Residency
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
CAMC
1994-1997
Fellowships
University of Cincinnati
1998-2001
Biography
Dr. Snavely graduated from WVU School of Medicine in 1994. Residency was completed at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at the Charleston Division of the Charleston Area Medical Center. During this period, Dr. Snavely was the Chief Medical Resident as well as Teaching Resident of the Year. He completed a cardiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati in 2000, followed by a Coronary and Peripheral Intervention Fellowship also at the University of Cincinnati in 2001. Dr. Snavely is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds sub-specialty certification in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Medical Association.

Russell Snyder, M.D.
Family PracticePhone
(304) 528-4628
Fax
(304) 399-2394
Medical School
Marshall University
2007
Residency
University of South Florida
2010
Biography
Dr. Snyder served in the U.S. Air Force from 1996-2000. In 2003, he graduated from West Virginia University. Dr. Snyder earned his medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine in 2007. He completed his residency at the University of South Florida in 2010. Dr. Snyder join the HIMG group in 2011.

Jeffrey Song, MD
Nephrology TraumaPhone
304-528-4611
Fax
304-399-2392

Tiffany Spears, APRN
Family PracticePhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-528-4624

Kaeleigh Stang-Lowden, PA
Family PracticePhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-528-4624

C. Dewayne Tackett, M.D.
Family PracticePhone
(304) 528-4663
Fax
(304) 528-4624
Medical School
Marshall University School of Medicine
1992
Residency
University of Kentucky
1995
Internship
University of Kentucky 1993
Biography
Dr. Tackett, a Kentucky native, earned his medical degree at the Marshall University School of Medicine. He performed his postgraduate training at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Tackett is certified with the American Board of Family Practice and has been with HIMG since 1995.

Jaime Torres, FNP-B
Internal MedicinePhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-528-4624

B. Joseph Touma, M.D.
Audiology Balance Problems Ear Surgery Neurotology Otolaryngology - ENT OtologyPhone
(304) 529-2477
Fax
(304) 399-2272
Medical School
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Residency
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Fellowships
Neurotology-University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Biography
Appointments and Positions Academic Years Inclusive Location Rank / Title 2001 - Present Marshall University School of Medicine Huntington, WV Clinical Instructor 1999 - 2001 Department of Otolaryngology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh, PA Instructor Non-Academic Years Inclusive Location Rank / Title 2003 - Present Cabell Huntington Hospital Balance Center Huntington, WV Director 2001 - Present St. Mary's Hospital Huntington, WV Active 2001 - Present Cabell Huntington Hospital Huntington, WV Otolaryngology Chief 2005 - 2006 Active 2001 - Present Cabell Huntington Surgery Center Huntington, WV Active 1999 - 2001 UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh, PA 1999 - 2001 UPMC Southside Pittsburgh, PA Certificate and Licensure Medical or Other Professional Licensure West Virginia State Board of Medicine 2001 - Present Kentucky State Board of Medicine 2001 - Present State Board of Medicine/Pennsylvania 1999 - 2001 MD-068139-L Ohio Board of Medicine 2005 - Present Specialty Certification American Board of Otolaryngology Certificate April 24, 2000 Other Neurocom Clinical Integration Seminar June 12, 13, 14, 2003 Journal Review Committee for Journal of Otology & Neurotology 2005 - present Memberships In Professional and Scientific Societies Year Name of Society 1995 - Present American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 1996 - 1999, 2001 - Present WV Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2003 - Present American Neurotologic Society 2007 - Present Balance & Equilibrium Committee Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology Honors and Awards Year Name of Society 1993 Whittlesey History of Medicine Award: History of Hearing Devices 1997 Fortunata Lim Award: West Virginia University Alumni Day Presentation Publications Published Articles Wax MK, Touma BJ, Ramadan HH. Tracheostomal stenosis following laryngectomy: incidences and predisposing factors. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg 113:242-247, 1995. Wax MK, Touma BJ, and Ramadan HH. Tracheostomal stenosis following laryngectomy. Highlights of the Instructional Courses. I;205-215, 1995. Jackson CG, Schall DC, Glasscock ME, Macias JD, Widick MH, Touma BJ. A surgical solution for the difficult chronic ear. Am J Otology 17:7-14, 1996. Wax MK, Touma, BJ, Ramadan HH. Tracheostomal stenosis revision with simultaneous tracheoesophageal puncture. Laryngoscope 108(10):1509-13, 1998. Wax MK, Touma BJ. Management of the N0 neck during salvage laryngectomy. Laryngoscope 109(1):4-7, 1999. Wax, MK, Touma BJ, Ramadan HH. Management of tracheostomal stenosis. Laryngoscope 109(9):1397-401, 1999. Touma BJ, Ramadan HH, Bringman JJ, Rodman S. Maxillofacial injuries caused by all-terrain vehicle accidents. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 121(6):736-9, 1999. Touma BJ and Hirsch BE. Management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Emergency 33(1):93-103, 2001, 1993. Wax MK, Touma BJ, Ramadan HH. Tracheostomal stenosis following laryngectomy: incidences and predisposing factors. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg 113:242-247, 1995. Wax MK, Touma BJ, and Ramadan HH. Tracheostomal stenosis following laryngectomy. Highlights of the Instructional Courses. I;205-215, 1995. Jackson CG, Schall DC, Glasscock ME, Macias JD, Widick MH, Touma BJ. A surgical solution for the difficult chronic ear. Am J Otology 17:7-14, 1996. Wax MK, Touma, BJ, Ramadan HH. Tracheostomal stenosis revision with simultaneous tracheoesophageal puncture. Laryngoscope 108(10):1509-13, 1998. Wax MK, Touma BJ. Management of the N0 neck during salvage laryngectomy. Laryngoscope 109(1):4-7, 1999. Wax, MK, Touma BJ, Ramadan HH. Management of tracheostomal stenosis. Laryngoscope 109(9):1397-401, 1999. Touma BJ, Ramadan HH, Bringman JJ, Rodman S. Maxillofacial injuries caused by all-terrain vehicle accidents. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 121(6):736-9, 1999. Touma BJ and Hirsch BE. Management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Emergency 33(1):93-103, 2001. Professional Activities Teaching Fellows and Post-doctoral Students Graduate Students Thesis Advisee Medical Students and Undergraduates Lecture series for Medical Students on Diagnosis and Management of Vertigo and Hearing Loss 1999-2000 at the University of Pittsburgh Courses, Lectures, Seminars and Tutorials Temporal Bone Course University of Pittsburgh, October 1999 Temporal bone Course University of Pittsburgh, October 2000 October 2000 Medical Management of Vertigo. University of Pittsburgh Otology Miniseminar, Pittsburgh, PA. October 2000 Surgical Approaches to the Petrous Apex. University of Pittsburgh Temporal Bone Course. Lectures April, 1997 The Role of Interleukin-I in Otitis Media. George C. Schein Resident Research Forum, Pittsburgh, PA May 1997 Congenital Imperforate Submandibular Duct: a Case Report. COSM, Scottsdale, AZ June 1997 The Role of Interleukin-I in Otitis Media. Eighth Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, West Virginia University Department of Otolaryngology, Morgantown, WV September, 1998 Maxillofacial Injuries Caused by All-Terrain Vehicle Accidents. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Antonio, TX. June, 1999 Maxillofacial Injuries Caused by All-Terrain Vehicles Accidents. Ninth Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, West Virginia University Department of Otolaryngology, Morgantown, WV. June 2001 The role of intratympanic Gentamicin in the management of Meniere's disease. Pennsylvania State Academy of Otolaryngology, Philadelphia, PA. June 2001 The role of intratympanic Gentamicin in the management of Meniere's disease. Eleventh Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, West Virginia University, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Morgantown, WV. November 2001 Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss and acoustic neuroma, West Virginia Annual Family Practice Meeting, Huntington, WV November 2002 Common otologic problems in the elderly, Logan General Hospital, Logan, WV November 2002 Common otologic problems in the elderly, Marshall University Special Outreach, Huntington, WV September 2003 Balance Disorders, Tug Valley Medical Society, Williamson, WV September 2003 Pediatric Otology, Marshall University Department of Pediatrics, Teays Valley, WV June 2004 Current Use of BAHA, Fourteenth Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, West Virginia University, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Morgantown, WV. February 2005 Balance Disorders, Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY November 2006 Balance Issues in the Athlete. Lecture. 20th Annual Family Medicine Weekend of Sports Medicine Conference. Huntington, WV. Nov. 12, 2006. November 2007 Balance Disorders, Neurocom Lecture, Buffalo, NY April 2010 Balance Disorder, Neurocom Lecture, Charlotte, NC November 2013, WV Annual Family Medicine Weekend Conference, Huntington WV Research Research Seminars and Invited Lectureships: April, 1993 History of Hearing Devices, Whittlesey History of Medicine competition, Morgantown, WV October, 1993 History of Hearing Devices, Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Minneapolis, MN. June, 1994 Tracheostomal Stenosis Following Total Laryngectomy, Fifth Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, West Virginia University Department of Otolaryngology. September, 1994 Tracheostomal Stenosis Following Total Laryngectomoy. Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, CA. June, 1996 Frontal Sinus Fractures: WVU Experience and New Trends in Management. Seventh Annual Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, West Virginia University Department of Otolaryngology. September, 1996 Joseph Toynbee: An Historical Perspective. Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC. Services 1989-90 House Council Member of Dormitory, Duke University 1993-94 Student AMA President of West Virginia University - Charleston, WV 1993 National Student AMA Delegate at Annual AMA Meeting-Chicago, IL 1993-94 WVSMA-MSS Long Range Planning Committee 1993-94 WVSMA-MSS Executive Council Member 2006-13 American Academy of Otolaryngology Equilibrium Committee

Terrence W. Triplett, M.D.
Family PracticePhone
(304) 528-4655
Fax
(304) 399-2384
Medical School
Marshall University Medical School
1986
Residency
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
North Carolina
1986-1989
Biography
Dr. Triplett received his medical degree from Marshall University in 1986. Dr. Triplett performed his residency at the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina from 1986 through 1989. He has been with HIMG since 1989.

Robert E. Turner, M.D.
Family PracticePhone
(304) 528-4628
Fax
(304) 399-0133
Medical School
Marshall University School of Medicine 1981
Residency
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1981-1984
Biography
A native of Huntington, Dr. Turner graduated cum laude from West Virginia University and received his doctorate at Marshall University School of Medicine as a member of its first class in 1981. He performed his Family Practice residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine from 1981 to 1984. He has served as Chief of Family Practice at St. Mary's Medical Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital. He is currently a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Turner has been in practice with HIMG since 1987.

Matias E. Valsecchi, M.D., M.S.
Hematology OncologyPhone
(304) 399-4647
Fax
(304) 399-2390
Medical School
University of Buenos Aires
Argentina
2003
Residency
Hospital Juan A. Fernandez
University of Buenos Aires
Argentina
2007
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
2010
Fellowships
Thomas Jefferson University Program
Philadelphia, PA
2013
Biography
Dr. Valsecchi graduated from San Jose School in Argentina with a degree in Biology and received his Master of Science in Clinical Research Organization and Management at Drexel University in 2010. He graduated from University of Buenos Aires in Argentina in 2003 then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Hospital Juan A. Fernandez, University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. He joined HIMG in 2013 after completing his Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Valsecchi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a panel member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Surgical Oncology.

Mary Vaughn, NP
Family PracticePhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-528-4624

Daniel E. Vilchez, M.D.
Cardiology Cardiology - InterventionalPhone
304.697.6000
Fax
304.399.2280
Medical School
Universidad del Zulia School of Medicine, Venezuela, 2012
Residency
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, 2018
Fellowships
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, 2022

Lois Weixler, D.O.
Family PracticePhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-528-4624
Medical School
University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa
Residency
Family Practice, Kirksville Osteopathic Medical Center, Kirksville, M.O.
Fellowships
Fellow American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
Internship
Kirskville Osteopathic Medical Center, Kirskville, MO
Biography
Dr. Weixler earned her B.A. from Cornell University then went on to earn her D.O. from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. For over 20 years she has worked in the healthcare field with the most recent years focused on serving patients in the tri-state region.

Meredith Wellman, RD, LD
Nutrition ServicesPhone
304-528-4600
Fax
304-528-4624

Heather Whittington, MSN, FNP-BC
Endoscopy GastroenterologyPhone
(304) 528-4660
Fax
(304) 697-2406
Sharon Wiley, APRN
CardiologyPhone
304-697-6000
Fax
304-399-2280