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West Virginia University Hospitals

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West Virginia University Hospitals, founded in 1960, is a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia. It serves as the flagship hospital for WVU Medicine and is consistently ranked as the top hospital in the state by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital excels in specialties like neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and pediatrics.

NPI Number : 1841271459

1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506

(304) 598-4000

wvumedicine.org

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Departments

Primary Care

Pediatrics

Urgent Care

Emergency Medicine

Orthopedics

Neurology

Occupational Medicine

Psychology

Telemedicine

Podiatry

Cardiology

Pulmonary Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ophthalmology

Otolaryngology

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Infectious Diseases

Nephrology

Rheumatology

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

General Surgery

Appointment Information

Department	Online Scheduling	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day
Ophthalmology	Yes (MyWVUChart)	304-598-4820	No	No
Primary Care	Yes (MyWVUChart)	855-988-2273	No	Yes
Dental	No	No	Yes (Urgent Care)	Yes (Urgent Care)
Urgent Care	Yes (Video Visits)	No	Yes	Yes

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Process
Adult Inpatient	Two approved visitors permitted 8 AM - 7:30 PM daily
Emergency Department	One adult visitor allowed per patient
Outpatient Clinics	One visitor may accompany adult patients to appointments
Obstetrics	Two approved visitors for labor/delivery patients
Pediatrics	Two parents/guardians allowed for pediatric patients
Pre-op/Procedures	One approved companion allowed in designated waiting areas
Virtual Visits	Video visits available through MyWVUChart patient portal

Important Doctors

West Virginia University Hospitals Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
Albert L. Wright Jr.	President and CEO	Administration	Health System Leadership, Strategic Planning
Amy Bush	Chief Operating Officer	Children´s Hospital	Pediatric Healthcare Operations
Anthony Condia	VP & Chief Marketing & Communications Officer	Corporate Services	Healthcare Marketing, Communications
Ben Gerber	VP, Payer Strategy & Contracting	Corporate Services	Healthcare Contracting, Payer Relations
Bob O´Neil	Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer	Corporate Services	Healthcare Administration
Cheryl Jones	Chief Nursing Officer	Children´s Hospital	Pediatric Nursing Leadership
Clay B. Marsh	Chancellor & Executive Dean for Health Sciences	Administration	Academic Medicine, Health Sciences Education
Doug Coffman	Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer	Finance	Healthcare Finance
Doug Mitchell	VP & Chief Nursing Officer	Clinical Operations	Nursing Leadership, Patient Care
Jessica Alsop	VP & General Counsel	Corporate Services	Healthcare Law, Compliance
Jim Venturella	VP & Chief Information Officer	Corporate Services	Healthcare IT, Information Systems
Judie Charlton	Chief Medical Officer	Professional Services	Medical Affairs, Clinical Quality
Karen Bowling	Executive VP of Government Affairs	Corporate Services	Healthcare Policy, Government Relations
Leeann Kaminsky	VP & Chief Human Resources Officer	Corporate Services	Human Resources, Talent Management
Melissa McCoy	VP & Chief Financial Officer, WVUH	Finance	Hospital Finance, Financial Planning
Michael Grace	President of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital	Hospital Administration	Hospital Operations, Patient Care
Mike Sweet	AVP Quality	Clinical Operations	Quality Improvement, Patient Safety
Ron Pellegrino	Chief Operating Officer	Clinical Operations	Hospital Operations, Process Improvement
Steve Hoffmann	VP, Medical Affairs & Clinical Programs	Professional Services	Clinical Program Development, Medical Staff Relations
Todd Karpinski	Chief Pharmacy Officer	Corporate Services	Pharmacy Operations, Medication Management

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Fee	Notes
Cardiology	Basic Consultation	$250 - $400	Varies based on complexity
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$1,000 - $2,000	Includes interpretation
Cardiology	Angioplasty	$28,000 - $40,000	Depends on number of stents
Oncology	New Patient Consultation	$300 - $500	Includes treatment planning
Oncology	Chemotherapy Session	$1,000 - $5,000	Varies by drugs used
Neurology	EEG	$200 - $700	Depends on test duration
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$1,000 - $3,000	With/without contrast
Orthopedics	Joint Replacement Surgery	$30,000 - $50,000	Knee or hip
Orthopedics	Physical Therapy Session	$50 - $150	Per session
Outpatient	Basic Office Visit	$100 - $300	Depends on provider level

Support Programs for Patients

Department	Program/Service
Financial Assistance	Financial aid for patients with income less than twice the federal poverty limit
Home Health	In-home nursing, therapy, and aide services
Hospice	End-of-life care and bereavement support
Palliative Care	Symptom management for serious illnesses
Social Work	Care coordination and community resource connections
Support Groups	Caregiver and grief support groups

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
Interest-Free Payment Plans	Available for breaking up semester tuition and fees into smaller installments
Enrollment Fee	$35 per semester to enroll in payment plan
Automatic Payments	Option available for automatic monthly payments from bank account
Flexible Payment Schedule	Earlier enrollment allows more time to pay and smaller installments
Online Management	Enroll and make payments online 24/7 through WVU MyAccount
Financial Assistance	Available for patients meeting eligibility requirements

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Anthem

Caresource

Cigna

Humana

Medicaid

Medicare

United Healthcare

Upmc Health Plan

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Counseling Services
Financial Counseling	- Available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm - In-person counseling - Phone counseling at 304-598-6260 - Assistance available through MyWVUChart
Financial Assistance	- Application available for download - Eligibility screening - Help completing applications - Coverage for emergency and medically necessary care - 6-month coverage period if approved
Discounts	- 50% discount on hospital services for uninsured patients - Discounts available for physician bills - Other discounts may be available for insured patients
Payment Plans	- Flexible payment plans available - Contact financial counselors for details

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Department	Accommodations
Assistive Technology	- Alternative formatting of materials - Screen readers - Screen magnifiers - Text-to-speech software - Speech-to-text software - Notetaking software
Communication	- American Sign Language interpreting - Live captioning/transcribing - Closed captioning - Augmentative and alternative communication consultations
Facilities	- Wheelchair accessible entrances and rooms - Accessible parking spaces - Elevators - Handrails - Lowered counters
Medical Equipment	- Hospital beds - Patient lifts - Wheelchairs and scooters - Walkers, canes, crutches
Outpatient Services	- Physical therapy - Occupational therapy - Speech Therapy - Assistive technology evaluations
Staff Training	- Disability awareness training - Inclusive care practices - Communication strategies
Testing Center	- Extended time - Distraction-reduced environment - Assistive technology

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual consultations - Online heart health education
Emergency Medicine	- Tele-emergency services - Online symptom checker - Virtual triage
Family Medicine	- Video visits for primary care - Secure messaging with providers - Online appointment scheduling
Neurology	- Telestroke services - Remote neurological assessments - Virtual follow-ups
Oncology	- Telemedicine consultations - Remote chemotherapy monitoring - Online cancer support groups
Pediatrics	- Virtual pediatric visits - Remote developmental assessments - Online parenting resources
Psychiatry	- Telepsychiatry services - Online mental health screenings - Virtual therapy sessions
Radiology	- Teleradiology services - Online imaging results access - Virtual radiology consultations

MyWVUChart patient portal: - View test results - Schedule appointments - Message providers - Request prescription refills - Access medical records - View and pay bills Telemedicine platform: - Video visits - E-visits for minor conditions - Remote patient monitoring - Store-and-forward consultations Mobile apps: - MyWVUChart mobile app - WVU Medicine Care on Demand app

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Educational Programs
Anesthesiology	Clerkship, Residency
Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry	Residency, Psychology Internship
Cardiology	Clinical Rotations
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Clerkship, Residency, Rural Family Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine	Clerkship, Residency
Neurology	Residency
Neurosurgery	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Clerkship, Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Orthopedics	Residency
Otolaryngology	Residency
Pediatrics	Clerkship, Residency
Pathology	Residency
Radiation Oncology	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Surgery	Clerkship, Residency
Urology	Residency

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Details
Ophthalmology	WVU Eye Institute Expansion	New 150,000 sq ft facility with 102 exam rooms and 44 testing rooms to expand specialty services
Cardiology	ARISE II Clinical Trial	Evaluating GORE® Ascending Stent Graft for treating lesions in ascending aorta and aortic arch
Cancer Research	New Cancer Hospital	Multi-story facility with surgical suites, inpatient rooms, outpatient clinics to pursue National Cancer Institute designation
Clinical Research	Pediatric Collaboratory Network	Multi-site research network using real-world data to accelerate pediatric therapy development
Pulmonology	Lung Cancer Research Program	Focused on fundamental carcinogenesis and molecular signature prognostic models
Women´s Health	Breast Cancer Research Program	Developing novel imaging approaches, clinical trials, and studying molecular genetics of breast cancer

Professional Development Programs

Department	Professional Organization Affiliations	Professional Development Programs
Emergency Medicine	American College of Emergency Physicians, West Virginia College of Emergency Physicians	ACLS, PALS, GEMS courses
Nursing	American Nurses Association, West Virginia Nurses Association	Clinical Advancement for Professional Excellence (CAPE) Program
Pathology	American Society for Clinical Pathology	Continuing medical education courses
Radiology	American Registry of Radiologic Technologists	Imaging Science Education Programs
Respiratory Care	American Association for Respiratory Care	Continuing education courses
Surgery	American College of Surgeons	Surgical Technologist Academic Teaching Program

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics	Accreditation	National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Cardiology	Chest Pain Center Accreditation	The Joint Commission
Graduate Medical Education	Accreditation	Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Medical Education	Accreditation	Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Nursing	Accreditation for Nursing Continuing Professional Development	American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Occupational Therapy	Accreditation	Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Physical Therapy	Accreditation	Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Radiation Oncology	Accreditation	American College of Radiology (ACR)
Radiology	Accreditation	American College of Radiology (ACR)
Trauma Center	Level I Trauma Center Verification	American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Internship/Observation Opportunity
Information Technology	13-week paid internship for undergraduate juniors and seniors
Nursing	VA Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) for BSN students
Nursing	Student Nurse Intern positions
Pharmacy	Inpatient Pharmacy Intern program
Research	WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Spiritual Care	Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) internship
Surgery	Surgical Tech Extern program

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Anesthesia	Richard W. Eller Award
Dermatology	Award of Excellence
Emergency Medicine	Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Awards
Family Medicine	John W. Traubert Award
Family Medicine	Marshall Carper Award
Histology	Morton & Myra Friedman Award
Internal Medicine	EB Flink Award for Excellence
Internal Medicine	Alfred K. Pfister Award
Neurology	American Academy of Neurology Award
Obstetrics/Gynecology	Award of Excellence
Obstetrics/Gynecology	The John Gibbons Award
Pathology	Anido Award
Pediatrics	Ferrari Award for Academic Excellence
Pharmacology	Williams W. Fleming Award
Psychiatry	Donald C. Fidler Award
Psychiatry	John C. Linton Award
Public Health	Ann & Joseph Gaydos Award
Surgery	D. Ewell Hendricks Award
Surgery	Walter Moran Award
Surgery	Bert Bradford Award
Surgery	Thomas H. Covey Award

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Anesthesiology	Residency, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship
Cardiology	Fellowship
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Neurology	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Pathology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Surgery	Residency

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Anesthesiology	Residency, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship
Cardiology	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency, Rural Family Medicine at Harpers Ferry
Internal Medicine	Residency, Multiple Fellowships
Neurology	Residency, Fellowships
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency, Fellowships
Pathology	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency, Fellowships
Radiation Oncology	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Surgery	Residency, Fellowships

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Service/Support Option
Billing	Financial assistance program for uninsured patients
Billing	Discounted care for uninsured patients (50% discount)
Billing	Payment plans available
Emergency	Emergency Care provided regardless of ability to pay
Financial Counseling	Assistance applying for Medicaid
Financial Counseling	Guidance on health insurance options
Financial Counseling	Help completing financial assistance applications
Patient Services	Referrals to community resources

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Partner Institution	Collaboration Details
Clinical and Translational Research	West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI)	Statewide network for clinical and translational research
Genomics	Marshall University	Collaborative research on genomics
Medical Research	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health	Research on occupational health and safety
Pharmacology	West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine	Collaborative drug research
Pediatrics	WVU Medicine Children´s	Pediatric research through Pediatric Collaboratory Network
Rural Health Research	WVU Extension Service	Collaboration on rural health initiatives
Veterans Health	Department of Veterans Affairs	Research on veterans´ health issues

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Emergency Medicine	- Primary mentors assigned to faculty - Secondary mentors available - Access to Vice Chairs for guidance - Regular mentorship meetings (2x/year for instructors/assistant professors) - Web-based mentorship platform - Annual Faculty Development Questionnaire
Medicine	- MedCoach program for pre-medical students - Mentoring for undergraduate students interested in medical school - Events like MCAT workshops, application assistance, shadowing
Nursing	- Structured mentorship programs for new graduate nurses - Programs aim to increase retention and job satisfaction - Mentors provide support during transition to practice
Pulmonary/Critical Care	- Mentorship process for fellows - PD/APD mentoring in first year - Fellows choose faculty mentor after first year - Regular mentor-mentee meetings
School of Medicine	- Chair mentorship for faculty - Annual meetings to review progress - Support for research and grant acquisition - Professional development opportunities
WVU Hospitals	- MedEd program for high school students - Paid internships in healthcare roles - Mentors assigned to guide interns

West Virginia University Hospitals Nearest Places

Hotels

0.3 miles

4.3

Euro Suites Hotel

All-suite hotel, Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Fitness center

0.4 miles

4.1

Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area

Free WiFi, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center

0.5 miles

4.3

Hampton Inn Morgantown

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Indoor pool, Fitness center

0.6 miles

4.2

Hilton Garden Inn Morgantown

Restaurant, Bar, Indoor pool, Fitness center

0.7 miles

4.4

Residence Inn by Marriott Morgantown

All-suite hotel, Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Indoor pool

0.8 miles

4.3

Springhill Suites by Marriott Morgantown

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Indoor pool, Fitness center

Food and Restaurant

0 km

4.2

Chick-fil-A

Fast food, Chicken sandwiches

0.1 km

The Market @ WVU

Food court, Various cuisines

0.1 km

3.5

Cafeteria at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital

Hospital cafeteria, Various options

0.1 km

4.1

Starbucks

Coffee, Pastries

0.2 km

3.8

Jazzmans at Cavanaugh´s

Coffee shop, Convenience store

0.2 km

Which Wich

Sandwiches, Salads

Pharmacies

0.1 km

4.5

Medical Center Pharmacy

Prescription services, over-the-counter medications, free delivery, medication compounding

0.2 km

4.3

Discharge Pharmacy

24/7 service, in-house delivery, mail delivery, immunizations, medication compounding

0.3 km

4.4

WVU Medicine Specialty Pharmacy

Specialty medications, patient education, financial assistance, home delivery

0.4 km

4.2

The Prescription Shop at WVUH

Prescription services, over-the-counter medications

0.8 km

4.6

Mountaineer Pharmacy

Prescription services, over-the-counter medications, extended hours

0.9 km

4.8

Waterfront Family Pharmacy

Prescription services, immunizations, personalized care

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

3.7

Yellow Cab

Taxi service, 24/7 availability

0.9 km

4.2

Motown Taxi

Local taxi service, airport transfers

0.5 km

3.9

Mountain Line Transit Authority

Public bus service, free rides for students and seniors

0.3 km

4.3

WVU Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)

Automated guideway transit system

On-demand

4.1

Uber

Ridesharing service, mobile app-based

On-demand

Lyft

Ridesharing service, mobile app-based

ATMs and Banks

0.1 km

4.5

United Bank ATM

Walk-Up ATM

0.2 km

4.2

PNC Bank ATM

Walk-Up ATM

0.3 km

Huntington Bank ATM

Walk-Up ATM

0.5 km

4.3

WVU Credit Union ATM

Walk-Up ATM, Shared Branching

0.7 km

4.1

First United Bank & Trust ATM

Walk-Up ATM, Drive-Thru ATM

0.9 km

4.4

Citizens Bank of Morgantown ATM

Walk-Up ATM, Online Banking

Parking Lots

0.1 km

4.2

Gold South Parking Garage

Free parking, 24/7 access, Patient and visitor parking

0.5 km

Mountaineer Station Garage

Short-term paid parking, 24-hour monitoring

0.3 km

3.8

Health Sciences Center Parking

Patient parking area, Short-term paid parking

Shopping Malls

0.8 km

4.3

University Town Centre

TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, Ulta Beauty, various restaurants

0.9 km

4.2

Suncrest Towne Centre

WVU Medicine Urgent Care, WVU Dental Care, specialty clinics

1.0 km

3.8

Mountaineer Mall

Various local shops and services

Stationery and Copying Services

0.9 km

4.3

The UPS Store

Printing, copying, business cards, banners, posters, signs, stationery, graphic design

0.8 km

4.8

MPB Print and Sign Superstore

Custom business stationery, letterheads, envelopes, business cards, notepads, brochures, flyers

0.7 km

4.1

Office Depot

Printing, copying, business cards, posters, office supplies, tech services

Car Rental

0.8 km

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Wide selection of vehicles, free pick-up service

0.9 km

3.8

Budget Car Rental

Various car types, airport location

1.0 km

3.5

Hertz

Gold Plus Rewards program, wide range of vehicles

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

Patients have consistently praised the care they received at West Virginia University Hospitals, particularly in the children´s hospital. Many positive reviews highlight the professionalism, quick response, and thorough diagnosis and treatment provided by the staff. Additionally, the sense of humor and warmth exhibited by the healthcare professionals is noted as a standout quality that makes for a comforting and reassuring experience. A specific case described gratitude for the compassionate care during childbirth, where the staff’s attentiveness and skill turned a potentially overwhelming experience into a safe and memorable event.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

Negative reviews focus on issues related to professionalism and hospital logistics. Some patients have reported experiences of unprofessional behavior from staff, particularly in terms of communication and treatment plans that did not suit the patients´ circumstances. There were also complaints about the hospital´s operations, such as roadblocks due to events impacting emergency hospital access and appointments being canceled without proper notification. These reviews express frustration with the perceived lack of patient-focused care and the complications experienced due to administrative oversights and uncoordinated communication.