PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia University (WVU) Heart and Vascular Institute announced today (May 9) that Parkersburg Cardiology Associates, a leading provider of cardiovascular care in the Mid-Ohio Valley, will join the Institute, expanding access to advanced heart care for patients in the region.
David Gnegy, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Sean Smith
Integrating Parkersburg Cardiology Associates into the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute will strengthen the delivery of comprehensive cardiovascular care by enhancing access to cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and nationally recognized expertise. The practice will continue to provide high-quality care from its existing location on the WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center campus, ensuring continuity of service for patients.
“This partnership marks a significant step in enhancing cardiovascular care for the Mid-Ohio Valley,” George Sokos, D.O., chair of Cardiology at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, said. “The physicians and staff at Parkersburg Cardiology Associates have built a strong legacy of excellence, and we are excited to work together to bring the latest advancements in heart and vascular care to their patients.”
“For nearly a decade, we have enjoyed a superb collaboration with Parkersburg Cardiology Associates,” Vinay Badhwar, M.D., executive chair of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, said.
“By working together as one, we bring the full support of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute to further expand our collective mission of advancing care and service while keeping patients close to home. With our incredible existing partnership with Camden Clark Medical Center across disciplines, together with these excellent cardiologists, our physician leaders will now form the strongest comprehensive center for all aspects of heart, lung, and vascular care across western West Virginia and the Mid-Ohio Valley.”
Parkersburg Cardiology Associates has long been a trusted heart care provider in the region, offering patients a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. By joining the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, the practice will gain access to an extensive network of specialists and advanced technologies.
The practice and its partners, including 11 additional advanced practice providers, have served residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley for over 50 years. Parkersburg Cardiology Associates has been recognized nationally for the level of care provided by its team of cardiac care specialists.
“Our commitment is and has always been to provide the highest level of cardiac care to our patients,” David A. Gnegy, M.D., of Parkersburg Cardiology Associates, said. “Joining the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute ensures that we can continue to offer state-of-the-art treatments and further elevate the care we provide to our community.”
The partnership will also enhance cardiac services at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, allowing seamless care coordination and expanded services for patients in Parkersburg and beyond.
“We are thrilled to welcome Parkersburg Cardiology Associates to WVU Medicine,” Sean Smith, president and CEO of Camden Clark Medical Center, said. “This partnership strengthens our commitment to providing the most comprehensive and advanced heart care in our region, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible treatment close to home.
The transition is expected to be completed in the coming months with no disruption in patient care. Parkersburg Cardiology Associates patients will continue to receive care from the same trusted providers, now with the additional support and resources of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute.
For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org/Heart or ParkersburgCardiology.com.
