Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Benign Obstetrics and Gynecology

We serve all women from our region with a commitment to excellence in clinical care for prevention and for management of common and uncommon impairments in their physical and emotional health. Our facilities support comprehensive obstetrics and gynecologic services. Our faculty is committed to assuring that all of our patients receive conscientious and thoughtful attention to their needs. Our residents are closely supported in learning comprehensive care for women in routine obstetrical care, in care for gynecologic disorders, and preventive health maintenance.

	Hobson G. Booth, MD, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Special Training: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Board Certification(s): Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Interests: General Obstetrics & Gynecology
	Lena Cerbone, RN, MSN, CNM, Midwife Degree Awarded: Harvard University Special Training: Yale University School of Nursing Board Certification(s): Medical College of Nurse Midwives Special Interests: Contraceptive counseling
	Pamela S. Courtney, MSN, WHNP-BC Clinical Instructor Degree Awarded: MSN - West Virginia University Special Training: West Virginia University Colposcopy Certification - Planned Parenthood Federation of America / University of Texas Southwest Medical Center Special Interests: Colposcopy / treatment HPV Counseling / Lecturer Contraception Perimenopausal Care
	Mahreen Hashmi, MD, Associate Professor Degree Awarded: Medical College of Ohio Special Training: Riverside Methodist Hospitals, Columbus, Ohio Board Certification(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Interests: Endometriosis Teen pregnancy Laparoscopy
	Wanda Hembree, MD, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: Marshall University Special Training: West Virginia University Board Certification(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Interests: Preconception Prenatal care Gynecological surgery
	Charles Hochberg , MD, Associate Professor Degree Awarded: Chicago Medical Center Special Training: University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital Board Certification(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Interests: General Obstetrics & Gynecology High risk obstetrics
	Jason Honaker , MD, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: West Virginia University Special Training: West Virgina University Board Eligible: Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Interests: General Obstetrics & Gynecology Diabetes in pregnancy Laparoscopy Hysteroscopy
	Jabin Janoo, MD, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: Aga Khan University Medical College Special Training: West Virginia University Board Certification(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Interests: General Obstetrics & Gynecology High risk obstetrics
	Linda Linger, DO, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: WV School of Osteropathic Medicine Special Training: West Virginia University Ohio Valley Medical Center Welch Emergency Hospital Special Interests: General Obstetrics & Gynecology
	Maria Merzouk, DO, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Special Training: The Reading Hospital and Medical Center Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Board Certified: Obstetrics & Gynecology Special Interests: HPV and cervical disease Colposcopy Laparoscopy
	Betsy Miller, RN, MSN, CNM, Midwife Degree Awarded: West Virginia University Special Training: University of Pennsylvania Board Certified: Amercian College of Nurse Midwives Special Interests: Adolescent Care Contraception counseling
	Kelli Neely, RN, MSN, CNM Midwife Degree Awarded: Waynesburg College Special Training: Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing Board Certified: Amercian College of Nurse Midwives Special Interests: General Ob/Gyn Care
	Shon Rowan, MD, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: West Virginia University Special Training: West Virginia Universtiy Board Eligible: Obstetrics & Gynecology Special Interests: General Obstetrics & Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology
	Robert Shapiro, MD, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: West Virginia University Special Training: West Virginia Universtiy Board Eligible: Obstetrics & Gynecology Special Interests: High risk pregnancy Urinary incontinence Pelvic prolapse
	Michael Stitely, MD, Associate Professor Degree Awarded: University of Pittsburgh Special Training: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA Board Certification(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Interests: Pelvic organ prolapse Urinary incontinence Recurrent pregnancy loss
	Loraine L. Tyre, MD, Assistant Professor Degree Awarded: West Virginia University Special Training: West Virginia University Board Certification(s): Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Interests: Colposcopy Peri and Postmenopausal Care Vulvar Concerns