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Department of Pediatrics

Past Chairs

Since its beginning in 1960 when the West Virginia University School of Medicine transitioned from a two year basic science only medical school to the complete four year MD degree curriculum, the Department has enjoyed strong leadership from its Chairs. Below is a list of those who have served the Department in this capacity along with their dates of service.

To read more about the history of the Department click here.

2006 - Pr
Giovanni Piedimonte, MD
2002 - 2006
Norman Ferrari III, MD, Interim
1999 - 2002
Bonita Stanton, MD
1998 - 1999
Norman Ferrari III, MD, Interim
1984 - 1998
William A. Neal, MD
1982 - 1984
Barbara Jones, MD
1960 - 1982
William G. Klingberg, MD, Founding Chair