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Minnie Hamilton Health System
Medical Staff
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Chief of Medical Staff
Dr. Hande, M.D., received his medical degree from Madras Medical college in Madras, India with a specialty in Internal Medicine.
After medical school, Dr. Hande served his residencies at Government General Hospital, Madras, India, at Presbyterian Medical Center and Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Hande spent four and a half years in England rotating among several specialities.
Dr. Hande is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, England and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine
He has been employed at MHHS since July 1996 and is the Chief of Medical Staff.
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Long Term Care Medical Director
Dr. Suresh Balasubramony, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Kerala in Trivandrum, India, with a specialty in Medicine & Surgery.
After medical school, Dr. Suresh served his residencies at the University of Trivandrum & University of West Indies. Dr. Suresh was a resident in Internal Medicine at Marshall University, School of Medicine in Huntington, WV. He also served a one year residency in Psychiatry at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Tufts University in Boston. Dr. Suresh is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Suresh has been employed full time at MHHS since November 2002.
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Emergency Room Medical Director
Dr. Rudolph Kevak, Jr., M.D., received his medical degree from CIFAS University, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with a specialty in Internal/Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Kevak has worked in the Emergency Department and Clinic at MHHS since April 1999, and is currently the Director of the Emergency Department.
Dr. Kevak is also the Medical Director of EMS in Gilmer County. |
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Dr. Alfonso Cinco received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Thomas, Manila, Philippines and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, New Jersey.
Before coming to MHHS he was employed by St. Francis and Putnam General Hospitals. Dr. Cinco is a member of the American College of Physicians and the West Virginia Medical Association.
Dr. Cinco has employed at MHHS since May 1999 and is a Emergency Room provider.
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Dr. Douglas Bennett, D.O., received his medical degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, with a specialty in Internal Medicine.
After medical school, Dr. Bennett served his residencies at
Henry Ford Hospital / Bi-County Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Bennett has been employed at MHHS since July 2000 and presently sees patients two days a month. Watch for dates in the Calhoun Chronicle or the Hur Herald.
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Dr. Therese Linnon, DO is a 2002 graduate from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Osteopathic Internship in 2003 at Mercy Hospital of Pittsbourgh. In 2006 Dr. Linnon completed Pediatric Residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Dr. Linnon began September 6th, 2007 working Monday, Wednesday thru Friday in the Glenville Office and Tuesdays at Grantsville Operations, Annex Clinic. |
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Dr. Autumn Whitlock-Morales received her medical degree from Marshall University in 2002. She completed her residencies in internal medicine and pediatrics in 2006.
During her time as a student, Dr. Whitlock-Morales received several awards including the 1997 WV Collegiate Scholar Athlete of the Year. As a student in 2001, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Immediately following residency she was employed by Richwood Area Community Center.
Dr. Whitlock-Morales has a passion for pediatrics. “I love pediatrics. I enjoy my adult patients too, but my true love is with the little ones. I enjoy virtually all realms of pediatrics.”
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Dr. Grant began her medical career as a Registered Nurse. In 1986, she received her Medical Degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. She practiced at Minnie Hamilton from 1987 to 1990. In 1992, Dr. Grant received her certification by the American Board of Family Practice, later adding a certification in Geriatric Medicine. In 1992, Dr. Grant joined a private practice in Weston, WV with privileges at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital. She has served as the attending physician at Crestview and SunBridge Nursing homes. Dr. Grant is the widow of the late Tolley Fitzwater. She enjoys travel, a new sport for her, kayaking, her cats and family. |
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Lynn Gilbert, D.D.S.
Dr. Lynn Gilbert, D.D.S., received her dental degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Denistry in Memphis, TN.
Lynn most recently has been employeed as Chief Dental Officer at the Federal Correctional Institution in Glenville and previously had a private practice in Grantsville.
She has been employed at MHHS Since September 2004 and sees patients one day a week..
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Teresa Ritchie, APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from West Virginia University. She has 25 years of nursing experience in home health, obstetrics, and emergency medicine.
She has practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner at MHHS since May 2001 and sees patients in the Annex Clinic.
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Janie Knotts, PA-C obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Marshall University and then completed her Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies degree from Marietta College.
Ms. Knotts has received numerous academic honors including Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honorary Society, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Marshall University, Golden Key Honor Societry, National Scholars Honor Society and others.
Ms. Knotts began seeing patients on Auigust 17, 2009. She will be housed in the clinic in the main hospital.
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