About Us

The West Virginia Chapter-ACC was founded in 1991 to address health issues that originate at the state and local levels. Please support the West Virginia Chapter by becoming a member when you receive your National ACC membership dues invoice. For more information, please contact us at 304.837.2223 or wvchapteracc@gmail.com

Here is our chapter profile.

Leadership

  • Steven McCormick, MD, FACC is the governor. His term as governor is 2009-2012. His email is sabre711sd@aol.com  
  • Ganpat Thakker, MD, FACC, from Charleston, is the immediate past governor. His email is gthakker1@gmail.com

The Chapter

  • The Chapter works with the national ACC staff to help advise local and state government and professional organizations concerning issues related to cardiovascular disease.
  • The Chapter also assists in the continuing education of cardiovascular specialists.
  • The Chapter provides a forum to inform the ACC of the opinion of Chapter members in cardiovascular health-related issues.
  • Benefits include: CME Programs and Educational Seminars, Newsletters, Third Party Representation, State Legislative Information, and Local Medicare Carrier Information Specific to Cardiology.
  • Review our bylaws.

Tradition of Continuity

PAST GOVERNORS CIRCLE
ACC survives on the volunteer spirit and the West Virginia-ACC has formalized a committee of past governors. Our past leaders are an invaluable resource for us!

A. C. Jain, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Robert J. Marshall, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Harold Selinger, M.D., F.A.C.C.
William H. Carter, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Robert C. Touchon, M.D., F.A.C.C.
N. Andrew Vaughan, M.D., F.A.C.C.
M. David Avington, M.D., F.A.C.C.
George W. Shehl, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Ganpat G. Thakker, M.D., F.A.C.C.