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 404.303.9950 or wvchapteracc@gmail.com
Dr. Ganpat Thakker, President, and Mrs. Carletta Williams, CCA Committee Chair, at the ACC All Chapter Reception on March 30, 2008.
Leadership
- Ganpat Thakker, MD, FACC, from Charleston, is the governor. His term is and 2006-2009. His e-mail is gthakker1@gmail.com
- Steven McCormick, MD, FACC is the governor-elect. His term as governor-elect is 2008-2009. His email is sabre711sd@aol.com
- George Shehl, MD, FACC, is immediate past governor of the West Virginia Chapter-ACC. His email is gshehl@aol.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.