BRIDGEPORT, W.VA.—Podiatrist Mark Ankney, DPM, comes to WVU Medicine United Hospital Center, to join UHC Orthopaedics. He took an unusual route to his medical training. He began his education at Alderson Broaddus University, receiving two degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Math. Next came a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Education, both from Fairmont State University.
During the years of his early education, Dr. Ankney owned Cheat Lake Pizza and Pasta and was an assistant golf professional at Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa, both in Morgantown. He stayed active in golf, first as golf course operations manager for Green Hills Country Club, Millbrae, Calif., then head golf coach at Fairmont State University, followed by assistant PGA golf professional at Bonita Bay Club, Naples, Fla., ending with a stint as head PGA golf professional back at Lakeview.
He then returned to his education, receiving a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University of Podiatric Medicine, and continuing with the Catholic Health System, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y., for his podiatry residency.
Away from the hospital, Dr. Ankney spends time with friends and family, and enjoys sports, especially golf, physical fitness, and outdoor activities.
Dr. Ankney’s office is located at 527 Medical Park Drive, in Bridgeport. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 681-342-3500 or visit www.wvorthocenter.com.
For more information contact: Matt Chisler Director of Public Relations at United Hospital Center, 681.342.1611.
About WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
United Hospital Center (UHC) is the result of a merger between St. Mary’s and Union Protestant hospitals in 1970. This bold move provides North Central West Virginia with a regional community hospital that offers a vast array of services. The new UHC opened in 2010 and is located along I-79 in Bridgeport. The 736,403 square foot structure rises eight stories. It is designed around the environment with patients, family, employees, and community in mind, which includes enhanced patient privacy, a high level of technological integration, and improved access to care. The acute care facility has 312 private inpatient rooms and a medical staff that consists of more than 366 physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals. UHC has more than 2,613 employees and is a member of WVU Medicine (West Virginia United Health System). For more information about UHC, please visit uhcwv.org.
