ELKINS, W.Va. – Vandalia Health is pleased to welcome Steven Conkel, MD, MS, FACS, to the surgical care team at Davis Medical Center.
A board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Conkel joins surgeon Ngoc Thai, MD, to provide comprehensive surgical services at Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center. Dr. Conkel specializes in general surgery and advanced robotic-assisted procedures designed to improve surgical outcomes, reduce complications and support faster recovery times.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Conkel to our surgical team,” said Diana Landsverk, RN, BSN, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer of Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center. “His expertise in advanced robotic surgery, endocrine surgery and breast surgery enhances the level of specialized care available in our region. Patients can now access a broader range of advanced surgical services close to home, reducing the need to travel for treatment while benefiting from the latest surgical techniques.”
Dr. Conkel earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, and completed his surgical residency at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a member of the American Board of Surgery and is Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.
Dr. Conkel sees patients at Davis Medical Center, located at 812 Gorman Avenue in Elkins. For appointments and consultations, call 304-637-3442.
For more information about surgical services, visit DavisHealthSystem.org/Surgery.
About Vandalia Health: Vandalia Health, headquartered in Charleston, is a multi-state health system with locations across West Virginia as well as in Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Made up of CAMC Health System, Davis Health System and Mon Health System, Vandalia Health’s 17 hospitals (including 3 affiliates) provide a comprehensive variety of services including the only kidney transplant center in southern West Virginia, the first freestanding women and children’s hospital in West Virginia, a Level I Trauma Center (highest ranking), a Level I pediatric intensive care unit (highest ranking) and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (with the most critical NICU resources). Vandalia Health also has over 220 outpatient locations, more than 14,500 employees and more than 2,000 doctors and advanced practice providers. Additionally, the Institute for Academic Medicine provides education, outreach and research support to student physicians and other medical professionals hosting more than 1,000 students in programs leading to degrees or certifications in health professions daily. For more information or a map of locations visit VandaliaHealth.org.