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New urologist on staff on Mon Health SJMH

Dr. Thomas F. Walsh
Dr. Thomas F. Walsh

WESTON, W.Va. – Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Urologist Thomas F. Walsh, M.D., FACS, to its staff of caring physicians.

He is from the Pittsburgh, Pa. area. Dr. Walsh comes to the central West Virginia area with years of experience in his field.

He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University. He completed his internship at McKeeseport Hospital, and residency at West Virginia University Medical School. Walsh is a also Navy veteran.

His urologic specialties include:

  • Bladder disease/cancer
  • Enlarged prostate
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Kidney stones
  • Kidney tumors
  • Male infertility
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Prostate cancer
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Vasectomies

Dr. Walsh noted, “We intend to give the highest quality of care to all of our patients. I am happy to be part of a team that practices quality care every day.”

About Mon Health System: Mon Health System is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals in North Central West Virginia that works together to make health care more accessible and affordable to the communities it serves. It includes three hospitals – its flagship medical center, Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown; Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood; Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston; Stonewall Home Oxygen Therapy; Mon EMS; Mon Health Equipment & Supplies; and The Village at Heritage Point. For more information, visit monhealth.com.

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