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St. Joseph’s Hospital welcomes general surgeon Dr. Ross Knowles

Dr. Ross Knowles
Dr. Ross Knowles

BUCKHANNON, WV -St. Joseph’s Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Ross Knowles to the surgical team at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Dr. Knowles is a general surgeon and is accepting new patients.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Knowles to our surgical team here at St. Joseph’s Hospital,” said Skip Gjolberg, President, St. Joseph’s Hospital. “Dr. Knowles will be a valuable addition to our excellent team of providers.”

Dr. Knowles is a native of Logan County, W.Va. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State University and completed his doctorate at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia.  He went on to complete a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts and the University of New England affiliate Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Dr. Knowles has gone on surgical missions to Central America with Hands and Hearts for Christ, is a licensed commercial pilot and enjoys mountaineering, skiing, and dual sport motorcycle touring. 

His practice of general surgery includes diseases of the skin and soft tissue, breast, thyroid and parathyroid, GERD, gallbladder, colon and hernia surgery.  He also performs upper and lower endoscopy screenings. His office is located in Building A, 10 Amalia Drive in Buckhannon. 

Appointments can be made by calling 304-473-2303.

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