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Medical Services

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All of Hawse Health Center sites provide family practice medical services. These services include monitoring and care of chronic diseases, pulmonary function tests and hearing tests, infant, child and adolescent health care, immunizations, well child and school exams, primary and preventive care, minor surgical services. The Baker and Love Memorial sites have on-site diagnostic x-ray. Our medical and dental providers make available education and training for college and post-graduate students and health care professionals.

E. A. Hawse offers a wide array of services which include:

  • Comprehensive Preventative and Primary Care

  • Specialty Care Access and Continuity Services

  • Care Management and Disease Management

  • Access to low cost medications

  • Same Day Appointment Availability

  • Monthly Health Fair

  • Immunizations, well child and school exams

  • Office surgical services

Providers

E.A. Hawse Health Center, Inc.      |      Baker, West Virginia
Elaine Smith PA-C
Elaine Smith PA-C

Elaine graduated from Shenandoah University in December 2016 where she obtained her Masters of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She initially joined Hawse Health in March 2017 where she practiced in the Mathias location. In October 2021, she accepted a position with Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU in Morgantown where she worked as an in-patient cardiology advanced practice provider. She re-joined Hawse Health in January 2024. She has a special interest in diabetes and heart failure management. She lives in Baker, WV with her husband and 2 dogs. During her time off, she enjoys outdoor activities and taking road trips. Of note, she is a Veteran and served in the US Army for 20 years. She sees patients in the Baker location on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Elizabeth Hynes Smith, MD, F.A.C.O.G.
Elizabeth Hynes Smith, MD, F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. Smith graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA in 1983. She obtained and has maintained her Board Certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1989. Dr. Smith started her employment with E. A. Hawse in 2003 and sees patients in the Baker, West Virginia location.

Kelli Eglinger, PA-C
Kelli Eglinger, PA-C

Kelli graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College in May 1995. She has been a PA for 26 years. Kelli began her career with EA Hawse Health Care Center in July 2014. She lives in Augusta with her husband and three children on their family farm. Kelli is seeing patients at the Baker and Romney Locations

Mark Puffenberger, MD
Mark Puffenberger, MD

Dr. Puffenberger grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 1978.
After high school Dr. Puffenberger attended Franklin & Marshall College. He graduated cum laude with a BA in mathematics. Dr. Puffenberger entered medical school in 1982 at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and graduated with his M.D. degree in 1986.
After completing a three year family practice residency at Washington Hospital in Washington, Pennsylvania in 1989, he moved to northeast Pennsylvania to begin his practice.
Dr. Puffenberger served as a family practitioner outside Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania for 30 years until moving to West Virginia in March 2020. While in Pennsylvania he served as a board member for Intermountain Medical Group for more than 15 years.
Dr. Puffenberger started working at E. A. Hawse Health Center in March 2020 and in September 2020 became the Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Puffenberger sees patients at the Petersburg, WV & Baker, WV offices. Dr Puffenberger currently serves as the Medical Director for E.A. Hawse Health Center.

Elizabeth Hott, NP
Elizabeth Hott, NP

Elizabeth “Beth” Hott graduated from WVU with her Bachelors of Nursing and Walden University with her Masters of Nursing in 2018. Beth joined E. A. Hawse Health Center September 2018. Beth sees patients at the Baker, West Virginia site Monday through Friday.

Jacob Metheny
Jacob Metheny

Dr. Jacob Metheny experienced severe low back pain in his early twenties that rendered him unable to work his manual labor job. He was able to return to work following chiropractic treatment. The experience had such a profound effect on Jacob that he decided to become a chiropractor. He is a graduate of Moorefield High School, attended Marshall University, and graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic. Dr. Metheny began working at EA Hawse in July 2019. He prides himself on offering a variety of chiropractic adjustment methods including gentle treatments. He is grateful to serve the community in which he grew up and provide chiropractic care alongside medical providers at EA Hawse’s clinics. His mission statement is to improve spinal health through the prevention and treatment of minor dislocations of the spine. He enjoys coaching youth sports, white water rafting, hiking, and watching TV and movies with loved ones. Jacob is seeing patients at the Baker and Petersburg locations

Lisa Basye, PA-C
Lisa Basye, PA-C

Lisa graduated from Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, WV in 1987 with her Physician Assistant degree. She joined E. A. Hawse in February 2009. Lisa has over 30 years of experience in Family Practice. Lisa is seeing patients at the Baker and Mathias locations

E.A. Hawse      |      Mathias, West Virginia
Arthur Cerami, PA-C
Arthur Cerami, PA-C

Art received his PA degree from Alderson Broaddus University and Master of Medical Science degree from University of Nebraska. He has been with E. A. Hawse since 2000. Art is a former river guide and ski patrol director with extensive experience in wilderness emergency medicine and search and rescue. He resides in Baker, WV with his wife Linda. Art is seeing patients at the Mathias, Wardensville and Grove Street Health Center locations.

Lisa Basye, PA-C
Lisa Basye, PA-C

Lisa graduated from Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, WV in 1987 with her Physician Assistant degree. She joined E. A. Hawse in February 2009. Lisa has over 30 years of experience in Family Practice. Lisa is seeing patients at the Baker and Mathias locations

Grove Street Health Center      |      Petersburg, West Virginia
Cassandra Ford
Cassandra Ford

Sandy is a graduate of WVU School of Pharmacy December 1993. She began working in diabetes education in1994, receiving her certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) in 2001. Sandy has worked in a variety of settings including hospital, independent pharmacy, and currently, since February 2019, at the Grove Street Clinic.

Heather Barger
Heather Barger

Heather grew up in Petersburg and graduated from Petersburg High School in 1996. After graduating high school, Heather became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and started working in the ER at Grant Memorial Hospital and with Grant County Ambulance. She completed undergraduate studies at Wheeling Jesuit University and later completed the nursing program at Shepherd University obtaining an Associate Degree in Nursing in 2002.
After graduating from Shepherd, Heather returned to Grant Memorial Hospital. During her time at GMH, Heather worked primarily in the ER and ICU. As her time at GMH continued, Heather served in many capacities including ER Charge Nurse, GCA Training Officer, and Medical - Surgical Nurse Manager.
After having her daughter, Isabella in 2010, Heather decided it was time to make a change and enrolled in Walden University to obtain a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education. She graduated from Walden in 2015. Obtaining a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education enabled her to continue to work in the ER, but to also teach at Eastern WV Community and Technical College’s nursing program.
Although, she enjoyed teaching others, Heather felt that her own skills were no longer being used to their full potential. She returned to college to complete a Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner and was granted the certificate by WVU in 2017.
Shortly thereafter, she was blessed with an incredible opportunity to work with the physicians that mentored her since starting at Grant Memorial Hospital – Drs. Leslie, Thompson and Armstrong. Heather remained with LTA Medicine (now known as South Branch Internal Medicine) until joining the Hawse Health team in June 2024.
Heather is incredibly grateful to her mentors for giving her the opportunity to learn from them and become more knowledgeable in the care of complex internal medicine patients. She hopes that she can continue to pass on her knowledge to others and be a mentor to other providers.
Heather and her husband, Rodney, reside in Maysville with their daughter, Isabella. They are active in Maysville Volunteer Fire Company and can often be found at various fundraising events in the community. Heather remains certified as a National Registry Paramedic and is also certified in ACLS and PALS.

Jerica Bobo, NP
Jerica Bobo, NP

Jerica joined E. A. Hawse Health Center January 2021. Jerica obtained her BSN in Nursing at Walden University in 2018 and her Master of Science in Nursing in 2020. Jerica sees patients at the Romney, WV office.

Mark Puffenberger, MD
Mark Puffenberger, MD

Dr. Puffenberger grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 1978.
After high school Dr. Puffenberger attended Franklin & Marshall College. He graduated cum laude with a BA in mathematics. Dr. Puffenberger entered medical school in 1982 at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and graduated with his M.D. degree in 1986.
After completing a three year family practice residency at Washington Hospital in Washington, Pennsylvania in 1989, he moved to northeast Pennsylvania to begin his practice.
Dr. Puffenberger served as a family practitioner outside Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania for 30 years until moving to West Virginia in March 2020. While in Pennsylvania he served as a board member for Intermountain Medical Group for more than 15 years.
Dr. Puffenberger started working at E. A. Hawse Health Center in March 2020 and in September 2020 became the Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Puffenberger sees patients at the Petersburg, WV & Baker, WV offices. Dr Puffenberger currently serves as the Medical Director for E.A. Hawse Health Center.

Solomon Mutetwa, MD
Solomon Mutetwa, MD

Dr. Mutetwa graduated from the University of Zimbabwe Medical School, Harare, Zimbabwe. He also obtained his PhD and Masters in Science from The University of London. Dr. Mutetwa completed his Family Medicine Residency at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Mutetwa sees patients in Petersburg.

Dr. Bilal Itani
Dr. Bilal Itani

Medical degree: American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Pediatric Residency : American University of Beirut, and the Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
American Board of Pediatrics certified and currently maintaining regular re-certification.
Fellow of American Academy of pediatrics.
32 years’ experience in pediatric practice, serving the children of Grant, Hardy, Mineral and Hampshire counties. Extensive experience in all aspects of Pediatric care, including newborns, well-child visits, immunizations, developmental and behavioral disorders, ADHD, and common childhood illnesses.
Joined Hawse health in 2021 after thirty years in private practice in Keyser, WV.
Married and has two daughters, Leah and Jenna.
Enjoys the outdoors, including gardening, hunting, fishing and biking.

Jacob Metheny
Jacob Metheny

Dr. Jacob Metheny experienced severe low back pain in his early twenties that rendered him unable to work his manual labor job. He was able to return to work following chiropractic treatment. The experience had such a profound effect on Jacob that he decided to become a chiropractor. He is a graduate of Moorefield High School, attended Marshall University, and graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic. Dr. Metheny began working at EA Hawse in July 2019. He prides himself on offering a variety of chiropractic adjustment methods including gentle treatments. He is grateful to serve the community in which he grew up and provide chiropractic care alongside medical providers at EA Hawse’s clinics. His mission statement is to improve spinal health through the prevention and treatment of minor dislocations of the spine. He enjoys coaching youth sports, white water rafting, hiking, and watching TV and movies with loved ones. Jacob is seeing patients at the Baker and Petersburg locations

Jessica Toney, NP
Jessica Toney, NP

Jessica R. Toney, MSN, FNP-BC, a native of Hardy County, graduated from Moorefield High School in 2005 and started her college career at Potomac State College. She enrolled into nursing school in 2007, and graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2011. Jessica worked as an RN at Hampshire Memorial Hospital from 2012-2014 then transferred to Winchester Medical Center where she served the patients on the Medical/Surgical/Trauma Unit. After 6 years of nursing, she decided to advance in her profession and applied to an online master’s program. She was accepted into Walden University’s MSN program and graduated with a 4.0 GPA in 2019. She has worked for EA Hawse since November 2021, working at the Grove Street office.

Jessica currently resides in Hardy County with her husband & two children. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family/friends, sunny days at the beach & watching her favorite sport of football. She has traveled many places in her lifetime with her favorite places being the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, & Jamaica.

Jessica stands strong in her faith! She believes healthcare is a powerful tool in communicating the gospel message. Every Christian’s hands are blessed to share the gospel with those in need but healthcare providers, especially nurses/NPs, have a unique opportunity to fulfill that commission as they minister to people at some of the lowest/scariest moments of life. Ironically, graduating nursing students take part in a tradition called “blessing of the hands.” The symbolism, especially for Christian nurses, serves as a reminder that they are called to minister to the needs of everyone in every situation. As believers, we call that being the hands and feet of Jesus. One dream she holds tight to, is to find a place and purpose in fulfilling the Great Commission, by donating her time in clinics and hospitals in third world countries to provide not only her professional experience but by providing those in need with the opportunity for spiritual growth as well!

Misty Corbin, NP-C
Misty Corbin, NP-C

Misty joined E. A. Hawse Health Center in March 2022. Misty obtained her nursing BSN degree in 1997 from WVU. She graduated from Walden University with a Masters of Science in Nursing in August 2020. Misty sees patients at the Petersburg, WV office

Hardy County Medical      |      Moorefield, West Virginia
Bonnie Cox, PA-C
Bonnie Cox, PA-C

Bonnie comes to EA Hawse with over 20 years of Family practice and Urgent Care experience. She graduated from WVU and completed her Physician Assistant degree at JMU in 2001. In her personal time, she loves spending time with her family and her passion is her horses and attending church. Bonnie joined EA Hawse in August 2021 and will be seeing patients in Moorefield at the Hardy County Medical Office. She is DOT certified and is working evening hours to provide more options for peoples' schedules and needs.

Katelynn Stickley
Katelynn Stickley

Katelynn Stickley, PA-C, is a native from Hardy County, WV. She is a member of the Moorefield High School class of 2013. She furthered her education at Fairmont State University where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science in 2017. While obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree she worked as a seasonal employee for Hahn Medical Practices, Clinical Associate at Ruby Memorial Hospital, and then became a Scribe in the Emergency Department at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. In 2020, Katelynn graduated with her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Over the last four years she has worked as a PA-C in internal and emergency medicine. She has now returned to the area to serve her home community by providing exceptional medical care. Katelynn married her high school sweetheart, Seth Stickley, and they reside in Grant County with their daughter and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. Her hobbies include golfing, watching sports (in person and on TV), traveling, and reading.

Melissa Kitzmiller, MD
Melissa Kitzmiller, MD

Dr Melissa Kitzmiller graduated from WVU School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, WV. She maintains Board Certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She has practiced medicine in the area since 2002, with a focus on pediatrics.

Jessica Riggleman, NP
Jessica Riggleman, NP

Jessica graduated from WVU School of Nursing in 2021 as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She worked at an urgent care facility after graduation. Jessica also has experience working at hospice, home health, surgery, med/surg, wound care and public health. Jessica is married, has three kids and two dogs! She enjoys riding her peloton and spending time with her family. She is also an avid plant mom!

Lauren Mongold, NP
Lauren Mongold, NP

Lauren graduated from Shenandoah University with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 2010. She continued her education at Wheeling Jesuit University to complete her Masters Degree in Nursing in 2015. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since then.

Romney Medical      |      Romney, West Virginia
Jerry Hahn, MD
Jerry Hahn, MD

Dr. Hahn joined E. A. Hawse Health Center in January of 2021, practicing at the Romney location. He graduated from Marshall University in 1989 with his medical degree in Family Practice. Dr. Hahn also completed his dermatology residency in 1993 with WVU and is board certified.

Kari Combs, NP
Kari Combs, NP

Kari Combs is a life-long resident of West Virginia and a Petersburg High School Graduate. Kari started her nursing career in May 2005 when she graduated from Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland, MD, with an Associate of Science (ASN) in Nursing. She worked at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA as an RN from 2005-2021. While working at WMC, she gained invaluable experience in a variety of departments, including medical/surgical telemetry, endoscopy, infusion, and perioperative nursing services. She obtained her Bachelors in Science of Nursing (BSN) in August 2016 from West Virginia University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She later earned a Master’s in Science Nursing (MSN) for Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in August 2020. Prior to joining E.A. Hawse in April 2022, she worked as a family nurse practitioner at Selma Medical Associates in Winchester, VA. She lives in Hampshire County with her husband and two children on their family farm. Kari is available to see patients in the Romney, WV office.

Kelli Eglinger, PA-C
Kelli Eglinger, PA-C

Kelli graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College in May 1995. She has been a PA for 26 years. Kelli began her career with EA Hawse Health Care Center in July 2014. She lives in Augusta with her husband and three children on their family farm. Kelli is seeing patients at the Baker and Romney Locations

Tori Veach, NP
Tori Veach, NP

Tori Veach is a native of Hampshire County, WV. She attended WVU School Nursing for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2019 and from the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program in 2022. Tori is certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and is also a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

Joseph Yeater, PA
Joseph Yeater, PA

Joe joined E. A. Hawse Health Center January 2021. Joe graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College in 1994 with his PA degree. Joe sees patients at the Wardensville, WV & Romney, WV offices.

Kasey Mowery
Kasey Mowery

Kasey Mowery, MSN, APRN, FNP-C graduated from West Virginia University with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2012. She started working as an RN at West Virginia University Hospital on the Medical/Surgical/Trauma unit. She moved back to her hometown, Romney, WV, in 2013 and worked as a school nurse for Hampshire County for 6 years. Following that, she worked as a RN at Potomac Center training facility for individuals with intellectual disability for 2 years while working towards her Masters degree. She graduated from West Virginia University’s Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2022.

She resides in Hampshire County with her husband and two children. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, serving at her church, watching her son and daughter play sports, and traveling.

She will be seeing patients across the lifespan at our Moorefield location.

Tiffany Garner, NP
Tiffany Garner, NP

Tiffany Garner is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner providing care at our Romney and Wardensville locations. She graduated with high honors from University of South Florida in 2016. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked for several years in a variety of nursing specialties such the intensive care unit, emergency department and interventional radiology. She recently moved here from Florida to enjoy the mountains of West Virginia. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and 3 dogs. Her hobbies include CrossFit, Roller derby and off-roading.

Wardensville Medical      |      Wardensville, West Virginia
Arthur Cerami, PA-C
Arthur Cerami, PA-C

Art received his PA degree from Alderson Broaddus University and Master of Medical Science degree from University of Nebraska. He has been with E. A. Hawse since 2000. Art is a former river guide and ski patrol director with extensive experience in wilderness emergency medicine and search and rescue. He resides in Baker, WV with his wife Linda. Art is seeing patients at the Mathias, Wardensville and Grove Street Health Center locations.

Karen Bradfield, WHNP-BC
Karen Bradfield, WHNP-BC

Karen Bradfield is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of nursing experience. A native of Shenandoah County Virginia, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va, receiving the Mary Henkel Award for academic excellence graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Maternal Newborn and Women’s Healthcare were the primary focus of her acute care nursing career at Winchester Medical Center, where for nearly 20 years she was employed in Women’s and Children’s services serving multiple roles including staff nurse, Charge nurse and nurse educator. In 2013 Karen completed her master’s degree in nursing -Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in Hyden, Kentucky. Prior to graduation she completed a 9-month internship in advanced Women’s Health nursing practice at WVU in Morgantown, WV. In 2014 she and her family relocated to SE North Carolina where she practiced with a UNC affiliated health clinic providing Primary and GYN health care to women until 2022. Karen believes that every individual deserves kind, caring , compassionate healthcare- and her passion is caring for underserved women-in particular the women of rural Appalachia. She resides with her husband, son and rescue dogs in Wardensville WV where they enjoy volunteering for their church, antiquing and spending time w/ friends and family.

Joseph Yeater, PA
Joseph Yeater, PA

Joe joined E. A. Hawse Health Center January 2021. Joe graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College in 1994 with his PA degree. Joe sees patients at the Wardensville, WV & Romney, WV offices.

School Based Health Centers
Elizabeth Hott, NP
Elizabeth Hott, NP

Elizabeth “Beth” Hott graduated from WVU with her Bachelors of Nursing and Walden University with her Masters of Nursing in 2018. Beth joined E. A. Hawse Health Center September 2018. Beth sees patients at the Baker, West Virginia site Monday through Friday.

Kelli Eglinger, PA-C
Kelli Eglinger, PA-C

Kelli graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College in May 1995. She has been a PA for 26 years. Kelli began her career with EA Hawse Health Care Center in July 2014. She lives in Augusta with her husband and three children on their family farm. Kelli is seeing patients at the Baker and Romney Locations

Jessica Riggleman, NP
Jessica Riggleman, NP

Jessica graduated from WVU School of Nursing in 2021 as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She worked at an urgent care facility after graduation. Jessica also has experience working at hospice, home health, surgery, med/surg, wound care and public health. Jessica is married, has three kids and two dogs! She enjoys riding her peloton and spending time with her family. She is also an avid plant mom!

Loren Cunningham, PA-C
Loren Cunningham, PA-C

Loren graduated from Alderson Broaddus College in 2010 with a Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She started with Hawse Health in September 2019 and enjoys working in school based medicine for the Grant County School System.

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