Dr. Karen Skidmore, DO
Hospitalist
1 Medical Ctr Dr Clarksburg WV, 26301About
Dr. Karen Skidmore is a hospitalist practicing in Clarksburg, WV. Dr. Skidmore specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Skidmore manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Skidmore works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Clinical Professor WVU School of Medicine 2016 - Present
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pneumonia
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Europe
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