Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Cardiac Electrophysiologists Michael Antimisiaris, MD, and Chase Reynolds, MD, performed the region’s first state-of-the-art Watchman Procedure. Shelva Dotson of Phelps, Ky was the first patient to receive the Watchman Device. PMC patients who qualify for this procedure have a tiny device called the Watchman Device implanted into the left atrial appendage
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Residency Program is bringing some of the medical community’s most promising physicians to the region to provide patient care. PMC Family Practice Clinic Director, Willena Moore said, “Our residency program is a big deal. We receive thousands of applications from physicians around the country who want to be part of our
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently named Philip Leipprandt Jr., DO, as their new Chief of Staff to the Board of Directors. Dr. Leipprandt joined PMC in 2013 to its Gastroenterology Physician Practice. He will continue to practice medicine as he assists the board in overseeing the operations of PMC. Dr. Leipprandt received his medical degree
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has received the gold seal of distinction for hip fracture, joint replacement hip and joint replacement knee by the Joint Commission. PMC is the only hospital in the state to receive all 3 certifications. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
