WEST VIRGINIA

FAIRMONT
Charles Frank, General Surgeon
	Marion Surgical Associates
	1708 Locust Ave
	Fairmont, WV
	Dr. Frank did my gallbladder removal.  He never mentioned my
	weight, even though I'm sure it was a contributing factor to my
	developing gallstones.  More importantly, he didn't act like I
	was doomed to horrible surgical complications due to my weight.
	In fact, since I am young, he assured me that the surgery would
	go swiftly and easily and that I would probably not have any
	complications at all (which, thankfully, was the way it worked
	out).

MARTINSBURG
David Fishkin, Gastroenterologist
        2010 Oates Dr # 103
        Martinsburg, WV 25401
        (304) 263-8200
        I went to him with stomach pains.  He did a colonoscopy & found 
        the problem & fixed it.  He never mentioned my size.  He was
        very professional.  I had no problems with the colonoscopy.
        They have a very large blood pressure cuff (I think it was a leg
        cuff, not sure). The chairs in the waiting area have arms & they
        were a little tight. I am 350+.  His staff was nice also.  
        -- Tammy Houser 

Harold Gruber 
        Foot and Ankle Center
        107 Tavern Rd
        Martinsburg, WV 25401  
        (another office in Winchester, VA)
        (304) 267-4282
	Dr. Gruber is a very nice man.  He didn't mention my weight at
	all.  He treated me just like any one else.  He ran tests &
	x-rays & found out what was wrong & treated me.  My feet are all
	better now.  The chairs in the office have no arms & the
	examination chair is wide & has a lift up arm & the x-ray area
	is large & open.  I had no problems & I am 350+.  -- Tammy
	Houser