Dr. Anne L. Banfield M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
801 Gorman Avenue Etkins West Virginia, 26241About
Anne Banfield, MD, FACOG, works within the Davis Healthcare System in Elkins, West Virginia. She specializes in newborn and maternal care, and also teaches breastfeeding techniques. Voted Physician of the Quarter in 2012, Dr. Banfield is also a member of the local breastfeeding alliance and teaches locally.
Education and Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology- OBGYN
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Awards
- Physician of the Quarter, 2012
Treatments
- Pregnancy
- Pain
Internships
- Western Pennsylvania hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- West Virginia Breastfeeding Alliance
What do you attribute your success to?
- Support of her Family, Good Role Models
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing, Reading, Traveling, Hiking
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