WVU Medicine Children’s and Valley Health partner to offer pediatric cardiac care in Huntington

February 6, 2024

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Children’s and Valley Health, which cares for patients in southern West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky, today (Feb. 6) announced a new collaboration to improve access to specialty care for pediatric heart patients. WVU Medicine physicians will travel to Huntington every month to see young patients at the Valley Health Pea Ridge Health Center.  WVU Medicine Children's and Valley Health graphic

“Valley Health is thrilled to partner with WVU Medicine Children’s to offer these new services in Huntington. We are committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our communities, and this collaboration will enable us to improve access to specialty care for pediatric heart patients,” Steve Shattls, president and CEO of Valley Health, said. “We are excited to work with the WVU Medicine team to bring advanced heart and vascular therapies to Cabell County and the surrounding region.”

Cardiologist Jai Udassi, M.D., will see pediatric patients in Valley Health’s Pea Ridge Health Center, which is located at 4270 U.S. Rt. 60 in Huntington (in the Big Lots Plaza).

Dr. Udassi received his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College. He completed residencies at both SUNY Upstate Medical University and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, followed by a fellowship at Shands Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric critical care medicine.

“We are proud of this partnership with Valley Health to help develop cardiovascular services for the region,” Christopher Mascio, M.D., executive director of the WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center, said. “Together, we can provide Cabell County and the surrounding region with convenient access to advanced heart and vascular therapies.” 

The new service will be open to all on the fourth Thursday of every month starting Feb. 22.

Referrals to the pediatric cardiology service are not required. Appointments can be made by calling 304-598-4835.

For more information about WVU Medicine Children’s, visit WVUKids.com. For more information on Valley Health, visit ValleyHealth.org.

For media inquiries: Kathryn Vey, WVU Medicine Children’s Manager of Marketing & Communications - [email protected]