PCH welcomes pulmonologist Dr. Emeka Eziri

New pulmonology and sleep clinic opens in Princeton

PRINCETON, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) announces that Emeka Eziri, MD, MS, FCCP, has joined its medical staff as a board-certified pulmonologist and internist. In conjunction with his arrival, PCH has established a new Sleep and Pulmonology clinic to expand access to specialized respiratory and sleep care.

Dr. Eziri brings nearly three decades of experience in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Calabar College of Medicine in Nigeria, completed internal medicine residency training in New York, and pursued fellowship training in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also holds a master’s degree in management from New York University.
 
Throughout his career, Dr. Eziri has served in numerous clinical leadership roles and contributed to research on pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, and health disparities. He is board-certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians.
 
“Welcoming Dr. Eziri and opening this new clinic is an important step forward in strengthening access to specialty care in our region,” said Karen Bowling, president and CEO of PCH. “This investment reflects WVU Medicine's commitment to meeting community needs for pulmonary and sleep medicine services.”
 
The new clinic, which is co-located with MMG Cardiology, is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including Mary Lewis, APRN, FNP-BC, an experienced nurse practitioner with extensive experience in pulmonary and primary care.
 
At the Sleep and Pulmonology clinic, Dr. Eziri and the care team will diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including asthma, COPD, chronic cough, lung infections, sleep apnea, pulmonary fibrosis, lung nodules, pulmonary-associated allergies, and other breathing disorders.
 
The clinic is located at:
Sleep and Pulmonology Clinic
508 New Hope Road, Suite 7
Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: (304) 431-5536
Fax: (304) 431-5546
 
About WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is leading healthcare in the two Virginias. With 420 physicians and mid-level providers, PCH operates a fully accredited 203-bed acute care medical facility, a 64-bed psychiatric hospital, and an emergency room and outpatient services facility in Bluefield. PCH operates seven primary care clinics, 11 specialty clinics, and three rural imaging clinics offering a wide range of care to a 10-county region.

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