Pulmonologist, Dr. Kerri Donahue-Wood joined Southern West Virginia Health System in 2018. With nearly 15 years of pulmonary practice experience, she has been working to improve the health and wellness of the patients she sees by providing local access to Pulmonary Medicine in southern West Virginia. Dr. Donahue practices at:  

• Lincoln Primary Care Center 
• SWVHS- Man 
• Madison Medical  
• SWVHS- Sand Plant 

Dr. Donahue-Wood focuses on treating lung & respiratory conditions such as:  

• Asbestosis 
• Asthma 
• Black Lung Disease 
• Chronic Cough 
• COPD/Emphysema 
• Fibrotic Lung Disease 
• Lung Cancer 
• Lung Infections 
• Pneumonia 
• Pulmonary Hypertension 
• Sleep Apnea  

Dr. Donahue-Wood received her medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine and completed training in pulmonary and critical care at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Donahue-Wood completed her residency in internal medicine at HIMG. 

Dr. Donahue-Wood is welcoming new patients through referral, and she would be happy to assist you, and all those you love, along your respiratory care journey. Please see the information about the referral process below  

What is a Pulmonologist?  

Pulmonologists are physicians that specialize in lung conditions. Along with medical treatment, a pulmonologist also practices education and prevention of lung conditions. Pulmonologists provide patients with the skills to live healthier and breathe easier.   

What is pulmonary care?  

Pulmonary care, also known as respiratory care, involves the testing, diagnosis, treatment, and management of breathing and lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and more.  

What is a referral?  

A provider referral, also known as referral, is a written recommendation by a medical professional for you to see another doctor, therapist, or specialist. 

Do I need to have a referral to be seen by Dr. Donahue-Wood?  

While you do need a referral from a primary care provider in order to be seen by Dr. Donahue-Wood, this referral can be from one of our primary care providers or from a provider outside of our organization.  

For questions about the referral process or to discuss appointment options for Dr.Donahue-Wood for our LPCC and SWVHS- Sand Plant locations, please call (304)824-5806 ext. 1101. 

For questions about the referral process or to discuss appointment options for Dr.Donahue-Wood for our SWVHS- Man and Madison Medical locations, please call (304)583-8585 ext. 3203.  

What should I expect at a pulmonary medicine appointment if I am a new patient?  

As a new patient to our practice and to Dr. Donahue-Wood, we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to process your new patient paperwork. You will be asked to provide your photo identification and medical insurance information to our Front Office member during the check-in process. We ask that you bring a list of all medications you take, both over-the-counter and prescribed, to provide to our nursing staff at the beginning of your appointment with Dr. Donahue-Wood. 

Your new patient appointment will take approximately forty-five minutes to establish a strong knowledge of your medical history, assessment of your current condition and services considered necessary by Dr. Donahue-Wood.  

What is Pulmonary Function Testing?  

To determine how well your lungs are working, we perform non-invasive pulmonary function tests to measure how much air you can breathe in and out of your lungs, as well as how easily and how fast you can blow air out of your lungs. The most common pulmonary function test uses a spirometer, which is a small machine attached by a cable to a mouthpiece.  

Pulmonary function testing can detect the two primary types of lung disorders a patient might be experiencing, which are obstructive lung disorders and restrictive lung disorders.  

What is obstructive lung disorder?  

People with obstructive lung disorders have shortness of breath due to difficulty exhaling all the air from inside the lungs. Obstructive lung diseases include COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis.  

What is restrictive lung disorder?  

People with restrictive lung disorders cannot fully fill their lungs with air. Conditions such as obesity and scoliosis can lead to such restrictions. Other conditions associated with restricted lung capacity include pulmonary fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and ALS. 

What do you do if you are an established patient with Dr. Donahue-Wood and need to discuss your follow-up appointment for care or reschedule an established appointment?  

Your care is our priority. As life can get busy, we are happy to help you on your journey to breathing easier.  

For all appointment questions and scheduling for services at our LPCC and SWVHS- Sand Plant locations, please call us at 304-824-5806 ext. 1101.  

For all appointment questions and scheduling for services at our SWVHS- Man and Madison Medical location, please call us at 304-583-8585 ext. 3203.