William Carr McBee Jr., M. D.
Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center
Written by McKenzie Stalnaker
William Carr McBee Jr., M. D., at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center, has earned several awards in his field, yet he prefers to keep his head down and focus on what matters most— his patients.
A lifelong West Virginian, McBee grew up in Morgantown and has deep roots in the community. After graduating from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and later earning his M. D., he furthered his education and training, including a residency at MetroHealth Medical Center / Cleveland Clinic and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at UPMC Magee-Women’ s Hospital.
Along the way, McBee has had the support and guidance of many, both personally and professionally. Andrew Patrick Soisson and Paul Kramer were the first who sparked his interest in gynecologic oncology. During his residency and fellowship, mentors like Peter Rose and Tom Krivak helped shape his skills and push him, helping to mold him into the surgeon he is today. He is also quick to acknowledge the role his parents had in his success as well as his wife, Jessica.
Building on the guidance and inspiration he received, McBee’ s decision to enter gynecologic oncology was also deeply personal.
“ I chose gynecologic oncology because I wanted to be a cancer surgeon. Unlike other cancer specialties, it allows you to perform both surgery and chemotherapy for women with gynecologic cancer,” he says.“ The other thing I like about it is that you get to follow patients for a long period of time and establish meaningful relationships, as opposed to performing a surgery and not seeing them again.”
His journey is rooted in gratitude and a desire to give back. Choosing to begin his practice in his home state was more than a professional decision.
Photo by Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center.
It was a personal commitment to the people and places that shaped his values. He draws inspiration from the familiar faces and shared experiences of his community, fueling his dedication to compassionate, highquality care.
“ I am a West Virginian through and through,” McBee says.“ I love this state and the people in it. I take pride in treating the patients of West Virginia and providing care on par with or superior to what they would receive at any other institution.”
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