Minnie Hamilton Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Pediatrician Autumn Whitlock-Morales, M.D.
Dr. Morales received her medical degree from Marshall University in 2002. She completed her residencies in internal medicine and pediatrics in 2006.
During her time as a student, Dr. Whitlock-Morales received several awards including the 1997 WV Collegiate Scholar Athlete of the Year. As a student in 2001, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Immediately following residency she was employed by Richwood Area Community Center. She was appointed Chief of Staff in 2007 but the facility unexpectedly closed in June 2008.
Dr. Whitlock-Morales is a native West Virginian, growing up in Nicholas County. Her dad is longtime Richwood High School Coach Pat Whitlock. She was married in July 2000 to Tony Morales, her high school sweetheart. The couple is very active and enjoys playing tennis, running and other outdoor activities.
Dr. Whitlock-Morales has a passion for pediatrics. "I love pediatrics. I enjoy my adult patients too, but my true love is with the little ones. I enjoy virtually all realms of pediatrics."
Dr. Whitlock-Morales will begin seeing patients at MHHS on October 1, 2008. She will be introduced to the community by providing clinical breast exams during the Breast Cancer Awareness Day activities.
Patients may call 354-9244 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Autumn Whitlock-Morales.
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