Summit Women’s Health is privately owned by local Princeton, WV providers.
Meet Brandon and Megan
Brandon and Megan met as high school sweethearts. Both from small towns, they quickly bonded over their shared values and ambitions about going into medicine.
As Brandon completed his studies at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and his doctorate at West Virginia University, Megan earned her degree as a physician’s assistant. Soon after, the two of them started to look at places they could see themselves settling down.
Brandon’s rotations led them to Southeast West Virginia: Princeton, Lewisburg, Beckley, and the surrounding area. They immediately connected with Princeton’s homey feel and warm community.
“It felt like home. Like this is where we were supposed to be.”
“It’s a good place to raise kids. This place lets them grow up more like how I did.”
Meet Dr. Snyder
Dr. Snyder grew up in Tazewell, VA and often visited her mom, a histology tech, at work at PCH. As she completed her degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, she ended up back in Princeton for her OB/GYN rotation, which is how she met Brandon.
Dr. Snyder says Brandon created “a very comfortable environment to learn in” and that her time at PCH helped her decide that she absolutely wanted to specialize in OB/GYN. During her rotation, Dr. Snyder actually helped deliver Brandon and Megan’s youngest child, Teddy!
Dr. Snyder always knew she wanted to stay close to home, so she is excited to be settling into Bluefield, WV with her husband Cory and their new baby, Emma (delivered by - you guessed it - Brandon!)
“I think, living in other places and seeing what other places have to offer, you realize how lucky you are to have what you had at home.”
Meet VaLeah
VaLeah Bradshaw has lived in Bluefield, Virginia her whole life. She is married to Rex Bradshaw and they have two children, Caleb and Kacie. After earning her RN degree, VaLeah immediately started working in labor and delivery.
After 6 years as a labor and delivery nurse, she obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She practiced in family medicine for almost a year before joining Summit Women’s Health.
VaLeah has a passion for women’s health, obstetrics, and aesthetics because she truly loves connecting with her patients on a personal level to assist with their healthcare.
“I love living here for the small town feel and raising our children in our home town.”
“All the doctors around here, once we get a good doctor, they leave. I looked at them and I said if y'all leave you better expect a U Haul behind y'all because I'm coming.”
— Kaylee McPeak
More about Brandon Lingenfelter, DO, PhD
Dr. Brandon M. Lingenfelter attended the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg and received his doctorate in reproductive physiology from West Virginia University in Morgantown. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Reading Health Systems in Philadelphia.
More about Dr. Snyder, DO
Dr. Samantha Snyder completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio. She received her medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Brandon Lingenfelter Honored with Women’s Choice Award for Best Doctor
As reported by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph:
Princeton obstetrician-gynecologist Brandon Lingenfelter, DO, PhD, FACOG, has earned the 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Doctors designation for his strong commitment to patients. according to an announcement from Princeton Community Hospital….
WomenCertified Inc., home of the Women’s Choice Award, identifies the Best Doctors across America based on numerous points of objective criteria including patient reviews, confirmed national and local board certifications, accreditations/certifications and professional affiliations in their medical field.