Clark D. Adkins, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Adkins has been practicing orthopaedic surgery in West Virginia since 1994. He graduated and received his Doctorate of Medicine from Marshall University. Dr. Adkins completed his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Medical Association and Kanawha County Medical Society. He is currently serving as Secretary-Treasurer, West Virginia Orthopaedic Society. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

EDUCATION

Degrees
Marshall University, Huntington, WV n B.S. n 1985 n magna cum laude
Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV n M.D. n 1989

Post Graduate Training - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, June 1989 – June 1994

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING

· Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, July, 1996

· Medical License – State of West Virginia

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Bone and Joint Surgeons, Inc., Charleston, West Virginia, July 1994 – present

Orthopaedic Private Practice

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

· Secretary-Treasurer, West Virginia Orthopedic Society,1999 – present

· Vice-Chairperson, Charleston Area Medical Center, Department or Orthopedics, 1997 – 1998

· Chairperson, Charleston Area Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics, 1999 – 2000

PRESENTATIONS

· “Retinoid Depletion Decreases Transglutaminase Activity in Rat Islets and RINm5F Cells.” CD Adkins, BS Chertow. Presented at the National Student Research Forum, Galveston, TX, 1987

· “Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Foot.” CD Adkins, HB Kitaoka, RK Seidl and DJ Pritchard. Presented to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, Orlando, FL, 1995

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

· “Retinoid Depletion Decreases Transglutaminase Activity in Rat Islets and RINm5F Cells.” Published 1997, Pancreas Vol 15, No 1, pp 69-77

· “Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Foot.” Published 1997, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, No. 343, pp 173-182

HONORS

· Outstanding Junior Chemistry Student, 1984

· Vice President Medical School Class of 1989, 1987 – 1989

· Alpha Omega Alpha, Third Year Honoree, Vice President of Local Chapter, 1988

· Endocrinology Research Award, Marshall University,1989

MEMBERSHIPS

· Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, 1988

· American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, 1994 – present

· Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 1996

· American Medical Association, 1986 – present

· Kanawha County Medical Society, 1994 – present

· WV State Orthopedic Society, 1994 – present