Alan R. Koester, MD

In addition to his roles at Marshall Health and Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Dr. Koester serves as the chief of orthopaedic surgery at Cabell Huntington Hospital.He specializes in surgery of the fingers, hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including microsurgery and joint replacement surgery.

Education & Training

• Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Springfield, Ill.)
• Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - Orthopaedic Surgery (Springfield, Ill.)
• Fellowship: University of New Mexico - Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (Albuquerque, N.M.)

Honors & Memberships

• America's Top Doctor since 2023, Castle Connolly
• Member, Permanent Total Disability Board for the State of West Virginia

Certification

• Certified: American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
• Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery