Joseph E. Evans, MD, FAAP

Dr. Evans is a 1982 graduate of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, followed by a pediatrics residency at Columbus Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Evans returned to Huntington to practice pediatrics in 1986 and joined the faculty of the School of Medicine in 1989. Since that time, he has led the Department of Pediatrics in various capacities, most notably serving as chair from 2011 to 2020. During his nine-year tenure as chair, Dr. Evans led tremendous growth in the clinical, scholarly activity and residency training arms of the department, bringing new pediatric specialties to the region and advocating for immunizations. Dr. Evans also served as chief medical officer for Marshall Health and vice dean of clinical affairs at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicinefrom 2020 to 2023. He has a special interest in quality improvement and patient safety.

Dr. Evans continues sees patients with Marshall Pediatrics.

Education & Training

• Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (Huntington, W.Va.)
• Residency: Columbus Children's Hospital (Columbus, Ohio)

Honors & Memberships

• America's Top Doctor since 2021, Castle Connolly
• Diplomate Fellow, Society of Dermatologic Physician Assistants
• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
• Member, West Virginia State Medical Society
• Member, Cabell County Medical Society

Certification

• Certified: American Board of Pediatrics