About the Practice

We specialize in treating women with urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse; conditions that are very common in women of all ages, but they are NOT normal and no woman should have to live with the discomfort and embarrassment of these conditions. There are many treatment options.

We also offer complete gynecology care, including well woman exams for all ages and the evaluation and treatment of gynecologic conditions such as abnormal Pap tests and bleeding problems.

Practitioners and Staff

Dr. Susan Capelle and our team of Nurse Practitioners have been working together to care for women since 2004.

Dr. Susan Capelle - Female Gynecologist and Urogynecologist

Dr. Susan Capelle, FACOG, FPMRS

Dr. Susan C. Capelle is originally from Maryland and moved to West Virginia in 1980 when her family moved to Western Maryland. She graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1991. During medical school she received the first E.B. Flink Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Magee Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh in 1995. After 2 years in private practice she returned to Magee Womens Hospital to complete a Fellowship in Urogynecology, also known as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.

In 2000 she moved back to WV to be closer to her family, and started a private practice specializing in Gynecology and Urogynecology.

Dr. Capelle practices primarily at Monongalia General Hospital where she is also a board member of the Monongalia Health System. Mon Health Medical Center is a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG). In addition to the accreditation for Mon Health Medical Center, Dr. Susan Capelle is recognized as a "Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology." The COEMIG accreditation is awarded to surgeons by the Surgical Review Corporation, an internationally recognized patient safety organization.

Dr. Capelle is also a Clinical Instructor with the WVU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology- where she teaches residents and medical students when performing surgery at Ruby Memorial Hospital

She became interested in Urogynecology when she realized how common and inadequately treated urinary incontinence and pelvic support/prolapse disorders are in women of all ages. Her focus is in the surgical and non-surgical care of women with these conditions. She prefers the most minimally invasive approach if surgery is required.

Dr. Capelle is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow in the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG). She became board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) when that board certification exam became available (2013) She has been the only fellowship trained Urogynecologist in the state of WV since 2000.

Surgeon of ExcellenceEducation:

  • University of Maryland, B.S. Horticulture. (1980)
  • Oregon State University, M.S. Horticulture. (1983)
  • WVU School of Medicine, M.D. (1991)
  • University of Pittsburgh, Magee Womens Hospital
  • OB-Gyn Residency. (1995)
  • University of Pittsburgh, Magee Womens Hospital
  • Urogynecology/FPMRS Fellowship. (2000)

Board Certification

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1997)
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (2014)

Membership

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
  • American Urogynecology Society (AUGS)
  • International Urogynecology Associaton (IUGA)
  • American Society of Cervical Colposcopists and Pathologists (ASCCP)
  • American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) MedInformatics Client Advisory Board
  • Pelvic Floor Disease Network (PFDN)

Nurse Practitioners

Dr. Capelle and the Nurse Practitioners work closely together to care for our patients. Our electronic medical records system allows us to communicate easily with each other about patient care issues and we talk to each other to share our thoughts about new ideas, treatment plans, and how best to care for you.

Kristen Carpenter, APRN, WHNP-BC

Kristen Carpenter earned her Master’s Degree in Women’s Health Nursing in May of 2014 from West Virginia University and is certified as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She provides a variety of services to the clients of our practice including annual exams, problem visits, complex cystometrics (urodynamic/bladder testing), biopsy procedures, and IUD/Nexplanon procedures. She is certified by ASCCP in colposcopy for the evaluation of abnormal Pap smears. She also devotes time to updating our electronic medical records system to make our workflow more efficient.

Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Kristen worked for 6 years as a registered charge nurse on a medical surgical unit at West Virginia University Hospitals. She decided to pursue a career in women’s health due to her love for patient education and preventative care services.

Kristen currently resides in Morgantown, WV and is very excited to be a part of our practice and provide exceptional service to the women of West Virginia and surrounding areas.

Rachel Masters, APRN, FNP-C

Rachel Masters earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing in February of 2021 from Chamberlain University. Rachel has been certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s since April of 2021. Rachel provides a variety of services to our clients including: annual exams, problem visits, biopsy procedures, and IUD and Nexplanon procedures. Rachel has been interested in women’s health since deciding to advance her nursing career.

Prior to becoming an advanced practice nurse, Rachel worked for 5 years in orthopedics at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. Also, during this time, she worked for a non-profit organization called River Valley Child Development Services. In this position she educated early childhood professionals on childhood health and safety topics.

Rachel recently became a new citizen of Morgantown, WV. She is very eager to advance her knowledge of urogynecology and provide excellent care to the women of North Central West Virginia and surrounding areas.

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Staff

Our staff is dedicated to making your visit at our office as pleasant as possible. They are always professional and will work to make you feel comfortable throughout your visit.

Jenny Gashie - Morgantown Gynecology

Jenny Gashie

Jenny is a 1993 Graduate of Laurel Business Institute in Uniontown. Since 2006, Jenny has been an integral part of Dr. Capelle's practice. For over a decade, her duties have included insurance billing, payment posting, IT/computer support and supply ordering. Jenny is also the manager of surgery scheduling.

Mandy Dalton - gynecology/urogynecology

Mandy Dalton

Mandy works as an Administrative Assistant. You will most likely meet her when you are checking out after your appointment. She has been working in the healthcare field since 1993. Mandy is responsible for scheduling patients, collecting payments and assisting patients with follow up as recommended by the providers. She has been a vital part of Dr. Capelle's staff since March 2008.

Britney Goodwin - Gynecology and Urogynecology

Britney Goodwin

Britney works at check in as an Administrative Assistant. She graduated from West Virginia University in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Economics. Britney greets all patients at our front desk, ensuring that all charts, insurance information and paperwork are complete and in order prior to their visit with the provider. She has been with Dr. Capelle since March of 2013.

Tara Wright, RMA - gynecology in Morgantown

Tara Wright, RMA

Tara is a Registered Medical Assistant. She graduated from MTEC as a Medical Assistant in 2004. She has been with Dr. Capelle since March of 2009. As part of her job, Tara assists providers during procedures, does prior authorizations for medications, schedules follow-up mammograms and assists in billing. You may also find Tara greeting you when she is working the front desk. Tara wears many hats!


Ultrasonographer

Our practice provides pelvic ultrasounds in office for the convenience of our patients. It also improves patient care by allowing our providers to visualize the actual images. We offer ultrasounds on Monday afternoons and evenings.

Misty Micciche - Ultrasonographer for Gynecology and Urogynecology

Misty Micciche

Misty graduated from West Virginia University in 1996 from the Diagnostic Radiography Program and in 1997 from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Misty is a board certified radiographer through the American Radiologic Technologist (RT) and a board certified medical sonographer through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Misty began her career at Ruby Memorial Hospital in the Ultrasound Department. She works in Dr. Capelle’s office on Mondays from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm performing Ultrasounds. Misty has been working at Dr. Capelle's office since 2010.

AIUM Certification- Our practice is AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) certified. The AIUM is the accreditation organization which guarantees that sonographers and interpreting certified physicians meet strict standards.

Office hours

Monday - Thursday
7:00am - 5:30pm

Friday
CLOSED

Address

3496 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505

Contact Numbers

Phone: (304) 599-7075

Nursing: (304) 599-7898

Fax: (304) 581-6800

Billing: (304) 581-6802

Surgery Scheduling:
(304) 581-6802

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