Women's Health Center of West Virginia
Women's Health • Ripley, WV • Since 1976
About
The Women's Health Center of West Virginia (WHC) is a non-profit reproductive and gynecologic health provider founded in 1976 and based in Charleston, WV. It offers a full range of services including contraception, annual exams, HIV/ STI testing and treatment, emergency contraception, cancer screenings (chest & cervical), gender-affirming hormone therapy, abortion, and financial assistance. WHC operates 4 offices nationwide (all in the United States) with HQ at 510 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25302. For inquiries, contact info@womenshealthwv.org or call (304) 344-9834. Note: The provided page lists Charleston-based locations; there is no specific Ripley, WV location indicated in the available details. If you’re seeking services near Ripley, WV, consider reaching out to WHC to confirm the nearest office and offerings.
Clinic Type
Women's Health
Address
510 Washington St W, Charleston, West Virginia 25302, US
Phone
304-932-0087
lake@womenshealthwv.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Do you provide reproductive healthcare for all West Virginians?
Yes, WHC WV provides high-quality, nonjudgmental, accessible reproductive healthcare and harm reduction to all West Virginians.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals (for Dr. Michaela Kessler): 1.6/5
Patients praise
- Some patients report life-saving care and knowledgeable service
- Appreciation for personable and thorough practitioners
Common complaints
- Historical malpractice allegations (not specific to Ripley)
- Mixed patient sentiment regarding communication and bedside manner for specific providers in Ripley
"She's... she saved my life... found my cancer and referred me to all the right people... I found her knowledgeable."
— Vitals patient review for Dr. Michaela Kessler"She would not let me talk, instead talking over me to tell ME what my symptoms were."
— Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Michaela KesslerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Law blocks Planned Parenthood from Medicaid dollars, one third of WV patients affected • West Virginia Watch — Jul 23, 2025
- 'Lights, Camera, Liberation!' event raises more than $100k for Women's Health Center of West Virginia – The Real WV — Sep 18, 2025
- Jackson General Hospital - WVU Medicine — Nov 20, 2025
- About | Jackson General Hospital - WVU Medicine — Feb 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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