Our Physicians & Providers

Nitesh Ratnakar, M.D., FACG completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin Medical School where he also finished his training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Ratnakar completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. He graduated from medical school from the University of Delhi / Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.

Dr. Ratnakar has obtained board certification in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine. He has been awarded the fellowship of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). Dr. Ratnakar is the West Virginia Governor of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and is a member of the task force of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) on innovations in endoscopy. Dr. Ratnakar consults on all aspects of digestive and liver diseases and has a special interest in therapeutic endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary endoscopy, colon cancer screening, nonsurgical treatment of hemorrhoids, and ablative therapy for Barrett’s esophagus.

Dr. Ratnakar has special training and interest in Geriatric Medicine and provides expert care to seniors with digestive and liver diseases. Dr. Ratnakar has consulted on several high profile international patients from Russia, Africa, and India. Dr. Ratnakar is on the clinical faculty at West Virginia University School of Medicine and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Ratnakar’s interests include tennis, traveling, flying, and charitable work.

Alddo Molinar, MD completed his residency and fellowship training in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine from the Cleveland Clinic. He obtained his M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas, TX. Dr. Molinar has held leadership positions at several hospitals, including chief of Anesthesia at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Dr. Molinar has been married for over 18 years to Olivia Lynn Molinar, a Physician’s Assistant. He and his family are active members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, OH and enjoy spending time with their two daughters and son.

Sam Nassar, M.D.

Sam Nassar, M.D. completed his M.D. at Damascus University Medical School. He completed his Internship and Residency training at Case Western University Hospitals. He finished his fellowship training at Allegheny Health System, Pittsburgh. He has privileges at Trinity Health System and WVU – Reynolds Memorial Hospital. He has office locations in Saint Clairsville, Steubenville, Glendale, Wheeling Pittsburgh, and Canton. Dr. Nassar and his wife have lived in the Ohio Valley for over 25 years.

Michelle Ratnakar, PA-C

Michelle Ratnakar, PA-C was raised in Harman,WV. She graduated from Harman High School in 1992.  She earned her Physician Assistant degree from Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, WV.  She has practiced  medicine for the last 23 years, including 14 years in Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Central West Virginia.  She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).  In her free time she enjoys cooking, tennis and spending time with her husband and children.  She sees patients in Elkins, WV. She has hospital privileges at Davis Medical Center.

Tiffany Carr, FNP-BC

Tiffany Carr, FNP-BC was born and raised in Elkins, WV.  She graduated from Elkins High School. While practicing as a Home Health nurse for 5 years she continued her education earning a Masters degree in nursing with focus on Family Nurse Practitioner in 2019.  She enjoys her dogs and cats, crafting, reading and spending time with her fiance Tyler and family.  She sees patients in Elkins, WV and Buckhannon, WV. She has privileges at Davis Medical Center.