About
Dr. Douglas P. Brooks grew up in Parkersburg, WV, graduating from Parkersburg High School in 1989. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from West Virginia University in 1993, finishing as a Presidential Scholar and Summa Cum Laude. He then earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1997. His Family Medicine residency took him to the University of South Carolina's Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, where he completed training in 2000.
Dr. Brooks holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and an unrestricted license with the West Virginia Board of Medicine. Over more than 25 years in practice, he has taught medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. He has held faculty appointments at seven institutions, including Wake Forest School of Medicine, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and West Virginia University. His clinical passions include men's health and wellness, hormone therapy, premature coronary artery disease, weight management, erectile dysfunction, dermatology, and sports medicine. He serves as Team Physician for the Parkersburg High School Big Reds. Outside medicine, he enjoys fitness, music, travel, photography, and sports.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
West Virginia University, B.A. Biology (Presidential Scholar, Summa Cum Laude, 1993)
Medical School
West Virginia University School of Medicine (1997)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of South Carolina's Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital (2000)
Additional Training
Past faculty appointments at University of South Florida, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Marietta College, Ohio University, and Walden University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Brooks right for?
Dr. Brooks serves adult male patients who want proactive, relationship-driven primary care. Men managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or premature coronary artery disease benefit from his preventive focus. He is a strong fit for patients dealing with low energy, weight concerns, hormone imbalances, or erectile dysfunction. Men who want direct physician access, including evenings and weekends, will find his model well suited to their needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Brooks treats a broad range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, thyroid disease, anxiety, depression, asthma, COPD, GERD, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, and premature coronary artery disease. He also manages psychiatric illness using Genesight and Neurotransmitter Panels. His clinical focus centers on men's health and wellness across all of these areas.
Yes. Dr. Brooks holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also maintains an unrestricted license with the West Virginia Board of Medicine and holds active membership in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Brooks earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1997. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of South Carolina's Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in 2000. He has since held faculty appointments at seven universities, including Wake Forest School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Yes. Hormone therapy is one of Dr. Brooks' core clinical offerings. He also treats erectile dysfunction and focuses broadly on men's health and anti-aging care. Members discuss these topics directly with him, with no referral required for initial evaluation.
Dr. Brooks manages psychiatric illness, including anxiety and depression, using Genesight and Neurotransmitter Panels. These tools help him personalize treatment decisions based on each patient's individual profile. He treats these conditions as part of his comprehensive primary care approach.
Yes. Dr. Brooks makes himself available to members by text or cell phone during evenings and weekends. Members do not go through an answering service or on-call staff to reach him. This direct access is a core feature of his practice model.
Yes. Dr. Brooks performs liquid nitrogen treatment of benign and precancerous lesions, as well as punch biopsy and shave excision. The practice also uses a Fit3D Body Scan for body composition assessments. These capabilities allow members to handle many needs without a separate specialist visit.
Sports medicine is one of Dr. Brooks' specialty areas. He currently serves as Team Physician for the Parkersburg High School Big Reds. His clinical interests in sports medicine complement his broader focus on fitness, men's health, and active aging.
Dr. Brooks has practiced family medicine for more than 25 years. He spent years at WVU Medicine before founding Men's Health of Parkersburg in mid-2021. Throughout his career, he has also taught medical students and advanced practice providers at institutions across multiple states.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026