About
Dr. Marc Hettlinger grew up in Huntington, WV and graduated as part of the last class of Barboursville High School. He earned his undergraduate degree at West Virginia University before briefly working in sales. That detour gave him perspective he carried into medicine. He completed medical school at Marshall University School of Medicine in 2009 and stayed at Marshall for his Internal Medicine residency. His peers and faculty selected him as chief resident for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Dr. Hettlinger holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has practiced primary care in the local area since 2012. Over those years, he also took on educational and administrative roles within the Department of Internal Medicine at Marshall University. In 2022, he launched Hettlinger Health to deliver the kind of primary care he had always envisioned. He lives in Barboursville with his wife Nika, a local dentist, and their two children, Hampton and Campbell.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
West Virginia University
Medical School
Marshall University School of Medicine (graduated 2009)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Marshall University (Chief Resident, 2011-2012)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Hettlinger right for?
Dr. Hettlinger works best with adults 18 and older seeking a consistent, accessible primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from his internal medicine background. He suits patients who want same-day access and direct communication with their doctor. Adults looking for a long-term relationship with one physician will find his panel size and unhurried visits a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hettlinger treats a broad range of adult health conditions through his internal medicine background. He manages chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. He also handles acute illness, preventive care, and annual physicals. He currently sees adults 18 and older and does not offer pediatric or gynecological care.
Yes. Dr. Hettlinger holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency at Marshall University, where he served as chief resident during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Dr. Hettlinger completed both medical school and his Internal Medicine residency at Marshall University School of Medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree at West Virginia University before pursuing medicine.
Dr. Hettlinger has served the Barboursville and Huntington area as a primary care physician since 2012. He also held educational and administrative roles within the Department of Internal Medicine at Marshall University throughout his career.
Dr. Hettlinger performs several in-office procedures as part of membership. These include joint injections, skin tag removal, incision and drainage of uncomplicated abscesses, and simple laceration repair. In-office testing includes urinalysis, strep, flu, and COVID screening, as well as EKG.
Dr. Hettlinger makes himself accessible through multiple channels. Patients can reach him by phone, email, secure text, or the patient portal. This direct access is a core part of how he practices at Hettlinger Health.
Yes. Dr. Hettlinger offers telehealth visits as part of the membership. Patients can connect with him remotely when an in-office visit is not necessary or convenient.
Dr. Hettlinger built Hettlinger Health around three principles: access, attention, and rapport. He keeps his panel size small to allow longer, unhurried visits. His goal is to be the kind of physician patients can reach when they need him and who knows them well over time.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026