About
Dr. Vic Wood founded Primary Care One in 2003, building a model that has earned national and international recognition. A. in Sociology from West Liberty State College in 1978 before serving with the WV State Police, where he received multiple commendations for criminal investigation work. He then pursued medicine at WV School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, graduating in 1987. He served as student government president during the 1984-1985 school year. His rotations spanned Florida, Missouri, Ohio, and Oklahoma before he completed a rotating internship at Ohio Valley Medical Center in 1988.
Ohio Valley Medical Center recruited Dr. Wood as Medical Director of Doctors Urgent Care in July 1988. He purchased the practice in 1990 and later developed Primary Care One in 2003. He holds board certification in Urgent Care Medicine and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at WV School of Osteopathic Medicine. He also acts as a preceptor for WVSOM students and serves as team physician for West Liberty State College. Medical Economics named its 2006 feature on Dr. Wood the best trade publication article of that year. He also contributed an op-ed to the Manhattan Institute's Medical Progress Today in 2009.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
West Liberty State College, B.A. in Sociology with Minors in Psychology and History (1978)
Medical School
WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV (graduated 1987)
Residency
Rotating Internship, Ohio Valley Medical Center (1987-1988)
Additional Training
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, WV School of Osteopathic Medicine; Preceptor for WVSOM; Team physician for West Liberty State College
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wood right for?
Dr. Wood is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking affordable, walk-in primary and urgent care. He focuses on early identification of chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and thyroid disease. Patients without insurance or those looking to avoid claim forms and copayments benefit from his flat-fee model. His background in urgent care makes him well-suited for patients who need same-day attention without a scheduled appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wood focuses on primary care conditions including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, thyroid disease, and respiratory illness. He screens every new patient with required labs and a physical exam to identify these chronic diseases early. His urgent care background also means he handles acute and walk-in concerns.
Yes, Dr. Wood holds board certification in Urgent Care Medicine. He also serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at WV School of Osteopathic Medicine and acts as a preceptor for WVSOM medical students.
Dr. Wood attended WV School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV, graduating in 1987. He completed his rotating internship at Ohio Valley Medical Center between 1987 and 1988. His clinical rotations took him to Florida, Missouri, Ohio, and Oklahoma.
Dr. Wood began his medical career at Ohio Valley Medical Center in 1988. He purchased Doctors Urgent Care in 1990 and founded Primary Care One in 2003, giving him more than three decades of practice experience in the region.
Yes. ' The Wall Street Journal, Medical Economics, and the Manhattan Institute have all covered Dr. Wood's model. A Medical Economics article about his work earned the National Institute for Health Care Management's Best Article award for 2006. He also contributed an op-ed to the Manhattan Institute's Medical Progress Today in 2009.
Yes. Dr. Wood operates Primary Care One inside Doctors Urgent Care locations, and the practice functions as a walk-in clinic. Patients do not need appointments and receive care on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dr. Wood takes a proactive approach to chronic disease. He screens every new patient with labs and a physical exam to catch conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disease early. His goal is to help patients achieve healthier lives through recognition and ongoing management of these conditions.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026