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‘Great pediatrician for the families of Warren County’

Dr. David McConnell

Dr. David McConnell was born in Washington D.C.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in 1967 and attained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Duke University in 1971.

He completed his internship/residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh from 1971 to 1974 and worked at the hospital from 1974 to 1982.

He moved to Warren in 1982. He joined the practice of Dr. Bob Morelli at the Warren Medical Group building on 3rd Ave. That same year, the practice moved to its current location on Pleasant Drive.

Morelli moved to Florida in 1985. The staff at the time consisted of two nurses and one receptionist.

McConnell managed the practice for several years with two physician assistants (Jan Kostrzewski and Genine Martin).

Dr. Sunny Thomas joined in 1993 and Dr. Timothy Coombs came on board in 1994.

There is now 21 staff (three doctors, two physician assistants, an office manager. 10 nurses and five front office staff).

The practice has seen immunization rates increase and provide more care to children with special needs. It also provides training for medical students and other health care professionals.

McConnell played a key role in developing the Pediatrics and Newborn Care Unit at Warren General Hospital. He held leadership positions including Chief of Pediatrics (1985 to present), Vice Chairman, Dept. of Medicine (1987 to 1989), Chairman, Dept. of Medicine (1989 to 1991), Vice President of medical staff (1991 to 1993), President of medical staff (1993 to 1995) and he was on the hospital board of directors from 1991 to 1996 and from 2016 to 2019.

He has served in various teaching positions, been a member of professional medical societies and served roles in community services and organizations.

In his spare time, he continued to hone his instrumental skills as a member of the Warren Civic Orchestra, particularly as a clarinetist. He also enjoys traveling.

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