LinkedIn: [Larry Glad MD](http://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-glad-md-1315b1a5)
Professional Role and Specialty
Dr. Lawrence Glad serves as a Medical Director at WVU Medicine Children's Birthing Center at Uniontown Hospital, a position confirmed in multiple sources dated between late 2024 and mid-2025. His medical specialty encompasses Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a subspecialty focus on Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery as well as general surgical interventions related to this field. He exclusively treats adult patients.
Institutional Context and Initiatives
WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital has recently expanded its Women’s and Children’s services, notably opening the WVU Medicine Children's Birthing Center in January 2025. Dr. Glad, as medical director, has been publicly associated with key milestones of the center including:
- The official opening of the Birthing Center on January 6, 2025.
- Successfully welcoming the first baby shortly after opening.
- The center reaching a milestone of the 100th baby delivered by May 21, 2025.
These developments position Dr. Glad at the forefront of WVU Medicine’s initiative to restore and enhance local labor and delivery services, thereby improving access to comprehensive obstetrical care within the Uniontown community and surrounding regions.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Glad earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with UPMC and has maintained longstanding clinical and educational ties in Pennsylvania. His experience includes extensive practice in general obstetrics and gynecology, reinforced by subspecialty training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, a niche area addressing complex pelvic floor disorders.
Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities
- Medical Director, WVU Medicine Children's Birthing Center at Uniontown Hospital: Overseeing clinical operations, coordinating multidisciplinary care teams, and advancing service capabilities in women's and neonatal health.
- Provides treatment focused exclusively on adult female patients, with expertise in gynecologic conditions and reconstructive surgical techniques.
- Affiliated with broader WVU Medicine women's health services, contributing to region-wide strategies for gynecologic and obstetric care delivery.
Regional Impact and Community Engagement
Uniontown Hospital is described as a compassionate community hospital delivering comprehensive medical services. Under Dr. Glad’s stewardship, the addition of the Children's Birthing Center represents a strategic enhancement of maternal and neonatal healthcare infrastructure in the region. This development aligns with WVU Medicine’s mission to deliver integrated, high-quality care close to home for families in Western Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
- Phone: 855-WVU-CARE (General WVU Medicine contact)
- Online Profile: [WVU Medicine Physician Directory](https://doctors.wvumedicine.org/profile/?id=25234)
Dr. Glad’s leadership in the newly established birthing center, coupled with his advanced clinical expertise, make him a pivotal figure in the delivery of specialized women's health services at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital. His role as both an administrator and practicing clinician presents opportunities for collaboration within obstetric and gynecologic practice expansions, patient care innovations, and service line development in female pelvic medicine.
