Dr. Edward P. Brennan

Name: Dr. Edward P. Brennan,

Specialty: Family Medicine | Addiction Medicine | Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Affiliation(s): United Hospital Center (Residency Training Site) | Grafton City Hospital Area

Location (City/State): Grafton, West Virginia

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1316117815

About the Doctor

Dr. Edward P. Brennan is an exceptional osteopathic family physician whose breadth of subspecialty expertise, whole-person care philosophy, and remarkable patient-centered approach make him one of the most distinctively valuable primary care providers in West Virginia. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine — the state’s dedicated osteopathic medical institution — and completed his residency in Family Medicine at United Hospital Center from 2006 to 2009, building a strong foundation in comprehensive primary care across all age groups and conditions.

What makes Dr. Brennan’s practice genuinely unique in the primary care landscape is his dual subspecialty certification in both Addiction Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine — two areas of profound clinical and human importance that are critically needed in West Virginia, a state that has been among the most severely affected by the opioid epidemic in the nation. His addiction medicine subspecialty equips him to provide evidence-based, compassionate, and non-stigmatizing care for patients struggling with substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling coordination, and recovery support. His hospice and palliative medicine expertise enables him to provide skilled, empathetic end-of-life care and serious illness support — helping patients and families navigate the most difficult chapters of life with dignity, comfort, and informed guidance.

As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Brennan brings an inherently holistic perspective to every patient encounter — one that considers the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health. This whole-person approach is deeply reflected in his patient reviews, where he is consistently described as understanding, genuinely caring, and offering support that extends far beyond what patients typically expect from a medical visit. He has earned six patient experience awards — Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Makes Time for Patients, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, and Great Bedside Manner — and holds a perfect 5 out of 5 overall rating, a testament to the exceptional and consistent quality of care he provides.

Dr. Brennan practices at 1 Hospital Plaza in Grafton, West Virginia, serving the rural Taylor County community and surrounding areas. He holds active medical licenses in both West Virginia (through 2027) and Hawaii (through 2026) and accepts a broad range of insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Elevance, and Highmark — ensuring accessible care for patients across diverse economic backgrounds in the region he serves.

Education & Training

Medical School – West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Residency – Family Medicine, United Hospital Center (2006–2009)

Subspecialty Training – Addiction Medicine

Subspecialty Training – Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Subspecialty Focus – General Family Medicine | Addiction Medicine | Hospice & Palliative Care | Osteopathic Medicine

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hypertension (Chronic High Blood Pressure)
• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
• High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
• Substance Use Disorders (Opioid, Alcohol, and Other Addictions)
• Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Chronic Pain and Pain Management
• Serious and Terminal Illness — Palliative and Comfort Care
• Asthma and Chronic Respiratory Conditions
• Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Anxiety and Depression (Mild to Severe)
• Thyroid Disorders
• Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Pain
• Gastrointestinal Conditions and Digestive Health
• Urinary Tract Infections and Genitourinary Conditions
• General Acute Illnesses (Flu, Infections, Respiratory Conditions)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical and wellness examinations
• Chronic disease monitoring and medication management
• Blood pressure monitoring and cardiovascular risk assessment
• Diabetes screening, HbA1c testing, and glucose management
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (Suboxone/Buprenorphine)
• Addiction screening, assessment, and treatment planning (SBIRT)
• Alcohol use disorder evaluation and management
• Palliative care consultations and symptom management
• Hospice care coordination and end-of-life planning
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) for pain and musculoskeletal conditions
• Mental health screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT, DAST)
• Preventive cancer screenings and referral coordination
• Immunizations and vaccinations
• Specialist referrals and multidisciplinary care coordination
• Advance care planning and medical directive documentation

Services Offered

Dr. Brennan’s practice offers a truly distinctive and comprehensive range of family medicine services that go far beyond the scope of conventional primary care. His three-domain expertise — in general family medicine, addiction medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine — allows him to serve patients across the full continuum of life and health, from routine wellness care through chronic disease management, addiction recovery, and compassionate end-of-life support. In a rural West Virginia community where these specialized services are critically needed and often difficult to access, Dr. Brennan’s practice represents an invaluable healthcare resource.

General family medicine and chronic disease management form the everyday foundation of Dr. Brennan’s practice. He provides comprehensive care for adults and families dealing with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, respiratory conditions, and other ongoing health needs, developing individualized management plans that are grounded in evidence-based medicine and delivered with genuine personal attention. His osteopathic training adds the additional dimension of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) for patients with musculoskeletal pain — offering a valuable non-pharmacological treatment option that complements conventional medical care.

Addiction medicine is one of Dr. Brennan’s most critical and community-impactful subspecialties. West Virginia has faced one of the nation’s most severe opioid crises, and Dr. Brennan’s specialized training in addiction medicine positions him as a frontline resource for patients and families affected by substance use disorders. He provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine/Suboxone for opioid use disorder, comprehensive addiction screening and assessment, and coordinated recovery support — all delivered within the trusted, non-stigmatizing environment of a primary care setting that patients already know and trust.

Hospice and palliative medicine represents the third and perhaps most profoundly human dimension of Dr. Brennan’s practice. For patients facing serious, life-limiting illness — and for the families who love them — Dr. Brennan provides expert symptom management, comfort-focused care planning, advance directive counseling, and compassionate guidance through the end-of-life journey. His palliative care expertise ensures that patients receive not just physical comfort but also the emotional and spiritual support that allows them to face this chapter of life with dignity and peace.

Services include:

• Annual wellness exams and comprehensive physical evaluations
• Preventive health screenings and immunizations
• Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, COPD)
• Cardiovascular risk assessment and ongoing monitoring
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) for pain and musculoskeletal conditions
• Addiction medicine — opioid use disorder treatment and MAT (Suboxone/Buprenorphine)
• Alcohol and substance use disorder screening, assessment, and management
• Recovery support coordination and counseling referral
• Hospice and palliative care consultations and symptom management
• End-of-life care planning and advance directive documentation
• Serious illness communication and family support
• Mental health screening and referral (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment
• Specialist referrals and care coordination
• Patient and family health education and wellness counseling

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Highmark (EPO, PPO)
• Regence Health Plans (PPO)
• WV State Medicaid (Medicaid)

Practice Locations

Location 1 address: 1 Hospital Plaza Grafton, WV 26354 📞 (304) 265-0400

Hospital Affiliations

Specific current hospital affiliation details are not listed for Dr. Brennan at this time. Please contact the practice directly at (304) 265-0400 for the most current hospital affiliation and referral network information.