GRMC and Wellspring Family Medicine Welcomes Dr. Katie Shoe

Dr. Katie Shoe has joined Wellspring Family Medicine and the medical staff at Garrett Regional Medical Center to provide family physician services and obstetrics care.

Dr. Shoe received her undergraduate degree at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., and graduated medical school at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa.  She completed her residency in family medicine at Via Christi through the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita, KS.  In addition to her education, she has conducted mission work in Africa and in Mexico, where she served as a translator and primary provider.

“In addition to her devotion to helping others, Dr. Shoe brings a broad spectrum of family medicine and obstetrics experience that makes her a great addition to our team,”   says Kendra Thayer, vice president of Patient Care Services and GRMC’s Chief Nursing Officer.  “Having been practicing here since December, Dr. Shoe is already contributing significantly to our family-centered maternity care services and positively impacting the care we provide for our patients.”

Originally from Rochester, N.Y., Dr. Shoe is excited to have the opportunity to be back on the east coast.  She and her husband Paul relocated to Garrett County with their young daughter, Amaris.  An accomplished marathon runner, Dr. Shoe enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors.

Dr. Shoe is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.  To learn more about her services, prospective patients may call Wellspring Family Medicine at 301-334-7855.

Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC)

GRMC is a 55-bed, acute care facility serving the healthcare needs of Garrett County, Maryland, and surrounding communities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It includes a four-bed Intensive Care Unit, a 10-bed Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit, family-centered Maternity Suite, and a 13-bed Outpatient Surgical Unit with a four-bed Surgical Suite. With a staff of 400 professionals, GRMC is one of Garrett County’s largest employers.  Additional information about GRMC can be found at its website: https://www.gcmh.com/.

Contact: For more information, contact Miranda Kessel, Marketing Coordinator, at 301-533-4178 or mkessel@gcmh.com.