Patients who have had heart valve replacements, had complicated surgeries, blood clots, or heartbeat irregularities may be asked to take Coumadin to help slow the blood clotting process. These medications, known as anticoagulants, are used to prevent major complications, such as vessel or valve obstruction, or strokes. In order to properly administer and monitor patients using these medications, Southern Ohio Medical Center houses a specialized department called the SOMC Anticoagulation Clinic.

SOMC’s Anticoagulation Clinic opened its doors in 2002 in order to bring state-of-the-art treatment methods to patients in our area. Now, as part of the overall heart and vascular process, SOMC services encompass all aspects of total heart and vascular care.

Our pharmacists have more than 45 years of combined experience in caring for Coumadin patients in the outpatient setting. Five hospital pharmacists rotate through the clinic, most of which are Doctor of Pharmacy graduates, but all have national certification in anticoagulation. The clinic results exceed national patient safety and quality standards with a proven track record that has been shared across the United States at other healthcare organizations and national conferences.

We have exceeded the Joint Commissions quality standards and patient satisfaction expectations in our clinic and have shared our practices to help other organizations make improvements. Like with everything we do at Southern Ohio Medical Center, we set the bar high so that we are continually focused on providing the highest quality care.

SOMC’s Anticoagulation Clinic is located in the McCormick Building on Oakland Avenue on the South Campus of Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.

For more information on anticoagulation and other related services, contact the clinic at 740-356-7539.