West Virginia
Medical oversight overview
West Virginia does not have a dedicated medical spa statute, but the West Virginia Board of Medicine regulates cosmetic medical procedures such as laser treatments and injectables as the practice of medicine. Consequently, these procedures require physician oversight, delegation, or supervision in accordance with the West Virginia Medical Practice Act and Nurse Practice Act. Registered nurses and other non-physician staff may only perform treatments under proper prescriber orders or delegated protocols. Prospective patients should verify that aesthetic clinics operate under qualified physician supervision and proper licensing.
What the cited source supports
The West Virginia Board of Medicine and West Virginia Code (§30-3-4, §30-3-15) establish that cosmetic medical procedures, lasers, and injectables constitute the practice of medicine requiring physician supervision and delegation. However, the state lacks a specific statute governing medical spas or mandating a specific medical director title, requiring reliance on general medical and nursing practice laws.