"As an internist, my job is to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease in adults. However, my primary goal is to help my patients live well – in whatever way is important to them."
Cynthia Alexander, MD
Mount Nittany Health Provider
Cynthia Alexander, MD
Accepting Telehealth Appointments
Cynthia Alexander, MD
About Me
Dr. Alexander received a bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pa. She then went on to complete an internal medicine internship and residency at UPMC in Pittsburgh. She is board certified in internal medicine.
After residency, Dr. Alexander practiced as an internist in Pittsburgh for six years, before relocating to State College. Since 2012, she has volunteered locally with Centre Volunteers in Medicine.
“I enjoy outpatient internal medicine because it gives me the chance to get to know my patients. Many of them have interesting stories to tell, and I find myself learning new things every day,” says Dr. Alexander, when asked what motivates her as a physician.
In her spare time, Dr. Alexander enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and gardening. Her husband, Jake Alexander, MD, is a radiologist at Mount Nittany Medical Center, and the couple has three children.
Female
English
Credentials
Medical Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - Pittsburgh, PA
Internship/Residency
UPMC - Pittsburgh, PA
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews
4.9
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- March 4, 2024
Dr. Alexander was very thorough in explaining options and respected my decision
- February 7, 2024
Dr. Alexander is the best dr ever. She's very down to earth and listens to everything I have to say. She doesn't judge anything.
- March 27, 2023
Dr. Alexander is always kind and concerned. Encouraged me to message her directly on portal! She is so prompt on responding back in a timely manner. Makes a patient feel more comfortable knowing their physician can be reached, and directly communicate to them, Dr. Alexander is exactly what a physician should be. Kind, very knowledgeable,understanding , so easy to communicate my concerns to. I am a long time RN who managed an ED and Critical care unit. I have seen a lot in my day, good and bad. Believe me , Dr. Alexander is one of the good ones.
- April 5, 2023
Dr. Alexander took the time to listen and address all of my concerns. She did not make me feel rushed. She was very pleasant and very easy to talk to. Mount nittany is lucky to have her as a provider!!