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"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
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
Medical Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - Pittsburgh, PA
Internship/Residency
UPMC - Pittsburgh, PA
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Dr. Alexander was very thorough in explaining options and respected my decision
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.
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.
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!!
"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