“My philosophy of care is to simply treat every patient as if they were part of my own family. I try to put myself in their shoes and really appreciate any concerns that are unique to their situation.”
Christopher Kocher, MD
Mount Nittany Health Provider
Christopher Kocher, MD
Christopher Kocher, MD
About Me
Dr. Kocher’s most recent position was Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing for Confluence Health in Wenatchee, Washington. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biotechnology from Rutgers University and his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr. Kocher completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, and fellowships in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology through Naval Medical Center San Diego and the University of Maryland, respectively. He is board certified in the fields of cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
Dr. Kocher has a long history of military service, most recently serving as a Commander in the United States Navy, stationed in San Diego. He has held academic appointments as a clinical instructor at Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency in Bremerton, Washington and a clinical associate professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.
“My inspiration as a physician has always been the satisfaction I get from being able to change a person’s life for the better,” says Dr. Kocher. “My biggest reward is simply knowing that I have made a difference for them.”
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Credentials
Medical Education
Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
Internship/Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX
Fellowship
Naval Medical Center
San Diego, CA
University of Maryland - College Park, MD
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - Electrophysiology
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 (accepted system-wide, except by Centre Pathology Associates, the Pathology department provider group as of 1/1/26)
- 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
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- May 8, 2026
Dr. Kocher is the best of the best. He listens carefully and respectfully. He has a calming manner and explained the plan with my input. He exudes a confidence in his skill as a cardiologist that is comforting and reassuring to his patients.
- May 7, 2026
Good
- April 30, 2026
Doctor listened to me and discussed healthcare plans for my future. Very thorough.
- April 29, 2026
Dr. Kocher was very compassionate. He went out of his way to assist me.