"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
Great doctor office. Everyone is so nice
Dr. Alexander is very good at listening and assisting with problem solving
Listened to my concerns and was very helpful.
Dr. Alexander is very thorough, communication is definitely a two way street and all decisions are a collaborative process. She definitely puts the patient first!
"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