Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduate School: Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, doctoral program, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency: The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Born and raised in the Latrobe area, I have been on the Family Medicine
Faculty since 1993 and am involved on a daily basis with the Residents.
My teaching in Clinical Pharmacology focuses on Anticoagulation and Antibiotic
Stewardship.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my children and grandchildren,
working on and driving muscle cars, home remodeling projects and playing
drums in the church Praise Band.
Jarrett Bender, DO
Undergraduate School: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Altoona Family Physicians Residency Program, Altoona, PA
The best part of my day is the teaching of residents and medical students.
I hope I instill my passion and knowledge of medicine to all I come in
contact with each day. Inpatient hospital medicine is of special interest
to me. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife, two
beautiful children, and our dog Geno.
Molly Castille, MD
Undergraduate School: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Residency: Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA
I joined the faculty here in 2012 after nine years in private practice
in the Washington, D.C. area. Actually, I was born at Latrobe Hospital
and grew up in Greensburg and my husband is also from Greensburg, so after
some enjoyable years spent exploring other areas of the country, we decided
to return to this area to be near family. Professionally, I have an interest
in preventive medicine and women's health. In my free time, I enjoy running,
playing tennis, and spending time with my twin son and daughter.
Dan DiCola, MD
Undergraduate School: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine Residency, Latrobe, PA
I am a Western Pennsylvania native. I first came to Latrobe Hospital in
1976 as a junior medical student where I was inspired and mentored by
the programs founding fathers, Dr. Joseph Govi and Dr. John Mazero. These
two doctors along with Dr. Thomas Gessner, inspired me daily to be an
excellent clinician and medical educator.
Mike Dinger, MD
Undergraduate degree: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, PA
I am a native of the state of Indiana but I've lived in the Latrobe-area
for well over a decade and have spent the past several years at Saltsburg
Family Medicine. I am married with no children, but we have A LOT of cats.
I am a die-hard Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins fan as well
as a devoted follower of Notre Dame football. Additionally, I’m
a history buff, avid reader and love to travel. I also have jumped out
of a perfectly good airplane (with a parachute on) and have been in a
cage surrounded by sharks.
Courtney Floyd, MD
Undergraduate degree: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, PA
I first came to Latrobe as a resident in 2013 when I couples matched with
my now husband Dr. Ryan Floyd. I was interested in Latrobe for residency
training based on its strong academic curriculum and emphasis on small-town
medicine, but was sold by the people that I met when visiting. I spent
my first three years out of residency in a non-teaching office to build
my practice management and skill set, but soon learned I miss the academic
setting. I have found my new home at The Square at Latrobe where I practice
full spectrum family medicine. I became board certified in obesity medicine
and run our residency weight management clinic out of our office.
Ryan Floyd, MD
Undergraduate degree: Allegheny College, Allegheny, PA
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine Residency, Latrobe, PA
I am a native of Western Pennsylvania but have had family in the Latrobe
area. I loved visiting the friendly culture, good people and good pizza
as a child! I decided to stay here after coming out as a medical student
and resident. Now, approaching a family of five, the town and residency
program have much more to offer. It is a wonderful place to raise a family,
great amenities for a small town, including an airport and easy access
to Pittsburgh. The residency continues to grow; we now have new state
of the art outpatient facilitates and a new ultrasound program.
Jerome “Skip” Gera, MD
Undergraduate degree: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine Residency, Latrobe, PA
Born and raised in Latrobe, I had the opportunity to become a member of
the Residency Faculty after graduating from the Latrobe Family Residency
Program in 2003. This has allowed me the opportunity to work and grow
alongside several of my mentors who have become great friends. I have
found my career as both a clinician and educator to be very rewarding.
I work with the residents to provide care to our patients in a variety
of environments including the office, hospital, local high school, and
nursing home. I serve as the school physician for the Mount Pleasant Area
School District. I also serve as the Medical Director for a local nursing
home, where residents spend time with me during their second and third
years of training. During my time on faculty, the residents have honored
me with the Faculty Teaching Award on two occasions. When I am not working,
I enjoy spending time with my wonderful wife and our seven children. We
enjoy sports and traveling to the Outer Banks or Walt Disney World whenever
we have the opportunity. I have found parenting our children and mentoring
the residents to be similarly challenging, but also very rewarding.
Marie George, DO
Undergraduate School: The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, PA
It is a pleasure to now be a faculty member within the Latrobe Family Medicine
residency after graduating from this program in 2019. Following graduation
I worked full-time as a hospitalist at Latrobe Hospital which helped me
grow tremendously as a physician, but I am thrilled to take on a new role
and impart my knowledge on the doctors who will be the future of medicine.
In my time outside of work I stay busy by running, traveling, and spending
time with my husband.
Tiffany Higgins, DO
Undergraduate degree: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, PA
I am a proud graduate of Latrobe Family Medicine residency program. I graduated
from LECOM in 2014, completed residency here in 2017, and returned to
the residency in 2019 as an attending at The Square at Frick Hospital.
I chose to stay with the residency, as I received excellent training and
wanted to pass on the knowledge. I am a proponent on preventative medicine/routine
screening and enjoy working with residents. Outside of work, I spend time
with my family and I try to get to Disney World as much as I can.
John P. Horne, MD
Undergraduate School: Allegheny College, Allegheny, PA
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine Residency, Latrobe, PA
A native of Latrobe, I still live here with my wife and children. I serve
as team physician for the Greater Latrobe High School varsity football
team. One of my duties is serving as coordinator of the medical student
clerkships for Sidney Kimmel Medical College students who come to our
program. Further, I am a clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
for Jefferson Medical College of the Thomas Jefferson University. Board
certified in family medicine, I also hold a Certificate of Added Qualifications
in Adolescent Medicine.
Michele Mattis, Psy.D
Undergraduate degree: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Doctorate Degree: Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
As the Director of Behavioral Sciences, I enjoy teaching residents how
to organize their patient interviews and complete a detailed psychosocial
history. We focus on how to identify a variety of mental health disorders
and learn when therapy, community resources, and psychopharmacology should
be incorporated in the treatment plan .We discuss the importance of being
culturally competent, actively listening, and demonstrating empathy during
patient interactions. We also focus on the importance of self-care and
discuss ways to prevent symptoms of burnout. I also provide outpatient
therapy services for patients in the Latrobe, Frick and Saltsburg family
medicine offices as part of our integrated health care philosophy. Outside
of work, I enjoy spending time with my two children, hiking with my dogs,
tackling home improvement projects, and of course watching the Steelers.
Alan L. McGaughran M.D
Undergraduate School: Albright College, Reading, PA
Medical School: Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
Residency: Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA
I came to Latrobe Hospital and the Residency program in 1998 after five
years in a private practice, some ER work and prior to that, a 3 year
stint in the Air Force Medical Corp. I have been at Saltsburg Family Practice
since 2005. I am blessed with a wonderful family comprised of my wife
of 32+ years, three sons, two daughters-in-law and so far one grandchild
on the way. I keep busy with family and church involvement.
I enjoy the diversity and varied interests of our residency faculty. I
was involved in the development of and now ongoing supervision of the
minor surgery/procedures clinic, which gives the residents more practical
experience with minor surgery in their third year. My office patient population
tends to be medically complex older adults, though I do enjoy dealing
with musculoskeletal and dermatologic issues in particular.
Suzanne E. Putnam, MD
Medical School: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Residency: Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA
In spite of moving around a great deal during my school years, I managed
to remain in Western Pennsylvania after moving here from Arizona in 1998.
I joined the faculty of Latrobe Family Practice Residency in 2001, and
am grateful for the opportunity to practice true family medicine in the
rural town of Saltsburg. I have a special interest in women’s health
and access to care. At home, I live with my husband, daughter and an ever-changing
number of pets. I still haven’t figured out how to be a football
fan, so I may never be a true Pittsburgher, but I love baseball and have
become a Pirates fan over the years. It’s a tough job, but someone
has to do it.
Lauren A. Sciullo, DO, MS
Undergraduate School: Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Graduate School: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, PA
After graduating from the Latrobe Family Medicine Residency in 2021, where
I served as Chief Resident, I am thrilled to be joining the residency
faculty as a new attending physician. Furthermore, I am excited to practice
medicine near my hometown, as I grew up in Westmoreland County and graduated
from Kiski Area High School. While I enjoy the full breadth of family
medicine, I am especially interested in women's health, preventative medicine,
and minor procedures. During residency, I realized my passion for teaching,
leading me to pursue a career in academic medicine. Outside of medicine,
I remain an avid dancer, taking classes or performing whenever I can.
While I love all styles of dance, ballet will always be my favorite. I
also enjoy puzzles, music, Broadway musicals, and anything Disney.
Mike Semelka, DO
Undergraduate School: Penn State University, State College, PA
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: The Medical Center of Beaver Family Medicine Residency, Beaver Falls, PA
Fellowship: Faculty Development, Duke University, Durham, NC
I joined the residency program as a faculty member in 2005 and have been
the program director since 2009. I work with outstanding people in the
residency, hospital, and our family medicine offices who make my job rewarding
and fulfilling. It has been a privilege to be part of such a special team.
My medical interests include office procedures, including OMT, and pediatrics.
My wife and I spend as much time as possible with our six children, including
keeping up with all of their activities.
Lauren Trimeloni, MD
Undergraduate School: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, PA
Fellowship: Obstetrics, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA
I first came to Independence Health System (formerly Excela Health) in
2004 when I interviewed for a position at the Latrobe Family Medicine
program. I graduated from the program in 2007 and had the pleasure of
returning 10 years later to practice Family Medicine and Obstetrics where
I trained. I joined the Faculty in 2019 and have been thrilled to help
the residency maintain a strong foundation in women's health and obstetrics
ever since. As a Ligonier native, it has been a pleasure to practice near
my home town and to continue to pass on the knowledge I was first given
as a resident in this program. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time
with my husband and our 6 children whose ages span from 26 years to 5 months.
Jonathan Wilson, MD
Undergraduate School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson Medical School, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Latrobe Family Medicine, Latrobe, PA
I came to Latrobe in 1989 as a resident and joined the faculty immediately
after graduation. I oversee the residency office at Frick Family Medicine.
I am the proud parent of three children and enjoy the great outdoors and
breeding show cats. Any additional spare time goes toward being a diehard
Cleveland Browns fan.
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