Wellsboro, Pa., March 9, 2026 – UPMC is expanding access to women’s health services in the community with the addition of family medicine obstetrician Sarah Cokenakes, M.D., to the UPMC Magee-Womens team in Wellsboro.

Dr. Cokenakes completed her medical degree at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, residency at Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Philadelphia, and rural obstetrics fellowship training with Multicare Health System, Tacoma, Wash. She is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Cokenakes comes to UPMC from Cooper University Health Care, Marlton, N.J.

“Expanding access to high-quality women’s health services is a cornerstone of our regionalized approach to care,” said Brenda Terry-Manchester, director, Women’s Health Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “We understand the unique challenges of rural medicine, where distance and resources can make it harder for women to get the care they need. By welcoming Dr. Cokenakes to Wellsboro, we are reinforcing our commitment to supporting women throughout the region and ensuring that every patient, no matter where they live, has access to comprehensive, compassionate care close to home.”

As part of UPMC Magee-Womens, the obstetrics, gynecology, maternal fetal medicine and women’s specialty teams in north central Pa. work closely with providers and experts across all UPMC hospitals to provide expert care, regardless of location. Patients can expect advanced treatment options for women and their babies tailored to care for every condition they might face throughout their lifetime.

Dr. Cokenakes joins the UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Wellsboro team alongside Ethan Gable, M.D., Steven Smith, M.D., Kara Gustin, C.R.N.P., and Kristine Ball, C.N.M. She is accepting new patients at 15 Meade St., Suite L1, Wellsboro. To schedule an appointment, call 570-723-0637.

To learn more about UPMC Magee-Womens services in north central Pennsylvania, visit UPMC.com/CaresForWomen.