PORT ALLEGANY, Pa., August 30, 2023 – UPMC welcomes Tyler Thompson, PA-C, to the UPMC Primary Care team at Port Allegany Community Health Center, 45 Pine St., Port Allegany.

Thompson completed the Master of Health Science Physician Assistant program at Lock Haven University and has trained with multiple specialists from across the region. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

“Tyler completed his family medicine rotation with us and we’re so glad he is coming back to help serve the community,” said Kristin Kratzer, director, UPMC Primary Care. “In a small community like ours, primary care serves a critical role helping connect people to the health care resources they need. Unique to primary care, our providers see community members of all ages and stages of life, and get to build long-term relationships with them as they seek care when they’re ill and for annual check-ups and screenings. These relationships have a large impact on community health and by continuing to grow our provider team, we’re able to ensure quality health care services are available locally.”

Thompson is currently taking new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 814-642-9655.

To learn more about UPMC’s Primary Care services in north central Pennsylvania, visit UPMC.com/PrimaryCareNCPA.