Mary Elizabeth Kovacik Eicher, MD

A native of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, she earned two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Notre Dame and two master’s degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed her medical degree, neurology residency and fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

A respected leader within the organization, Dr. Kovacik Eicher currently serves as director of neurosciences, president-elect of the Medical Executive Committee and chair of the credentialing committee. She also played an instrumental role in launching the system’s highly successful Memory Clinic, which provides advanced infusion treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr. Kovacik Eicher is a proven leader whose clinical expertise and deep connection to our communities make her uniquely suited for this role. Her ability to inspire collaboration, drive innovation and deliver exceptional patient care will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve as a health system, providing expert care to the communities we serve.”

Dr. Kovacik Eicher will primarily focus on the Westmoreland Area hospitals, including Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland hospitals.