Independence Health System Welcomes Family Medicine Providers to Seven Fields Location

BUTLER, Pa., April 7, 2026 – Independence Health System today announced the addition of Paul E. Lewis, MD, MPH, to its primary care office located at 300 Northpointe Circle, Suite 104, in Seven Fields. He will begin seeing patients in May 2026.

Dr. Lewis is board-certified in both family and occupational medicine and brings more than 20 years of experience as a primary care physician. His clinical focus includes preventive care, the diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, chronic disease management, preventive screenings and vaccinations, coordination of specialty care, and providing patients with education and support to promote lifelong wellness.

Dr. Lewis earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, where he also completed a preventive medicine residency and received a Master of Public Health degree. He completed a family medicine residency with the 96^th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. His background includes treating occupational health injuries; performing fitnessforduty and returntowork evaluations; conducting disease surveillance and medical examinations; and working in health informatics and research.

Throughout his career, Dr. Lewis has held several leadership positions, including chief of innovation and evaluation at the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division; chief medical officer for DHA Medical Logistics; and senior occupational medicine consultant and physician at Hill Air Force Base. He has also volunteered as a primary care physician at the Maliheh Free Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“I am committed to delivering patient-centered, compassionate care and helping individuals make informed decisions about their health,” Dr. Lewis said. “I look forward to serving this community and working collaboratively with the medical staff at Independence Health System to ensure patients receive the highest quality of expert care.”

In addition, Independence Health System also welcomes Allison Dix, PA-C, to the Seven Fields practice. Dix earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. She is NCCPA board-certified and brings nearly 25 years of experience of caring for patients across a broad range of primary health and cardiovascular care services. Her expertise includes developing personalized treatment and follow-up plans, managing acute and chronic conditions, and ensuring seamless coordination of care.

Dr. Lewis and Allison Dix are now scheduling new patients. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 833-391-0738. Learn more about Independence Health System services at www.independence.health.

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 7,000 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning a multi-county region. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health.