Independence Health System welcomes neurologist Mark Hospodar, MD

GREENSBURG, Pa., July 15, 2026 — Independence Health System today announced that Mark Hospodar, MD, has joined the neurology department.

Specializing in psychiatry and neurology, Dr. Hospodar has nearly 35 years of experience as a Pittsburgh-based neurologist with advanced training and specialized expertise in the management of multiple sclerosis. He most recently was a neurologist at St. Clair Neurology for 25 years, preceded by serving as attending neurologist at Mercy Hospital and a general neurologist in private practice.

“We welcome Dr. Hospodar to Independence Health System and are enthusiastic about how he will positively contribute to patients’ neurologic care and health,” said Mary-Elizabeth Kovacik Eicher, MD, MPH, chief medical officer and director of neurosciences. “His demonstrated skills and depth of neurology experience throughout the western Pennsylvania area will serve patients with expertise and care close to home.”

Dr. Hospodar earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in neurology, and his Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Neurological Society, the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He also participates in the National Bone Marrow Donor Program.

“I’m pleased to join Independence Health System and remain as a member and provider of the western Pennsylvania community,” said Dr. Hospodar. “I take a comprehensive, compassionate approach to patient care. Integrating diverse treatment modalities and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary care teams, I look forward to giving patients their best outcome at Independence Health System.”

Dr. Hospodar will be affiliated with Latrobe, Westmoreland, and Frick Hospitals. He will be accepting new patients 18 years of age and older. Patients can call 724-261-5610 to schedule an appointment. To learn more about neurology at Independence Health System, visit www.independence.health.

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About Independence Health System
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.