Courtney Kristen Docherty, DO

As a trauma and acute care surgeon I have the privilege of caring for patients when they least expect it, and providing care to not only them but their families, with the goal of restoration to their pre-injury level. I am the medical director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Research for the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. My research interests include solid organ injury management, whole blood and resuscitation, traumatic brain injuries and pediatric trauma. I am currently the lead co-PI for an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Multicenter Study, entitled "Radiographic Evidence of Delayed Solid Organ Injuries (REDSOC) Study." Educating both medical students and surgical residents is paramount to the future of our profession. I take pride in helping to educate our surgical residents as the program director of the surgical residency from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I am a clinical associate professor of surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine I am an adjunct assistant professor of surgery as part of the associated faculty of the Perelman School of Medicine. I am an adjunct clinical assistant professor of Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, and the Surgery Clerkship Site Director for the Temple University medical students.

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is home to a team of highly skilled specialists in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, led by Division Chief Dr. Mark J. Epler. With a focus on patient care, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services and is accepting new patients aged 18 and up. Dr. Epler, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, emphasizes details and thoroughness in his practice, as evidenced by consistently high patient ratings and comments. The practice accepts a wide array of insurance plans, facilitating access to quality healthcare for diverse patient needs. Generated from the website

Our Addiction Medicine program is designed to treat patients who have substance use disorders through primary care practices, just as they would receive care for issues like asthma or diabetes. Treatment often includes medication (such as suboxone and vivitrol) and counseling for safe and effective recovery from opioid use disorder. Using medication to treat opioid addiction under the supervision of a doctor has been shown to reduce withdrawal symptoms and the risk of opioid overdose. Initial consults currently happen at select family medicine offices listed below. After initial consultation, patients are matched to a primary care office (preferably your current doctor’s office, if possible) for on-going treatment. LG Health Care Connections LG Health Physicians Behavioral Health LG Health Physicians Comprehensive Care LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Downtown LG Health Physicians Family Medicine East Petersburg LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Manheim LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Norlanco LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Strasburg This list is subject to change