UPMC Neurology Expands Access to Lewisburg

July 10, 2025

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Kerstin Bettermann, M.D., chief of neurology for UPMC Neurological Institute and hospital services in central and north central Pennsylvania, and Suhag Patel, PA-C, are now seeing patients at UPMC Specialty Care, 2330 Saint Mary St. W., 1st Floor, Lewisburg.

“This expansion reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, specialized care closer to home for our patients,” said Sean Henry, director, Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, UPMC in North Central Pa. “By bringing Dr. Bettermann and Suhag’s expertise to Lewisburg, we’re meeting the growing need for neurological services in the region and reducing travel times for patients seeking compassionate, comprehensive care.”

Dr. Bettermann evaluates and treats patients with symptoms related to headaches, seizures, dementia, stroke, and more. She is passionate about holistic health care, addressing health disparities, and understanding how partnerships with interdisciplinary care teams and community organizations can influence health outcomes. In addition to Lewisburg, Dr. Bettermann also sees patients in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, and Williamsport.

Suhag brings a collaborative, patient-centered approach to managing a broad range of neurological conditions. Working closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams, Suhag helps ensure patients have timely access to high-quality care, whether for routine follow-ups or complex conditions. He also sees patients in Williamsport and Lock Haven.

For more information about UPMC Neurological Institute services in north central Pa., go to UPMC.com/NeuroNCPA.