Faculty
The Saint Vincent faculty members bring many years of experience and expertise to the residency program, and each of them has diverse special interests essential to a comprehensive family practice education.
In addition to being professional educators, faculty members maintain clinical practices, adding practical experience to their well-rounded academic background. All of our faculty are board certified and committed to preparing you for a successful practice.
Program Director
Timothy D. Pelkowski, MD is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania, and is the Program Director for the Saint Vincent Family Medicine Residency Program. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his Family Medicine residency in 2000 with the Saint Vincent Family Medicine Residency Program. He has completed fellowships in both Sports Medicine and Faculty Development. Dr. Pelkowski functions as the Director of Scholarship within the residency. He has served as the 139th President of the Erie County Medical Society, Chair of the Pennsylvania Medical Political Action Committee and as the President of the Saint Vincent Hospital Medical Staff in the past. He is the current District 8 Trustee to the Pennsylvania Medical Society Board. He is married to his wife Cassie, also a Family Medicine physician, and they have three children. His personal interest includes swimming.
Associate Program Director
Edward Ellis, DO is a native of the Laurel Highlands in southwestern PA. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree in biology. He went on to serve in the United States Navy prior to attending medical school. Dr. Ellis graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. He then completed a family medicine residency at UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Ellis worked as a primary care physician for four years before taking a faculty position at the Saint Vincent Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Ellis enjoys exercise, music, and spending time with his family.
Director of Medical Education, AHN Northern Region and Assistant DIO, AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
Caitlin S. Clark, DO, is a native of Annapolis, Md. She received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Villanova University. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed an internship at Geisinger Medical Center and graduated from the Saint Vincent Family Practice Residency Program. She has an interest in women’s health care, including prenatal care. Her personal interests include running and spending time with her family.
Behavioral Science Program Director
Ali Meyer, LCSW, PMH-C is a native of Erie, PA. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, as well as her Master of Social Work degree, from the University of Pittsburgh. Ali completed her Mental Health Concentration internship training at various pediatric sites within UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, PA. She has worked in a variety of behavioral health settings including outpatient pediatrics, general outpatient, Medicaid managed care, and a youth residential treatment facility. She was a primary clinician at Allegheny Health Network's Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents prior to relocating back to Erie. Her special interests include perinatal mental health and childhood trauma. She is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is Perinatal Mental Health Certified. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
Faculty
Kevin Nickerson, MD is a native of Genesee County in Western NY. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Fredonia with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. He earned his medical degree from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. He completed residency training at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. He currently practices medicine at Elk Valley Medical Center. Dr. Nickerson has special interests in behavioral health and geriatrics. He enjoys fishing, hiking, cheering on the Bills, and spending time with family.
Faculty
Dr. Czerwinski earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and completed his family practice residency and internship at Saint Vincent Health Center. He is currently faculty at Elk Valley Medical Center.
Dr. Czerwinski enjoys competitive running and is an avid Cleveland sports fan. He is also an Eagle Scout, which explains his love for a variety of outdoor activities including hunting, camping and fishing.
Faculty
Laura McIntosh, MD, earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, completed her family practice residency at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., and completed her sports medicine fellowship at Saint Vincent. She also specializes in diagnosing and managing concussions. Dr. McIntosh is the team physician for Gannon University. She provides medical coverage for several local athletic events including the Highmark Quad Games, Edinboro Triathlon, Presque Isle Triathlon, and the Barber Center Beast on the Bay.
Faculty
Brian S. Sohl, M.D. is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and attended both Girard and Fort LeBoeuf school districts. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Gannon University with a degree in Biology and a minor in Theology. He then earned his medical degree from The Penn State Hershey College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. He completed his residency training at Overlook Family Medicine in Summit, NJ. His special interests within family medicine include outpatient office procedures, pediatrics, patient and resident education, men's health and preventative medicine.
Outside of the family medicine office, Dr. Sohl is an automotive enthusiast, follows the NFL closely, enjoys weight training, cooking, traveling and spending time with his family.
Faculty
Dr. St. Julien earned his medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). He completed his residency in Family Medicine and his fellowship in Sports Medicine at Saint Vincent Hospital. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. St. Julien serves as the team physician at Edinboro University and Northwestern High School.
Dr. St. Julien is originally from Watkins Glen, New York but currently resides in Erie with his wife and four children. He enjoys spending time with his family, home improvement projects and golfing in his free time.
Faculty
Lisa Treusch, MD, graduated cum laude from Grove City College. She earned her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1992 and served as chief resident while completing her family medicine residency at Saint Vincent Health Center. Dr. Treusch has been in practice at Elk Valley Medical Center since 1995. She is active in her church as a Bible study leader and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children doing outdoor activities such as backpacking, biking and cross country skiing.