Jacob Frie, DO

Jacob Frie, DO is a resident physician in Psychiatry at Penn Highlands Healthcare. He was born and raised in Scranton, PA and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in Health Sciences at Lock Haven University (now Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania).

During and after graduation, he earned certifications and worked as a nurse aide focusing in geriatric memory care. He also worked as an emergency medical technician providing emergent on scene care to the central PA area.

He then pursued and completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic medicine with the goal of working as a psychiatrist providing care to a wide range of patients including children, adults, and the aging population. His special interests include psychodynamic therapy, palliative/hospice care, and Jungian psychotherapy.

In his personal life he likes to spend time in nature hiking trails in the Allegheny National Forest and kayaking wherever he can. Aside from this, he also enjoys spending time with his family, looking for ways to contribute to his community, reading, and playing video games. He is also the proud dad of two cats.

He is passionate about psychiatry and is looking forward to contributing to the Penn Highlands team providing high-quality care to Dubois and the surrounding area.