Julia Kooser, MD

Julia Kooser, MD is a resident physician in Psychiatry at Penn Highlands Healthcare. She completed a double Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Microbiology, and also received a Bachelor of Philosophy distinction, at the University of Pittsburgh. She then received her Doctor in Medicine degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Being a lifelong Pennsylvania resident, Dr. Kooser is originally from Cranberry Twp., Pennsylvania, where she ran cross country and track at Seneca Valley High School. She currently resides in DuBois, Pennsylvania, where she enjoys spending time outdoors growing and tending to herbs, at least when groundhogs or deer aren’t snacking on them. She is passionate about serving marginalized communities and promoting a more just and equitable healthcare environment for vulnerable patient populations.

Her hobbies include exploring historic buildings, frequenting antique shops, distance running, trivia, reading, and spending time with her two cats, Buttercup and Maple.