Frances Southwick, DO (They/Them)

About Frances

Dr. Southwick started at CommuniCare+OLE in 2017. They received their DO from West Virginia School of Osteopathy in 2010, completed family medicine residency training at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA. Their undergraduate degree is a BA in Philosophy at Colorado State University. Prior to coming to CommuniCare+OLE, Dr. Southwick worked for three years at the East End Community Health Center in Pittsburgh, PA where they had special interest in treating addiction and people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. They also co-facilitated Balint groups for medical students and family physicians. They have special interests in medications for addiction treatment, gender-expansive care, and strengths-based, trauma-informed care.

My approach to care

My care philosophy/approach to care is strengths-based, whole-person, whole-community.

Why I went into healthcare

I became a physician because I was born with privilege that I wanted to use to give to my community. I have always had interests in anatomy and physiology, problem solving, and human behavior and health.

Something you might not know about me

Something you might not know about me is that I love cats, art and music.

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