Independence Health System Welcomes 4 PCPs; 3 Trained at Latrobe Hospital

GREENSBURG, Pa., August 27, 2025 … Independence Health System (IHS) announced the addition of four primary care providers to its Westmoreland facilities: Alexander Androkites, DO; Adam Burke, DO; Matthew McAlister, DO; and Austin Meals, DO. Drs. Androkites, Burke, and McAlister completed their residency in the Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program and have now returned as full-time providers. 

Specializing in geriatrics, Dr. Androkites is board-certified in family medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)-Seton Hill, in Greensburg, and his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in the Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program and his fellowship in geriatrics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) St. Margaret. Dr. Androkites ia a member of the American Geriatric Society and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Burke is board-certified in family medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from LECOM-Seton Hill. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Youngstown State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Seton Hill University. He completed his residency in the Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program and is a member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Medicine. 

With a particular area of interest in behavioral health, weight management, and counseling, Dr. McAlister is board-certified in family medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from LECOM-Seton Hill and his Bachelor of Arts in Medical Anthropology from the University of Maryland-College Park. He served as a Resident Physician in the Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program. 

Dr. Meals is board-certified in family medicine. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. He served as a Family Medicine Resident in the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Family Medicine Residency. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Meals is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine (AAFP) and the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP)

“We’re delighted that a new group of primary care providers is joining Independence Health System. We welcome Dr. Meals, and we welcome back Drs. Androkites, Burke, and McAlister who trained in family medicine right here at Independence Health System in the Latrobe Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. We’re so pleased that several providers chose to continue their careers here, especially because they’re familiar with the high-quality care Independence Health System is committed to providing,” said Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary Elizabeth Kovacik Eicher. “We look forward to continuing to expand primary care access across the Westmoreland region so that patients and families can receive the personalized care they need close to home.”

All providers are taking new patients with various age ranges and locations listed below:

Dr. Androkites — Accepting patients ages 60 and older

Weldon Family Medicine

1010 Ligonier Street

Latrobe, PA 15650 

724-537-0733

Dr. Burke – Accepting new patients of all ages

The Square at Connellsville 

854 Vanderbilt Road, Suite 1

Connellsville, PA 15425

724-628-3944

Dr. McAlister – Accepting new patients of all ages

The Square at Norwin

8775 Norwin Avenue

North Huntingdon, PA 15650

724-765-1168 

Dr. Meals — Accepting new patients ages five and older 

The Square at Latrobe

100 Excela Health Drive, Suite 301

Latrobe PA 15650

724-804-1689

Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and 7,300 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning more than 10 counties. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health