Physicians join UPMC Horizon medical staff

Farrell and Greenville, PA — Three physicians recently joined UPMC Horizon’s active medical staff: Kevin Leonard, MD, radiology; Barbara Merovich, MD, internal medicine; and Laura Pesci, DO, pediatrics.

Dr. Leonard earned his undergraduate degree from Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa., and earned his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.

A member of the Radiological Society of North America and the American College of Radiology, Dr. Leonard returns to UPMC Horizon after two years in Harrisburg. He provides radiology services at both campuses and at the Womancare Center.

Dr. Merovich earned her medical degree from Maimonides University School of Medicine, Buenos Aires, Argentina. She completed internal medicine residencies at Pirovano Hospital, Buenos Aires, and UPMC Presbyterian and Shadyside hospitals. She also served as an instructor in the internal medicine residency program and an attending physician in the emergency department at Pirovano Hospital.

Dr. Merovich is affiliated with the Primary Health Network. Her office is located at Jamestown Health Center, 402 Jackson St., Jamestown. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Merovich, call 724-932-2299.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University’s post baccalaureate pre-medical program, Dr. Pesci earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pa. She completed an internship at Mercy Health System, Pittsburgh, and a pediatric residency at Tod Children’s Hospital, Youngstown, where she served as chief pediatric resident.

Dr. Pesci is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association. She has joined the practice of Paul Chlpka, MD, at Helping Hands Pediatrics, 585 E. State St., Sharon. Her office telephone number is 724-346-6494.

Contact: Erin Palko, public relations manager, 724-589-8107