By Kristy Warren

Deb Dresser, board-certified physician assistant (PA-C), has joined the Wellsboro Laurel Health Center, located at 7 Water St. in Wellsboro, PA. She sees patients of all ages with a focus on treating acute conditions through Laurel Health’s walk-in care program.

She has experience providing care in a wide range of healthcare settings, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics. Her special appreciation for care in rural areas comes from having grown up in rural Pennsylvania herself.

“I’ve seen firsthand how much it means to a community to have access to reliable, quality healthcare,” Deb adds. “My family and I felt that need personally, and we always appreciated when there was a healthcare provider who truly cared. I like being able to fill that gap and give back in the same way." 

Dresser earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA, and her Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, PA.

“What I find most rewarding is building relationships with patients, putting them at ease, relating to them, and earning their trust,” she shares. “Not everyone can do that, and I know I don’t always get it right, but when I can make even a small difference in how they feel, that makes it all worth it.”

Prior to joining Laurel Health, Dresser served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator at St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant Program. She also worked in family medicine at UPMC Cole in Port Allegany, PA, and First Choice Health Centers in Manchester, CT. 

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and getting her hands dirty with a fun DIY project.

Deb Dresser, PA-C, is now seeing walk-in patients at the Wellsboro Laurel Health Center. To learn more about Wellsboro's walk-in care program, call 570-724-1010.

Laurel Health accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most major commercial insurances. If cost is a barrier to care, please ask about Laurel Health’s sliding fee program and free insurance enrollment assistance. 

We offer comprehensive healthcare at every age. From family medicine and wellness to specialty care and chronic condition management, Laurel Health has you covered.

Laurel Health’s comprehensive health services include: 

• Primary care and internal medicine 
• Pediatrics 
• Dental services
• Women’s health
• Specialty services like chiropractic care and sports medicine 
• Mental health counseling
• Walk-in care 
• Nutrition therapy 
• Chronic disease management, including diabetes management 
• Care coordination and connecting patients to community resources
• Insurance enrollment and financial aid assistance
• Preventive wellness care, vaccines, and routine screenings

To learn more about Laurel Health’s walk-in care services or our team, visit our Laurel Health provider directory.