Dr. Linda May, DO

Dr. Linda May DO

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Dr. Linda May is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and attentive physician. She has been caring for patients in the office setting, hospital setting, and via telemedicine for over 30 years and has loved every minute of it.

Academically she graduated from Penn State University – Behrend College (BS in Biology and Psychology) with honors and then Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at the top of her class. Because of her training as an Osteopathic Physician, she is comprehensive in her approach to patients, making sure their mind, body and spirit are cared for. 

Dr. May is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has additional training in Psychiatry and Cosmetic Medicine.

"I build strong, trusting relationships with my patients, making sure they feel heard and supported. My philosophy has always been that in order to achieve optimal results, the physician and patient must work together as a team and really listen to one another!"

Specialties

SPECIALTIES
Family Medicine and Mental Health
Areas of Expertise

ADD
Anxiety
Depression
Panic Attacks
Insomnia

Education

Empire Medical Training
Empire Medical Training in Botox & Fillers

2012-2013, 2021-2022

Hamot Family Practice

Hamot Family Practice

Residency, 1992-1994

Metro Health Center

Metro Health Center

Rotating osteopathic internship, 1991-1992

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine – Kirksville, MO

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), 1987-1991

Penn State University

Penn State University – Behrend – Erie, PA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, 1982-1986

Experience

Lakefront Primary Care (UPMC Hamot)
Physician

Bayside Family Medicine (UPMC Hamot)
Physician

Healthy Families (UPMC Hamot)
Physician

Minerva Med Spa
Owner/Medical Director

Coventina Day Spa
Owner

Finance Committee/opioid Task Committee
Member

Erie School District
Medical Director

Physician Network Finance Committee – UPMC Hamot Hospital
Member

Chartwell Great Lakes
Medical Director

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Faculty member

Chamberlain University for Nurse Practitioner Students
Faculty member

Gannon University for Physician Assistant Students
Faculty member

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Certifications

Board certification in family medicine, 1994 – Present

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American Medical Association
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Pennsylvania Medical Society
  • Erie County Medical Society
  • Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
  • Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physician Society
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
  • Board Member, New Directions Substance Abuse Clinic

Volunteerism

Meeting God in Missions [Medical Mission Trips], Erie, PA (2009 – Present); travel to the Dominican Republic 1-2 weeks annually to provide medical treatment and supplies to remote villages

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