Locations
615 N Michigan Street, 5th Floor
South Bend, IN46601
About Mary LaCoursiere, DO
About Dr. LaCoursiere
When Mary “Molly” LaCoursiere, D.O., was in elementary school, she and her father witnessed a bad car accident. He is a physician, so they stopped so he could help the injured. “I felt proud watching him,” she says. “This impressed on me the positive impact on the community that he had as a member of the medical community.” From there, a career in medicine was what she wanted for herself.
Dr. LaCoursiere earned her B.S. in Mathematics at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; her Master of Biomedical Sciences at The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, PA; and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. She completed her Categorical Pediatric Residency and also her Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA.
In her specialty as a pediatric intensivist, she takes care of children of all ages who have a broad range of illn...
When Mary “Molly” LaCoursiere, D.O., was in elementary school, she and her father witnessed a bad car accident. He is a physician, so they stopped so he could help the injured. “I felt proud watching him,” she says. “This impressed on me the positive impact on the community that he had as a member of the medical community.” From there, a career in medicine was what she wanted for herself.
Dr. LaCoursiere earned her B.S. in Mathematics at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; her Master of Biomedical Sciences at The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, PA; and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. She completed her Categorical Pediatric Residency and also her Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA.
In her specialty as a pediatric intensivist, she takes care of children of all ages who have a broad range of illn...
About Dr. LaCoursiere
When Mary “Molly” LaCoursiere, D.O., was in elementary school, she and her father witnessed a bad car accident. He is a physician, so they stopped so he could help the injured. “I felt proud watching him,” she says. “This impressed on me the positive impact on the community that he had as a member of the medical community.” From there, a career in medicine was what she wanted for herself.
Dr. LaCoursiere earned her B.S. in Mathematics at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; her Master of Biomedical Sciences at The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, PA; and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. She completed her Categorical Pediatric Residency and also her Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA.
In her specialty as a pediatric intensivist, she takes care of children of all ages who have a broad range of illnesses – from diabetic emergencies, infections, and respiratory illnesses to trauma and post-operative care. “While in medical school and residency, I found myself drawn to the sickest patients and the most critical situations,” she says. “I also greatly enjoy the physiology that serves as the backbone of critical care.”
Caring for these young patients and working with their families has taught Dr. LaCoursiere so much. “Beyond the books, I learned so much more by witnessing the patient-caregiver dynamic: resilience in the face of devastation, selflessness in financially and emotionally difficult times, pure love in end-of-life care,” she says.
Dr. LaCoursiere’s hope is that her patients view her as a transparent, empathetic, diligent provider and that they learn about their illness from her in a way that makes sense to them. “I hope they know that loving a sick child takes on many forms, and that I am here to support them through those difficult decisions.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents – they are the most loving and hardworking people I know.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Babysitting – this was when I first developed my love for watching children grow and learn.
What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite food – medium rare steak Favorite movie – The Shaw Shank Redemption
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subjects in school – math and physics Worst subject – history
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why?My daughter that we lost – to see her face, learn her personality, and hear her voice/laugh.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? I love staying active and spending time outside as much as possible, especially with my family. I also love traveling and have a long list of places I’d like to visit.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I love interior design, and I am a terrible gardener.
When Mary “Molly” LaCoursiere, D.O., was in elementary school, she and her father witnessed a bad car accident. He is a physician, so they stopped so he could help the injured. “I felt proud watching him,” she says. “This impressed on me the positive impact on the community that he had as a member of the medical community.” From there, a career in medicine was what she wanted for herself.
Dr. LaCoursiere earned her B.S. in Mathematics at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; her Master of Biomedical Sciences at The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, PA; and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. She completed her Categorical Pediatric Residency and also her Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA.
In her specialty as a pediatric intensivist, she takes care of children of all ages who have a broad range of illnesses – from diabetic emergencies, infections, and respiratory illnesses to trauma and post-operative care. “While in medical school and residency, I found myself drawn to the sickest patients and the most critical situations,” she says. “I also greatly enjoy the physiology that serves as the backbone of critical care.”
Caring for these young patients and working with their families has taught Dr. LaCoursiere so much. “Beyond the books, I learned so much more by witnessing the patient-caregiver dynamic: resilience in the face of devastation, selflessness in financially and emotionally difficult times, pure love in end-of-life care,” she says.
Dr. LaCoursiere’s hope is that her patients view her as a transparent, empathetic, diligent provider and that they learn about their illness from her in a way that makes sense to them. “I hope they know that loving a sick child takes on many forms, and that I am here to support them through those difficult decisions.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents – they are the most loving and hardworking people I know.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Babysitting – this was when I first developed my love for watching children grow and learn.
What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite food – medium rare steak Favorite movie – The Shaw Shank Redemption
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subjects in school – math and physics Worst subject – history
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why?My daughter that we lost – to see her face, learn her personality, and hear her voice/laugh.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? I love staying active and spending time outside as much as possible, especially with my family. I also love traveling and have a long list of places I’d like to visit.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I love interior design, and I am a terrible gardener.
Insurance Accepted
- Medicaid Michigan FFS
- Mdwise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Cigna
- CareSource Medicaid (HHW)
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Medicaid Indiana FFS
- Community Health Alliance (CHA, Aetna, PHP Freedom, First Health)
- HealthSmart
- UnitedHealthcare Medicaid (HCC)
- VA CCN Optum UHC
- Immergrun Health Network
- Mdwise Excel Medicaid (HHW)
- Sagamore
- CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Pathways for Aging
- CHA ACO LLC dba Beacon ACO
- Medicare FFS
- PNOA
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO, LLC)
- CareSource Marketplace
- Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP)
- Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- Anthem BCBS
- Ambetter Marketplace (MHS)
- Aetna CVS Health Marketplace (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Childrens Special Health Care Services Indiana
- Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC)
- Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC)
- Tricare East Humana Military
- Anthem Pathways for Aging
- Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
- Plain Church Group
- Communicare
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Education
- Fellowship: Medical College of Georgia (2024)
- Residency: Medical College of Georgia (2021)
- Internship: Medical College of Georgia (2019)
- Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2018)
Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics - 2022