Dr. Jill Eckert is Eric A. Walker Professor and chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

During her career of over 20 years, Dr. Eckert has served as anesthesiology residency program director and vice chair of education. Her research and publications are primarily on the topics of chronic pain and education. She serves on the American Board of Anesthesiology Board of Directors.

Dr. Eckert received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her anesthesiology residency and fellowship in chronic pain management at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Penn State Health.