Janet Cruz

Janet Cruz, MD, FAAFP   

Program Director

Hometown: Morristown, NJ 
Medical School:
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
Taller Puertorriqueño /Reading Terminal Market 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Great group of faculty and residents that understanding change happens when we band together and more forward as a group. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Hockey rink, pickleball, concerts, any venue to try new foods 

Janet Cruz, MD, FAAFP, is an associate professor in the Department of Family and the current Program Director to the Temple Chestnut Hill Family Medicine Residency Program. She is a board-certified family medicine physician in Philadelphia. She has a clinical interest in women's health, sexual health, and adolescent and college medicine. Of Puerto Rican roots, Dr. Cruz is passionate about diversity in medicine and increasing access for underrepresented minorities in the clinical arena.

Before coming to academia, Dr. Cruz was a United States Air Force military physician and medical director for the 436th Medical Group at Dover Air Force Base. Prior to that, she spent three years as a staff family medicine physician for the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath Air Base in the United Kingdom. In addition to clinical responsibilities, she coordinated training programs for wartime contingencies, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response.

Dr. Cruz can be reached at

 

Andrew Berta

Andrew Berta, MD

Senior Associate Program Director

Hometown: Lancaster, PA 
Medical School: Drexel University, Philadelphia 
Favorite Spot in Philly: Running the Wissahickon Trails 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I came as a 4th year medical student, and it felt like home.  After that, they couldn't get rid of me. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off:  Hanging out with my wife, Daisy while we chase our three children, Marigold, Dahlia and Lou around.  Or waking up at 5:30 in the morning to try to keep up with Amanda on the Peloton. 

Andrew Berta, M.D. became program director in 2023. Dr. Berta originally joined the faculty in 2014 after graduating from the residency program as chief resident. Originally from Lancaster, PA, Dr. Berta has been living in the Philadelphia area since 2002 during which time he attended St. Joseph's University for his undergraduate degree, completed a year of service in the Philadelphia Health Corps and received his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Berta first came to Chestnut Hill Family Practice as a medical student where he formed his interest in family medicine and his love for patient care.

Dr. Berta can be reached at .

 

Munish Bakshi

Munish Bakshi, MD

Hometown: Edison, NJ 
Medical School:
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
The Mann Center for Performing Arts 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I love how our program combines high quality academic resources with strong community focused primary care. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Crate digging for records at Main Street Music.

Munish Bakshi, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Bakshi specializes in curriculum design and Evidence Based practice. He leads our residency’s initiatives in Scholarly and Quality Improvement.

Dr. Bakshi can be reached at

 

Janet Sim

Janet Sim, MD

Associate Program Director

Hometown: Redmond, Washington 
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine  
Favorite Spot in Philly: Hmart 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The wonderful people. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At home gardening, looking up and practicing new recipes, grocery shopping, going to farmers markets, getting my steps in, watching new movies and shows, planning my next trip, reading, hanging out with my dog Rusty, and goofing off with my sister.

Janet M. Sim, MD joined the faculty in 2018 after graduating from the residency program as Co-Chief Resident. She was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, graduated from Dartmouth College in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, and found herself graduating from University of Cincinnati Medical College with her Medical Degree in 2015. Dr. Sim is of South Korean heritage and is fluent in Korean. She enjoys all facets of family medicine. From newborns to geriatrics, she enjoys meeting and treating patients from all different backgrounds. 

Dr. Sim can be reached at

 

Michael Bozzi

Michael Bozzi, MD

Hometown: Madison, CT
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Favorite Spot in Philly: Forbidden Drive
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: We have the best of both worlds: the intimacy and diversity of a community hospital with the resources of an excellent larger health system. The proximity to everything Philadelphia has to offer with the serene greenery of Chestnut Hill.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: chasing my children, Luca and Ellie, around Northwest Philly.

Michael Bozzi, MD graduated from Haverford College before attending medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed residency in family medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and stayed on for an additional fellowship in sports medicine. He joined the faculty at Chestnut Hill Family Practice in 2023. He is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine and has particular interest in musculoskeletal medicine, ultrasound, and procedural interventions.

Dr. Bozzi can be reached at .

 

Russell Breish

Russell Breish, MD

Hometown: Fort Washington, PA
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Medical School 
Favorite Spot in Philly: Nurturing my backyard vegetable garden and seeing my amazing 2-year-old granddaughter. 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: In all began in April 1981, when I fell in love with Family Medicine during my third-year clerkship at Chestnut Hill Family Practice.  The teachers and the patients were amazing.  I’ve been here ever since. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off:  On my bicycle. 

Russell Breish, M.D. graduated in 1978 from Temple University and received his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College in 1982. After a residency in family practice at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Dr. Breish joined the faculty in 1985 and is actively involved in all areas of clinical teaching as the Associate Director of the Residency program. Dr. Breish holds the Certificate for Added Qualifications in Geriatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Breish’s medical contribution extends beyond Chestnut Hill Hospital as he is also the Medical Director for Keystone Hospice and a staff physician at Cathedral Village, a continuing care retirement community. Dr. Breish is a past President of the hospital’s medical staff and is a long time contributor to the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is now working part time, making rounds and working in the retirement community.

Dr. Breish can be reached at

 

Nicole Davis

Nicole Davis, MD, FAAFP

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA 
Medical School:
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
My Garden 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Because we are the hospital that cares.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At the beach or on a trip.

Nicole Davis, M.D. has been a board-certified Family Physician since 2002.  She was born and raised in Philadelphia. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and earned her medical degree at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 1999.  She completed her Family Medicine residency at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA in 2002.

Dr. Davis was elected the first African American President-Elect of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians in 2014 and served as President from 2015-2016 and Board Chair from 2016-2017.  She now serves as a delegate to the American Academy of Family Physicians Congress of Delegates for the PAFP. She was chair of the Commission on Membership and Member Services for the AAFP in 2022. Dr. Davis served on the Board of Managers for Tower Health Partners as their Vice-Chair and is currently Vice-president of her hospital’s medical staff.

Dr. Davis loves being active in her community. In 2015 she received a “Women Achieving” honor by the Philadelphia Tribune which upholds African American women’s achievements in corporate America.

Dr. Davis can be reached at .  

 

Amanda Victoria Z. de la Paz

Amanda Victoria Z. de la Paz, MD

Hometown: Manila, Philippines 
Medical School:
Yale School of Medicine 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
Wissahickon Valley Park 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: It just keeps getting better and better.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: My phone is never turned off unfortunately. But I'll probably be at home or wandering around with my family.  

Amanda Victoria Z. de la Paz, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine’s Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at Drexel. She is also the third-year clerkship site director for the Manayunk family medicine outpatient practice.  She is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She also sees patients in the post-acute and long-term care settings at St. Joesph’s Villa in Flourtown.

Dr. de la Paz can be reached at .  

 

Eshban Emmanuel

Eshban Emmanuel, MD

Hometown: Galloway, NJ 
Medical School:
Medical University of the Americas 
Favorite Spot in Philly: NoLibs 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: It's definitely  the people, the residents and faculty are amazing.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Eating my way through the city.

Dr. Emmanuel  is a board-certified family physician and New Jersey native. He completed his residency at Virtua Health in South Jersey, where he also served as Chief Resident. Prior to this tenure at Temple University Health he served as Site Director of Family Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Florida. Dr. Emmanuel is passionate about optimizing physician workflow through improved EMR systems and procedural training. With previous academic ties to Florida State University College of Medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor, he is committed to advancing both patient care and medical education.

Dr. Eshban can be reached at .  

 

Susanna Evans

Susanna Evans, MD, FAAFP, DipABLM

Hometown: Bloomsbury, NJ; grew up in Oreland, PA (live there now) 
Medical School:
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
Wissahickon Trails 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I love the people.  A great faculty that are focused on teaching but also love to laugh. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Hiking, walking the dogs, on my peloton, or hanging with my family. 

Susanna Evans, MD, FAAFP, is the Hamot Endowed Chair and an associate professor in the Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and core faculty with the Temple Northwest Community Family Medicine Program. She did a fellowship in rural family medicine/obstetrics and served in the National Health Service Corps. Dr. Evans is a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and has started a LM curriculum within the residency.  She has a clinical interest in women's health, preventive medicine, physician wellness and medically underserved populations. She has repeatedly been named "Top Doctor" by Philadelphia magazine.

Dr. Evans can be reached at 

 

Annette Gadegbeku

Annette Gadegbeku, MD

Hometown: Plainfield, NJ 
Medical School:
Temple University School of Medicine 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
Belmont Plateau 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: On my couch "watching" sports or Netflix or the back of my eyelids lol. 

Annette Gadegbeku, MD is Associate Dean of Community Health at Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM). In this administrative role, she works to establish local partnerships to promote urban health equity in collaboration with the University. Dr Gadegbeku received her bachelor’s degree in Biology at Brown University, obtained her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, and completed her Family Medicine Residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. After residency, she was recruited as faculty in the Montgomery Family Practice Residency Program, then later appointed faculty at the DUCOM in 2009. Dr Gadegbeku is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Chief of the Division of Community Health.

Her academic interests include urban and underserved community medicine, adolescent medicine, women’s health, and global health. She engages students and faculty in health equity–related scholarship and service and collaborates on community stakeholders’ events. Dr. Gadegbeku has a passion for underserved, marginalized, vulnerable, and at-risk populations with a focus in harm reduction. Her research interests include but are not exclusive to the impact of community engagement on health disparities in underserved and marginalized populations, as well as impact on curricular education, clinical service, and trainee knowledge, skill, attitudes, perspectives, and future community engagement in their careers.  She integrates opportunities for community partnership, as well as inter-professional community engagement, education, and community-based participatory research across all schools, colleges, and departments within Drexel University.

Dr. Gadegbeku can be reached at 

 

Jennifer Hamilton

Jennifer Hamilton, MD, PhD, FAAFP

Hometown: Clifton, NJ 
Medical School:
Robert Wood Johnson (now Rutgers Medical School) 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
The Manayunk bridge 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I love the way we work with physicians at all levels of training as colleagues. The residents and attending doctors work together and learn from each other. We have areas of interest that complement each other.  
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: On my deck trying to get my tomatoes to grow.

Dr. Hamilton is a professor in the Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine and serves as the Associate Dean for Medical Education-Simulations for DUCOM.  She is also the Pathway Director for Family Medicine at DUCOM. Additionally, Dr. Hamilton is the Councilor of the Alpha Omega Alpha Delta Zeta chapter. She has clinical interests in primary care, including women's health, integrative medicine and preventive care.  

Dr. Hamilton can be reached at .

 

JulieAnne Hlavac

JulieAnne Hlavac Bruno, MD, FAAFP

Hometown: Swoyersville, PA 
Medical School:
Jefferson Medical College 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
Wissahickon trails 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The people are wonderful. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Enjoying time with my family and friends. 

Dr. JulieAnne Hlavac Bruno is a board-certified family physician and assistant faculty member of the Department of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine. She has special interests in pediatrics and preventive medicine. She is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine as a "Top Doctor".

Dr. Hlavac Bruno can be reached at 

 

Anne Hunter

Anne Hunter, DO

Clinical Director

Hometown: Philadelphia 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off:  Hanging at home with family  
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice:  It immediately felt like home  
Favorite Spot in Philly: Morris Arboretum  
Medical School:  Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine  

Anne Hunter, D.O., graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. She completed an osteopathic internship at Suburban General Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania and then transferred into the Chestnut Hill Hospital Family Practice Residency Program as a second-year resident in 1995. Dr. Hunter served as chief resident during her third year and was awarded an excellence in teaching certificate by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. She joined the faculty in 1997 as a full-time assistant director of the residency program. Dr. Hunter is board-certified in family practice. 
 
Dr. Hunter is the current clinic director, which involves interfacing with the office manager and keeping all physicians current with office policies and all electronic medical record updates. She spearheaded the process for the practice becoming a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home. Dr. Hunter was the faculty representative to the Pennsylvania Family Practice Residency Research Collaborative - IPIP. She is actively involved in clinical teaching, providing guidance and support for our interns as well as upper-level residents. 
 
In addition to her residency duties, she has been involved in several hospital committees. Currently she is chair of the Chestnut Hill Hospital Credentials Committee and past president of the Chestnut Hill Hospital medical staff. 

Dr. Hunter can be reached at .

 

Wakengo Mahaniah

Wakengo Mahaniah, MD 

Hometown: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Geneva, Switzerland
Medical School:  Temple University
Favorite Spot in Philly: Schuylkill River Trail
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice:  I found a special community within this hospital
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off:  Riding my bike to my soccer games

Wakengo Mahaniah, MD completed his residency in Family Medicine at Chestnut Hill Family Practice after changing directions 2 years into a surgical residency program. Wakengo then joined the faculty at Chestnut Hill Family Practice and taught many residents over the course of seven years. His strong sense of social justice pulled him to serve as a Clinical Director at a Federally Qualified Health Center, where he implemented a Medication Assistance Program for the center's Philadelphia neighborhood. After many calls to come home, Wakengo returned part-time to fill the role of Preceptor at Chestnut Hill Family Practice. When not caring for his own patients or spending time with his family, Wakengo enjoys riding his bike on all the Philadelphia trails, swimming at the local Y, and doing science homework with his two daughters.

Dr. Mahaniah can be reached at .

 

Marah Mattheus-Kairys

Marah Mattheus-Kairys, MD, dABOM

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA 
Medical School:
Drexel University College of Medicine 
Favorite Spot in Philly: Clark Park 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: It's all about the people.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Exploring the neighborhood stream with my son.

Marah Mattheus-Kairys, MD, dABOM completed her residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network, followed by a fellowship in Complex Care at Crozer Health, where she remained as core faculty for eight years. In 2024, she became board certified in Obesity Medicine. Her professional interests include relationship-centered care, complex health and social needs, behavioral health, and primary care advocacy. She especially enjoys teaching and working alongside residents to build strong patient partnerships and support meaningful, lasting lifestyle change. Outside of medicine, she enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband and son. Recently, they've taken up mushroom foraging—and geocaching might be next.

Dr. Mattheus-Kairys can be reached at 

 

Leon McCrea II

Leon McCrea II, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA 
Medical School:
University of Pittsburgh 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
Royal Isakaya and Sushi in Queens Village. I think it’s some of the best sushi in the world.
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I love this program because of the people, the community we serve, and the patients. I also enjoy the emphasis on service based learning and scholarship. This program focuses on training the next generation of Family medicine leaders. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: You might find me out ballroom dancing with my wife on a random evening.

Leon McCrea II, MD, MPH, FAAFP, is the Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM). He is a leader in developing policies and processes to bolster diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. McCrea is an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine, and former program director of the Drexel/Tower Health Family Medicine Residency. He is the program director for the Drexel Pathway to Medical School, a post-baccalaureate pipeline program focused on students historically underrepresented and financially disenfranchised.

After earning his human biology degree at Brown University, Dr. McCrea earned his MD and Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. He trained in family medicine at Crozer-Keystone Health System where he was recruited to join the faculty of Crozer-Keystone’s Family Medicine Residency Program, where he subsequently became the associate program director. Dr. McCrea’s academic interests include curriculum development, mentorship and competency-based evaluation. His clinical interests include women’s health, adolescent medicine, contraception, men’s health and office-based procedures. He was asked to serve on the membership committee of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors and subsequently served on the Diversity and Health Equity Task Force. He has served on the board of directors of the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors. Dr. McCrea currently serves as the President of the Family Medicine Educational Consortium. He is a national speaker and educator in leadership and currently serves as distinguished faculty in the American Academy of Family Physicians Chief Resident Leadership Development Program.

Dr. McCrea can be reached at 

 

Marc McKenna

Marc McKenna, MD

Hometown: Washington, DC  
Medical School: Georgetown School of Medicine   
Favorite Spot in Philly:  Wissahickon Park  
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Wonderfully diverse community committed to excellent patient care,  medical education, and being a happy place to work 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Playing sports and/or enjoying time with my family

Marc McKenna, M.D., served as Program Director at Chestnut Hill Family Practice Residency Program for 29 years and has been involved in residency education for over 45 years. He recently passed the baton as Director but continues serve as Chief of the Division of Family Medicine at Chestnut Hill Hospital. Dr. McKenna still bikes to the hospital daily to educate residents as a Faculty member while caring for his long-time patients. A graduate of Georgetown School of Medicine, Dr. McKenna completed his Family Practice Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina and the Faculty Development Fellowship at Jefferson Medical College. He also obtained the Certificate for Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. McKenna’s areas of special medical interest include sports medicine, procedural skills, and community outreach.  Dr. McKenna has been honored on many Top Doctor lists and has also received the Gold Level Program Director's Recognition Award from the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors. Dr. McKenna has also embarked on many medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic. Dr. McKenna has a beautiful growing family tree with 4 children and eleven grandchildren.

Dr. McKenna can be reached at .

 

Kaitlin E. O'Malley

Kaitlin E. O'Malley, MD

Hometown: Wilmette, IL 
Medical School:
Drexel University College of Medicine  
Favorite Spot in Philly:
Art museum steps at night.
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: There is a strong sense of community not only among the patients we care for, but also among the colleagues we work besides every day.  It's a supportive, collaborative environment that values education, compassionate care and teamwork. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Exploring different coffee shops with my chocolate lab, Wrigley.

Kaitlin E. O'Malley, MD, MPH is a Board-certified family medicine physician. She enjoys addressing a wide range of patient needs, including preventive care, chronic disease management and women's health.  She has a strong interest in community medicine and with the help of Sharing Excess and a grant from Giant; she created our food pantry at our Manayunk clinic.  Dr. O'Malley obtained her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed our residency in Family Medicine, then named Drexel/Tower Family Medicine Residency. When she is not working as core faculty at our program, Dr. O'Malley is the Family Medicine Clerkship Director at Drexel University and spearheads our Academic Medicine elective.

Dr. O'Malley can be reached at 

 

Kristen Ryczak

Kristen Ryczak, MD

Hometown: Archbald, PA 
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College    
Favorite Spot in Philly:  The Twisted Tail 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I love working in the Wyncote office location; the people and patients are wonderful. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Walking around in nature with my camera. 

Kristen Ryczak, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine and director of the Women's Health Education Program at Drexel University College of Medicine. She is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Manayunk and Wyncote.

Dr. Ryczak can be reached at 

 

Carolyn Sciblo

Carolyn Sciblo, MD

Hometown: Havertown, PA 
Medical School:    Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 
Favorite Spot in Philly:  The Custard Stand (C&C Creamery) 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice:  All the fun of working in a community hospital where you can really know your colleagues and patients with a strong focus on medical education and training excellent physicians  
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: enjoying musical theater, running, critiquing my spouse's cooking 

Carolyn Sciblo, MD completed her residency at Abington Family Medicine where she served as chief resident in her third year. She completed a fellowship in geriatrics at the University of Pennsylvania before joining the faculty at Chestnut Hill Family Practice in 2022. She has dual board certifications in family medicine and geriatrics. In addition to teaching and supervising residents in the clinic and hospital, she cares for older adults at Saint Joseph Villa, a multi-level care community where residents complete their geriatric rotation. Dr. Sciblo enjoys all aspects of family medicine and is particularly interested in transitions of care and medicine at end of life.

Dr. Sciblo can be reached at .

 

Ramon Vicencio, MD

Ramon Vicencio, MD

Hometown: Alamo, TX 
Medical School:
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara 
Favorite Spot in Philly:
Middle Child 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The location is great but most importantly, because of its strong sense of community and  patient centered care.
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Grilling in my backyard with family and friends.

Dr. Ramon Vicencio is a board-certified physician specializing in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across all ages, with a particular focus on injury prevention, physical performance, and active lifestyle management. A native of Texas and fluent in Spanish, Dr. Vicencio earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, where he developed a strong foundation in primary care and community-based medicine. He went on to pursue specialized training in Sports Medicine through a fellowship at WellSpan Health in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vicencio brings a personal and empathetic approach to medicine, integrating his clinical expertise with a deep respect for the unique needs of each patient. Whether treating weekend warriors or professional athletes, he is dedicated to helping individuals return to and maintain active, healthy lifestyles.

Dr. Vicencio can be reached at 

 

Amanda J. Zavodnick

Amanda J. Zavodnick, MSW, LCSW

Behavioral Therapist 

Hometown: Marlboro, NJ  
Graduate School: University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice   
Favorite Spot in Philly: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Reading Terminal for EVERYTHING to eat & Wissahickon Skating Club. 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: It's the people & the culture that won me over. Chestnut Hill Family Practice thrives on community, the one we serve and the one we work alongside and there’s something truly special about being a part of it all. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off:   At the rink or on the pitch cheering for my kids, at the beach, in a candy store, at Wawa or reading, once the house falls quiet. 

Amanda J. Zavodnick, our Behavioral Therapist, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania School of Policy & Practice.  She coordinates our behavioral science curriculum and helps residents integrate behavioral science and family systems theory into the practice of family medicine. In addition, Amanda facilitates support groups for residents and conducts co-therapy sessions with patients using family physicians as the co-therapist. Amanda completed her Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship with the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in 2012.  In 2017, Amanda completed a two-year Fellowship with the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia.  As a more integrative approach, Amanda is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and is trained in teaching Mindfulness to children. In her free time, you can find her at the local animal shelter, taking homeless pups for a run or to her house for a sleepover.  

Amanda can be reached at .

 

Ashelle Collins

Ashelle Collins

Senior Graduate Medical Education Program Administrator

Hometown:  Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate: University of Maryland Eastern Shore 
Favorite Spot in Philly: Fairmount Waterworks Park 
Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Outside of my love for supporting a great specialty and team, it has to be the complex scheduling. 
Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: If I'm not at the hockey rink or basketball court cheering on my son, you'll probably find me hanging out on a rooftop enjoying the sunshine or checking out a new restaurant I discovered on social media.

Ashelle can be reached at