I’m a pediatrician, geneticist and genetic researcher, married with a daughter and two cats. I’m also an associate editor for a professional medical genetics journal. I chose to specialize in medical genetics because it has such a central role in many medical conditions affecting patients (young and old).
Why I Treat Children
I chose to be a pediatrician and geneticist in order to help families who are affected by genetic or congenital problems in their child. I enjoy the direct interaction with the families and patients.
What I'm Passionate About
I have an ongoing relationship with the Costello syndrome family support group. Costello syndrome is a very rare condition, and the affected individuals have multiple medical problems including tumor predisposition and intellectual disability.
Make A Difference
I am deeply involved in research into genetic disorders, including Costello syndrome and other conditions. I have published numerous papers and received a number of awards for my work.
What I Do For Fun
I enjoy all activities with my daughter. My favorite sport is volleyball.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Genetics
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
1999
Internship Residency
Pediatrics
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital,
1995
Medical/Dental School
MD
- Universitat Hamburg,
1989
Board Certifications
American Board of Medical Genetics & Genomics/Clinical Genetics & Genomics
American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
American Board of Medical Genetics & Genomics/Clinical Molecular Genetics & Genomics
Awards & Recognition
2016
Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors
2015
Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors
2014
Best Doctors in America
2014
Delaware Today magazine, Top Doctors
2013
Best Doctors in America
2011
Best Doctors in America
2003
John Opitz Young Investigator Award
Insurance Accepted
Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO
Aetna Better Health PA Medicaid HMO
Aetna HMO
Aetna PPO/POS/EPO
Amerigroup NJ Medicaid/Healthy Kids
Amerihealth Caritas Delaware
Cigna/Great West HMO EPO POS
Cigna/Great West PPO
Corporate Medical Network Global International PPO DE
Devon Health Services
First Health/Affordable PPO
Geisinger Health Plan Commercial
Geisinger Health Plan Medicaid
Health Partners Medicaid/Kidz Partner HMO
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Traditional
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delware HMO PPO POS EPO
Highmark Medicaid Health Options
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield NJ HMO
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ PPO
Horizon NJ Health
INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge)
Independence Blue Cross/Amerihealth/Keystone HMO PPO
Insurance Administrators of America
Keystone First Medicaid HMO
Lifetrac Transplant
Maryland Medicaid
Multiplan PPO
National Transplant (Humana)
New Jersey Medicaid
Pennsylvania Medicaid
Plan Vista/NPPN PPO
Preferred Healthcare PPO
Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO
Star Healthcare Network
Three Rivers Provider Network
Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
UPMC COMMERCIAL DE PA
UPMC MCAID/CHIP PA DE
US Family Health Plan
United Healthcare of the Mid-Atlantic
Wellcare of NJ Medicaid HMO
Medical Interests
Congenital brain abnormalities
Craniofacial malformations
Diagnosis of congenital anomalies
Dysmorphology
Tumor predisposition syndromes
English
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