Residents

Anthony Capraro – PGYI

Shylet Mukasa – PGY I - Shylet was born and raised in Zimbabwe. She currently lives in Chesterbrook with her family.  She earned a BSc in Biochemistry with Honors from University of Zimbabwe. She pursued graduate education at University of Oklahoma and earned MSc and Ph.D. in Biochemistry.  She did a postdoctoral fellowship at UT Southwestern at Dallas in Molecular Virology after which she became a college professor. It was while she was teaching  and after a series of personal events that she decided to make a significant career change and attend medical school. For medical education she attended Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.  During her medical school clinical rotations she fell in love with family medicine.

She was drawn to family medicine due to its emphasis on continuity of care, strong patient-physician relationships, and preventive medicine. Growing up in a medically underserved community, she knows the value of preventative medicine and the positive impact family physicians have on their patients’ lives. She wanted to pursue residency in a program where she would work with underserved patient population and hopes to positively impact this vulnerable population with knowledge and empathy. She also loves the focus on lifestyle medicine work that was already being done by Crozer family medicine residency program and is very excited to jump right in at be part of that. 

Her interest in medicine include community heath, health equity, global medicine, preventative medicine, women’s health, and increasing health literacy. She is married and is a mother of four children. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family, cooking, baking, traveling and hanging out with her friends.

Keri Rosen – PGYI - Keri grew up in New York, and earned a BS in Environmental Policy and an MSc in Animal Welfare. She spent several years working in the field of animal protection and animal advocacy before making the decision to pursue medicine.

When Keri started medical school, she knew she wanted to find a specialty and a residency program dedicated to their communities while also providing training in public policy. During her clinical rotations, she was inspired by the commitment of the family medicine physicians she met to their patients and to healthcare equality, as well as the breadth of ways that they use their training—ranging from community clinic work to advocacy in the public sphere.

Her interests include plant-based nutrition, healthcare in correctional systems, osteopathic manipulation, and policy. Outside of work, she prioritizes spending time with friends and family, catching up on her news podcasts while running or biking, and volunteering for animal protection organizations.

Alex Kocsik – PGYI - Alex grew up in Massachusetts before moving out to the Midwest where she went to the University of Michigan for undergrad (Go Blue!) studying biology and anthropology. She took a couple years off before going to medical school to live in New York City and pursue clinical research in multiple sclerosis, a field of medicine close to her heart. She then went on to spend the last four years here in Philadelphia attending medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, finding her passion for family medicine while rotating as a third year student and again as a fourth year student right here at Crozer Family Health. She quickly knew that this program was the ideal place for her to grow as a physician and develop her interests within the field, including women's health, improving access to equitable healthcare, and addiction medicine. 

When she's not at work, you can find Alex in her spare time woodworking (building anything from tables, to couches, to bedframes), playing in her local competitive dodgeball leagues, having a craft beer with friends in Philly, camping at a state park, or spending time with her two cats, Eleanor and Rigby. 

Tom Spanarkel – PGYI - Tom was born and raised in New Jersey. He went to Fordham University for undergrad. He majored in Integrative Neuroscience with a concentration in cell & molecular studies and minored in Business Administration. He studied abroad in Northern Queensland Australia at James Cook University focusing his studies on the Aborigines People. After college, he went on to get a Masters of Biomedical Science at Rutgers and he worked as an Environmental Health Inspector. Tom went on to medical school at Rowan School of Medicine in South Jersey. He completed an internship in Emergency Medicine after medical school. He shifted gears and pursued Family Medicine at Crozer.  He is excited to work with patients from all backgrounds to maintain and achieve a healthy life. Tom is thrilled to be a part of Crozer due to their commitment to the community and to their residents!

In his free time, Tom enjoys biking, playing tennis, checking out new breweries, traveling and going to concerts.

Dan Pineda – PGYI - Dan was born and raised at the Jersey Shore in Wall Township, NJ with his parents and older sister.  He completed his undergraduate education at University of the Sciences and was a member of their Division II collegiate baseball team. He attended medical school at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, where he enjoyed his time learning from the diverse and vibrant population of Camden, NJ.

Dan made the decision to pursue medicine early in his educational journey. Both of his parents are primary care physicians, so they instilled the urge to help others in him at a young age. After meeting the faculty, residents, and incredible program director, he knew that Crozer was the right place for him. His interests include lifestyle medicine, specifically exercise prescriptions and functional movement, sports medicine, and inpatient medicine.

Stefanie Abbott, PGYI - Stefanie was born and raised in Warwick, RI. She spent her summers as a camp counselor where her love for medicine began as she helped an injured camper through a scary situation. In college, she majored in psychology, with minors in neuroscience and religion. She combined these interests in science and spirituality by working as a chaplain, and resolved to bring humanity into her practice of medicine. She kept busy between undergrad and medical school living in Israel, working in research, traveling, volunteering, and working as an environmental scientist. 

In medical school, Stefanie decided to pursue a career in primary care because of her love for working with both the pediatric and geriatric communities. She moved to Chicago, IL for her clinical rotations to work with a more diverse and underserved population. Stefanie is proud to be a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society which promotes compassionate patient care. 

Stefanie decided to come back to the East Coast for residency and is excited to be living in a vibrant city. When she isn’t exploring Philly finding delicious places to eat, she can usually be found at home with her cats Jax and Pip. Stefanie enjoys building strong and meaningful connections with her patients. Through her time in the Crozer Family Medicine residency, she hopes to explore her interests in palliative care and academic medicine.

Amy Steinhauer, PGYI - Amy grew up in Westville, New Jersey with her mother and younger brother. She attended Rowan University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a concentration in Women’s Studies. After her undergraduate education, she worked for a physician where she was first introduced to patient care. The relationships she built while working were influential and everlasting that she decided to change her career trajectory and pursue medicine.  

She attended Thomas Jefferson University to earn her medical prerequisites, then went on to study medicine at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine where her love of family medicine had become abundantly clear. Amy wanted variety in all forms: age, opportunities for hands on OMM and procedures, in addition to offering preventative care. She is excited to be a part of Crozer’s team, after auditioning with Crozer during her fourth year, she quickly realized that no other program would meet the standard that they had set. 

She still lives in southern NJ, close to family and friends. In her downtime she enjoys spending time with loved ones, creating something crafty, going on adventures with friends, or snuggling on the couch with her cats Will, Jake and Skittles. 

Anna Driscoll, PGYI - Anna was raised in Connecticut but has been living in Philadelphia since 2014. She graduated from Wheaton College in Massachusetts with a double major in Neuroscience and Italian Studies and proudly speaks Italian. She began working in cancer research after graduating, first at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, and then the Abramson Cancer Center at UPenn. She was inspired by her daily interactions with patients and physicians in the hospital setting to pursue a career in medicine and completed a post-bacc program at UPenn.

Prior to starting medical school at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University, Anna relocated to Saida, Lebanon for 6 months to volunteer directly with Syrian families with refugee status in Lebanon. After such an enriching and influential experience, Anna returned to the US with a renewed sense of purpose, and she plans to continue to work with disadvantaged groups throughout her career.

She is excited to be a part of the Crozer family. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting delicious meals, weightlifting with her husband, long walks with her standard poodle and being a plant mom.

Samantha Snyder, PGYI - Sam was born and raised in Delaware County. She completed her undergraduate degrees in criminology and neuroscience at Penn, also getting her master’s in criminology during her four years there. After completing medical school in Chicago, she was excited to move home to Delco for residency. She especially missed Wawa. In her free time, Sam enjoys running, shopping, vacationing with her husband, and spending time with her corgi, HRH Prince Philip.

• Undergraduate Education: Lehigh University
• Medical Education: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Liz grew up just outside of Atlantic City, N.J. She completed her undergraduate education at Lehigh University where she studied biomechanical engineering within the Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences Program. Her free time was split between beekeeping and high jumping for the women's track team.

She made the decision to pursue medicine towards the end of college with the idea of becoming a PCP in mind. After meeting the faculty, residents, and ancillary staff at Crozer during her fourth-year audition rotation, she knew she found the right fit for her. Her interests include addiction medicine, lifestyle medicine, and gender-affirming care. When she isn't at work she can be found running, walking, or roller-skating along the Schuylkill. 

• Undergraduate Education: The Pennsylvania State University
• Medical Education: Drexel University College of Medicine
• Master's Degree: Thomas Jefferson University 

Josh is a Pennsylvania native, having been raised in Montgomery County his entire life. He attended The Pennsylvania State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in immunology and infectious diseases. Following his undergraduate education, he spent two years at Thomas Jefferson University where he earned his master's degree in public health. He wrote his graduate thesis on hepatitis C screening. Josh then attended Drexel University College of Medicine where he discovered his interest in family medicine. 

Josh’s love of longitudinal patient care and the desire to build strong relationships with his patients is what drew him to the field of family medicine. He is excited to be a part of the Crozer family and is looking forward to caring for the people of the city he has known his whole life.   

In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and son, walking his corgi Pepper, going to the movies, and watching Penn State football every season with friends and family! 

• Undergraduate Education: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Medical Education: Temple School of Medicine 

Sunday was born and raised in Nigeria for 12 years and currently calls Somerset, N.J., home. He spent four years at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where he earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in biological science and a minor in psychology. He completed his medical school career at Temple where he discovered a passion for mentorship and serving the community which fueled his passion for academics and continuity of care that family medicine has to offer.  

Outside of medicine, you can find Sunday playing table tennis, biking, or drawing portraits.

• Undergraduate Education: Ramapo College of New Jersey
• Medical Education: Rowan School of Medicine

Liz grew up just outside of New York City in Washington Township, N.J., with her parents and two younger brothers. She completed her undergraduate degree at Ramapo College of New Jersey in biology in preparation for medical school which had been her goal since middle school. After undergrad, she took a gap year during which time she worked as a scribe for an inpatient medical group at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J. She then attended Rowan School of Medicine for medical school. 

She currently lives in Haddonfield, N.J., with her fiance, Charles. In her free time, Liz loves to read (especially Stephen King) and listen to true crime podcasts. She is also an avid swimmer and Phillies baseball fan.

• Undergraduate Education: Lehigh University 
• Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dana grew up in Glenside, Pa., with her parents and seven brothers and sisters. As the middle child of eight, she was starved for attention from her parents so she decided to become a doctor. She attended Lehigh University where she majored in French Language and Literature. She is very passionate about studying languages and cultures which is what drew her to residency at Crozer. She is now pursuing a language certification in Spanish. She attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she was the president of the Pulmonics Acapella group and ran monthly karaoke parties at local retirement homes. 

Dana was drawn to Family Medicine first and foremost because of her love of getting to know different people and building relationships. She hopes to have a career one day where she can combine her passions for people, languages, and medicine and speak different languages on a daily basis. Within family medicine, Dana hopes to pursue a Global Health fellowship. Her other interests include geriatric medicine as well as OB. For fun, Dana loves spending time with her siblings and nieces, going on runs with her Goldendoodle, and attending dance classes in Philadelphia.

• Undergraduate Education: University of Connecticut 
• Medical Education: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Paras is originally from Connecticut and lived there for most of his life up until medical school. He went to the University of Connecticut for his bachelor’s degree, majoring in biology and psychology. He went straight to medical school at the University of New England in Maine and did his third-year rotations in Reading, Pa.  

Paras’ passion for family medicine stems from his undergraduate work with the Area Health Education Center of Connecticut. He was driven by how much of an impact primary care and patient education can have on patients with limited resources. His interests in family medicine include working with underserved populations, sports medicine, and urgent care. Paras is thrilled to be joining the Crozer family as the program really allows for residents to cater their education towards their own interests.  

Outside of work, Paras enjoys playing basketball, going to breweries, and reading books. He is excited to be in Philly and explore all the restaurants and bars in the area!

• Undergraduate Education: Drexel University
• Medical Education: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Sowmya is originally from the suburbs of southeast Pennsylvania. She completed her undergraduate degree in biological sciences while spending time in the research lab and volunteering, all while living in the wonderful city of Philadelphia. She then made the move to sunny Tampa Bay for medical school. 

During rotations, Sowmya realized that she enjoyed family medicine which offered the ability to practice a broad scope of medicine and build a strong relationship with patients of all ages over time. She enjoys preventative medicine in the primary care setting and promoting health and wellness. She is particularly interested in women’s health, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine. 

She found that Crozer was the perfect fit due to the supportive environment and well-rounded training. She is excited to be back home near Philly with her family again. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, working out, learning Indian recipes, and spending time with family and friends. 

• Undergraduate Education: University of Delaware
• Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Brandon grew up in Tredyffrin/Easttown, Pa. He attended the University of Delaware for undergrad and earned a degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in exercise physiology. Brandon next attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine before beginning residency at Crozer Family Medicine. 

In medical school, Brandon was drawn to family medicine for the variety of chief complaints that can be seen in one day and the ability to form long-term relationships with patients. Brandon is currently interested in lifestyle medicine and aesthetic medicine. In his free time, Brandon enjoys taking care of his plants, electronic music production, running, powerlifting, cooking, and attempting to try every restaurant in Philadelphia.

• Undergraduate Education: New York University
• Medical Education: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Contact: Samantha.diangelus@crozer.org

Sam is originally from a small town on Long Island, N.Y., where she grew up with her parents and older brothers. She attended college at New York University where she created her own major at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She fulfilled the pre-med pre-requisites while taking courses in the social sciences to develop a theory on human identity formation. Her undergraduate days were spent heavily contending with the theory of nature versus nurture. Upon completing her degree at NYU, she moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia where she spent two and a half years working in direct care, completing a post-baccalaureate master’s program at Rutgers University, and then scribing in a private ophthalmology practice before ultimately leaving the east coast to start medical school. Sam entered medical school with the understanding that she would become a family physician due to her love for the continuity of care and relationship building that occurs in the field. Sam’s time at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine reaffirmed her passion for patient education, health literacy, and advocacy, and sparked her interest in geriatric medicine. Intern year gave her a new appreciation for hospice and palliative care, advanced care planning and medical ethics.

Sam currently lives in Broomall with her husband, Sal, as they await the arrival of their first child, and two cats, Augustus and Dido. Outside of work, she can be found exploring local parks, baking and cooking new gluten-free recipes, playing strategy games with friends, or just kicking back with her husband re-watching episodes of The Office for a good laugh.

• Undergraduate Education:West Virginia University
• Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Kelley grew up in Columbia, Md., with her parents and two younger brothers, to whom she remains very close. She attended WVU for undergraduate school where she studied psychology. After graduation from college, she worked in a laboratory doing bench research for one year. Although she loved the basic sciences, she decided clinical medicine was her passion. She subsequently earned her master’s in biomedical sciences from PCOM before matriculating into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program in 2016. During medical school, Kelley enjoyed participating in multiple leadership positions, including DO class council representative and Addiction Medicine Club treasurer. Within family medicine, Kelley is interested in women’s health and in-office procedures. 

For fun, Kelley loves staying active and exploring Philadelphia. One of her favorite activities is running. She ran the Philadelphia Marathon during her third year of medical school and would love to run another marathon during her time in residency.

• Undergraduate Education: Penn State University - University Park
• Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 
• Contact: wesley.hwang@crozer.org 

Wesley was born in New York City, but grew up in the Poconos in the town of Stroudsburg, Pa. He attended Penn State for his undergraduate education and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-medicine. He then completed a Master of Biomedical Sciences program at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pa. Afterwards, he spent time working as a medical assistant at a physical medicine and rehabilitation office, where he came to realize his interest in building rapport with patients.

During his third year of medical school, Wesley decided to pursue family medicine as his specialty. He values the wide range of medicine that family medicine encompasses and the importance of the patient-physician relationship in providing the best care. Wesley holds interests in preventive medicine, global medicine, and working with underserved populations and aspires to go on medical missions in the future. He is excited to be at Crozer where he can learn and be in a community that will foster those ambitions.

Wesley enjoys playing pick-up basketball and volleyball and is always looking to discover new music. Sometimes, you might find him supporting his beloved Liverpool F.C. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Julie, and new puppy, Gom.

• Undergraduate Education:University of Pennsylvania
• Medical Education: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
• Contact: meghan.mcdonald@crozer.org

Meghan grew up right outside of Scranton, Pa. Yes, that silly place where The Office is based. She moved to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania for her undergraduate degree in public health, and has never left! After college, she worked at the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers as a health coach. This experience fueled her drive to become involved in primary care.

In medical school at Temple, Meghan was inspired by her mentors in family medicine and her patients during her rotations! She is drawn to fostering the doctor-patient relationship and contributing to the health of her community.

Outside of medicine, you can find Meghan at the beach with her dog, Mae, or watching Property Brothers.

• Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Undergraduate Education: Saint Joseph’s University
• Contact: gerald.orlando@crozer.org

Gerald was born and raised in South Philadelphia where he still resides. He attended Saint Joseph’s Prep High School before attending Saint Joseph’s University where he earned a major in biology and a minor in chemistry and classics. Gerald attended medical school in his hometown of Philadelphia at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he helped start the Addiction Medicine Club.

Gerald’s love of medicine started at a young age when he realized a love of basic sciences. His love of family medicine was sparked through his interaction with his own primary care doctor, whom he shadowed during undergrad. He completed his fourth-year clerkship in family medicine at Crozer and fell in love with the program and immediately felt a part of the family. He hopes to pursue his interests in sports medicine and addiction medicine.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing his banjo and guitar, spending time with his beautiful wife, Valerie, fishing everywhere possible, and being a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan.

Undergraduate Education: Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Medical Education: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Contact: Joseph.panzera@crozer.org

Joseph is originally from Nutley, N.J., where he was born and raised. He spent four years at Rutgers University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in psychology. It was during his time at Rutgers University when he began working in health care and began to develop a passion for medicine. After earning his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, N.Y., he moved to Philadelphia to begin residency.

In medical school, Joseph was drawn to family medicine because it allowed him to develop a strong relationship with his patients as well as the wide variety of patients that could be seen in a typical day. Family medicine also allowed Joseph to interact with patients in a primary care setting and focus on preventative care. He is particularly interested in sports medicine and academic medicine.

In Joe’s free time, he enjoys traveling, running, hiking, baking, cooking, and spending time with his wife, Olivia, and puppy, Clover.

Undergraduate Education: University of Vermont

Medical Education: University of Vermont

Born and raised in the northeast, most recently from Burlington, Vt., where he completed his undergraduate and medical school at the University of Vermont, Elias, his spouse, and three children made the big move to the city this spring and they are excited about exploring all Philly has to offer! Professionally, Elias is excited about providing care for underserved populations, women’s health, as well as addiction and mental health treatment in the primary care setting. He enjoys following politics and listening to NPR, spending time outdoors with family and friends, running, and playing tennis

• Undergraduate Education: Widener University
• Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Contact: amber.char@crozer.org

Amber is originally from the Philadelphia area and grew up in Bucks County with her parents and younger brother. She attended Widener University for her undergraduate education where she studied biology and biochemistry, and was a member of the women’s track and field team. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and fell in love with the field of family medicine with specific interests in sports medicine. 

She is very excited to be a part of the Crozer family, where she can continue to care for patients in Delaware County. It is her passion to be an advocate for each of her patient’s through the continuity that Crozer Family Medicine provides to this community.

Outside of medicine she is very into fitness, hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach, and enjoys watching football every season supporting the Eagles!

• Undergraduate Education: Allegheny College
• Medical Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
• Contact: sean.loose@crozer.org

Sean grew up in the small town of Beaver, Pa., outside of Pittsburgh. He attended Allegheny College in northwestern Pennsylvania and received his bachelor’s degree in biology before moving to Philadelphia for medical school.

In medical school, Sean was drawn to family medicine because of the variety of patients seen in a typical day at the office and the focus on face-to-face patient care. During residency, he has developed increased interest in sports medicine and plans to pursue a fellowship in the field. He also enjoys working with underserved populations.

Outside of medicine, Sean enjoys any time spent outside, playing tennis, watching baseball, reading, and spending time with friends and family, including his wife Sarah, who is also in residency. They can usually be found eating or in search of new food to try.