Residents

Medical Education Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Ansu grew up in the Pittsburgh area and graduated from Duquesne with a BS in Biology. She frequently came to Philly to visit extended family and is excited to call this area home. She attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and during her rotations realizing she liked a little bit of everything Family Medicine felt like the right specialty for her. Crozer was the perfect fit because it provided a diverse education in primary care and preventative medicine-including lifestyle and OMM. The wonderful co-residents and supportive staff were a pleasant bonus. In the future, she hopes to work in a full spectrum outpatient clinic incorporating OMM and lifestyle medicine and eventually end up in academic medicine. She and her husband live in Delaware County and enjoy trying the latest Tik Tok recipe, checking out new workout classes, and spending time with friends and family. 

Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Phillip was born and raised in Delaware County, PA and plans to stay here! He attended both the Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine and Villanova University. Before medicine, he worked as a chemist for GlaxoSmithKline for 6 years. He currently has an interest in general Family Medicine and plans to eventually practice in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He spends most of his free time with his wife and baby and tries to spend as much time as possible outside. 

Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia 

David was born in Minnesota and grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Georgia Tech where he studied computer science. After deciding that he didn’t enjoy talking to computers all day, he moved to South Korea where he spent several years teaching English and discovering himself. Late into his twenties, he decided to pursue medicine and returned to the states to attend medical school. David chose family medicine as it would allow him to work with both adults and children. He loves teaching and believes it to be an important aspect of primary care. The opportunity for longitudinal care was also something that appealed to him, and he is excited to be able to build continuity with his patients. Outside of medicine, David enjoys hanging out with family, friends, and his imaginary pet raccoon. 

Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine  

Born and raised in Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania, Jacob attended the University of Scranton for majors in Biomathematics and Philosophy, going on to attend medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His interest in family medicine is a culmination of his experiences growing up in rural northeastern PA, where there is a high demand for doctors of any kind, especially practitioners who can cover a variety of ailments like family medicine doctors. He also noticed during medical school that he looked forward to working each day during his family medicine rotation. In his free time, Jacob enjoys playing guitar, writing stand-up comedy, and playing challenging video games. Over the past few years, he's also become a bit of a movie buff, although he has a lot of movies to catch up on. 

Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Rachelle was born and raised in California and started her seven-year massage therapy career in San Diego. Her husband’s Navy career moved them all over the country - from Washington to upstate New York, where they fell in love with the east coast. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Russell Sage College, a historically all women’s college in Troy, NY and completed her post baccalaureate with U.C. Berkeley when she decided she wanted to become an osteopathic physician. PCOM was Rachelle’s first choice and when she was accepted, they moved to Springfield, PA. Rachelle auditioned with the Crozer’s Family Medicine program during her fourth year and they quickly made the top of her list. Her clinical interests include OMM, geriatrics, and women’s health. Outside of medicine, she enjoys trying new breweries and wineries with her husband, cheering on her six-month-old daughter as she tries to eat her own foot, making sure her two dogs don’t chase the groundhog living under the shed, tending to her many, many plants, and exploring local nature trails and Target aisles. 

Medical Education: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 

 Originally born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, she moved to Erie, PA, during her childhood. While she embraced her new home in Erie, she maintained a strong connection to her roots, spending her summers in Bosnia. Growing up with a blend of cultural experiences helped instill a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and community connections. 

 She completed her undergraduate studies at Gannon University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology. Her academic journey led her to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. 

 Enesa was drawn to family medicine due to the longevity of care it offers, allowing her to form meaningful, long-term relationships with her patients. She finds fulfillment in treating individuals of all ages, ensuring their health and well-being across different life stages. Her interests in family medicine extend to women’s health, sports medicine, addressing healthcare disparities, and promoting health on a broader scale.  

 Outside of medicine, Enesa is an avid soccer enthusiast, she not only enjoys playing the sport but also finds joy in watching matches and supporting her favorite team (Visca Barca!). She also finds joy in reading, exploring new places through travel, and baking. 

Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia 

Zach was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Auburn University, where he graduated with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. Following undergrad, Zach attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia campus for his medical school training. Zach then completed a Transitional Year Residency internship in Tampa, Florida before moving to Philadelphia to begin his Family Medicine training. Having been born and raised in the Southeast, he is excited for this new adventure in Philadelphia and the East Coast. Zach's particular interests within Family Medicine are Sports Medicine and Lifestyle medicine, and he is thrilled to be joining the Crozer team.  

Medical Education: Rowan University College of Osteopathic Medicine 

 Andrew grew up across the Delaware River in Moorestown, New Jersey with his parents and three siblings. Raised within a household of three osteopathic family physicians, he saw how continuity and advocacy for patient-centered care could have an impact within a community for generations. After studying the regenerative ability of the axolotl spinal cord and competing for the cross-country and track teams at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA, he began medical school at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in South Jersey. He is ecstatic to begin his training in family medicine at Crozer where he may pursue his interests in sports medicine and health equity while providing care for the underserved. Outside of the office you may find Andrew tending to his houseplants and herbs, fiddling around on the trombone or blasting away on his ukulele, Trusting The Process™, and hobby-jogging along the Delaware River. 

Medical Education: University of Maryland School of Medicine 

After spending most of her childhood in Illinois, Jane and her family eventually settled in Pennsylvania, where she pursued a BS in Vertebrae Biology and minor in Health Policy Administration at The Pennsylvania State University. Jane's fascination with medicine grew during her undergraduate years, eventually leading her to the University of Maryland School of Medicine. During her third and fourth year, she found herself enjoying each of her clinical rotations and the opportunities to connect with patients of all ages. Among her rotations, family medicine resonated the most with Jane, where she saw physicians cultivate lasting relationships with patients and tackle a wide variety of medical challenges. Jane’s current interests include working with pediatric patients, outpatient procedures, lifestyle medicine and patient centered care. Outside of working hours, you can find Jane busy making greeting cards, reading a book, playing badminton with friends, or enjoying time visiting nearby restaurants in search of a good meal. 

Medical Education: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Kiran was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She went to undergrad at West Chester University, where she was part of the Honors College. She majored in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Communication Studies. Throughout the years, her love for medicine grew as she spent time volunteering at hospitals and organizing free health fairs. She attended medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). There she discovered her love for Family Medicine and building connections with a diverse patient population. She enjoys working with children of all different ages and the elderly population.  Kiran was excited to move closer to home for residency. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies/tv shows and attending concerts. She loves to bake. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. 

Medical Education: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 

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.

Medical Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 

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.

Medical Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 

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. 

Medical Education: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine 

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.

Medical Education: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

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.

Medical Education: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 

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.

Medical Education: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine 

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. 

 Medical Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University 

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.

Medical Education: University of Illinois College of Medicine 

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, 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.

Medical Education: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine 

 Amir is originally from Westchester County, the suburbs of New York City. He played soccer throughout high school and continued to play club soccer in college. He attended Stony Brook University for his undergraduate education where he studied Business Management with double minors in Biology and Chemistry. He then attended the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. Amir completed his Family Medicine Residency at Northwell Phelps Hospital in Westchester County, New York. He is excited to continue his education in sports medicine at Crozer Health.  

 When he's not working, Amir spends his free time with friends & family, playing soccer, hiking, going to the gym, and watching sports.