Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Physicians Recognized as "Top Doctors" by Philadelphia Magazine
Philadelphia, PA, May 12, 2006– A distinguished group of physicians from Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, representing a variety of clinical areas, have
been recognized as “Top Doctors” by
Philadelphia Magazine in its May issue. An independent research firm surveyed physicians at area hospitals to identify their peers who they consider
highly skilled, exceptional doctors. Extensive screening of the doctor’s educational and professional experience was conducted
before final selections were made. Physicians from Albert Einstein Healthcare Network include:
Lawrence H. Brent, MD
Chairman, Division of Rheumatology
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Brent’s expertise is in treating lupus/SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) and arthritis of the spine.
Debra Somers Copit, MD
Director, Breast Imaging
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Copit is an expert on the latest breast imaging techniques . She launched one of the nation’s first mammography screening
programs for women with disabilities.
Nathaniel Mayer, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitiation
Director, Jerome M. and Sylvan W. Drucker Brain Injury Center for Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Research and Training and
Director, Motor Control Analysis Laboratory MossRehab
Dr. Mayer’s expertise is in motor control analysis and spasticity management. He founded MossRehab’s Drucker Brain Injury
Center that treats patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury.
Santiago Munoz, MD
Chairman, Division of Hepatology and Director, Einstein Center for Liver Disease
Dr. Munoz’ expertise is in liver disease and transplantation. His areas of interest include chronic virus hepatitis, biliary
cirrhosis, porphyria and other liver diseases.
Steven L. Sivak, MD
Chairman, Department of Medicine
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Sivak’s expertise is in medical informatics (use of information technology for medical education, patient databases and
systems to improve efficiencies of care), as well as preventive care.
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, a member of the Jefferson Health System, provides healthcare services through Albert Einstein
Medical Center, Germantown Community Health Services, Willow Terrace (a nursing home), Einstein at Elkins Park, MossRehab,
Willowcrest (a center for subacute care), Belmont Behavioral Health and a number of outpatient and satellite locations. Einstein
also operates a primary care network, Einstein Neighborhood Healthcare. For more information, visit
www.einstein.edu or call 1-800-EINSTEIN.
CONTACT: Judy Horwitz
Communications Specialist
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
215-456-6767
horwitzj@einstein.edu
Publish date: May 12, 2006
