Six Einstein Programs Recognized as Centers of Excellence by Philadelphia Magazine

Philadelphia, PA, April 28, 2008 -- Six programs at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network were recognized by Philadelphia Magazine as Centers of Excellence that offer expert treatment in its May 2008 issue. The Einstein programs include:

Einstein Bariatrics
Einstein at Elkins Park
Director:  Ramsey Dallal, MD
In 2007, Einstein Bariatrics was designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.  Since the program started in 2005, 400 procedures have successfully been performed at Einstein Bariatrics.  The program also offers an Adolescent Program.

Drucker Brain Injury Center
MossRehab
Director:  Thomas Watanabe, MD
The Drucker Brain Injury Center is a model of continuum-of-care service, which includes a day hospital program with intensive rehab to allow patients to go home at night; the Clubhouse where members cook, clean and re-learn activities of daily living, and the Community Residence Program offering supervised transitional living arrangements, among other services.  

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Belmont Behavioral Health (Part of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network)
A full range of in- and outpatient services are offered for children and adolescents for a wide range of mental and behavioral problems.  The Therapeutic Bridge Program links families with support services in the community, and Belmont’s School-Based Program works with schools to help prevent school crises. Einstein’s Crisis Response Center is the city’s only 24/7 emergency center for children and adolescents.

Eating Disorders Program
Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
Clinical Program Coordinator:  Lauren Strobeck, PsyD
Belmont’s Eating Disorders Program offers an inpatient unit, a partial hospitalization program, and outpatient services for people with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating disorders.

Stroke Center
MossRehab
Certified for acute and rehab care, MossRehab has specialty programs in gait and motion analysis, robotic-assisted physical therapy and aphasia.

Trauma
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Department of Surgery
Chairman, Division of Trauma & Surgical Critical Care: Mark Kaplan, MD, FACS
Einstein is a Level I Trauma Center offering 24/7 care for urgent medical and surgical emergencies.

Publish date: April 29, 2008