Administrative Leadership

Arnold W. Cohen, MD
Chairman and Residency Program Director; Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

Dr. Cohen is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College, Ithaca, NY where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha.  He completed two years of a medical residency prior to completing residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.  After time spent in the U.S. Air Force as a Major stationed at David Grant Medical Center in California, Dr. Cohen returned to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to complete his fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine. Dr. Cohen is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, and has special interests in medical complications of pregnancy, diabetes in pregnancy and prematurity prevention. He also has special expertise in managed care, electronic medical record systems and medical liability issues.

Throughout his career, Dr. Cohen has held various leadership positions.  He served as Chairman, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia; Director, Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; and Corporate Medical Director of Women’s Health at U.S. Healthcare, later Aetna Inc., Blue Bell, PA.  In this role, he was responsible for program development and implementation, contracting, and coverage policies relating to all of women’s health. In 2002, Dr. Cohen returned to Albert Einstein Medical Center as Chairman and Residency Program Director. He also serves on the Board of Overseers of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network.

Dr. Cohen is presently a Board Member of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine and the Coalition and Center for Ethical Medical Testimony and Vice President of the Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia. He has served as President of the Philadelphia Perinatal Society, President of the Pennsylvania Perinatal Association, Chairman of Pennsylvania section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Chairman of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Committee on Course Coordination.  Dr. Cohen has been and continues to be a reviewer for many journals, including Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the New England Journal of Medicine. He has authored more than 100 articles and abstracts and has contributed to many texts in the field. Dr. Cohen has lectured nationally and internationally on high risk obstetric topics as well as issues relating to the business of medicine. He has served on many local, state and national committees relating to obstetrical care of undeserved populations and perinatal care.  

Philip Horn, MD
Associate Program Director; Gynecological Surgery

Dr. Horn is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital.  He has been involved in medical education with residents and students since 1994 and is the recipient of multiple teaching awards from both Albert Einstein Medical Center and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Horn is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

David Jaspan, DO
Associate Program Director; Chief, Gynecology; Director, Minimally Invasive and Pelvic Surgery

Dr. Jaspan is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his role as Associate Program Director, Dr. Jaspan is active at the institutional level and serves as Treasurer, Albert Einstein Medical Center Medical Staff Board and is a member of the Quality Assurance Council, Cancer Committee and Operating Room Committee.  

Dr. Jaspan is a three time recipient of the American Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Excellence in Teaching Award; his most recent award was for the 2004-2005 academic year.  He also was selected into the prestigious Solvay Scholars Program by APGO in 2003.  Dr. Jaspan is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology.  

Charles R.B. Beckmann, MD, MHPE
Director, Ob/Gyn Academic Affairs; Medical Director, Paley Ob/Gyn Associates

Dr. Beckmann graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago and obtained his Masters in Health Professions Education at the University of Illinois.  He also holds a Certificate in Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.  Dr. Beckmann is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Beckmann is an active participant in graduate medical education at Albert Einstein Medical Center and serves as a member on both the institution's Graduate Education Committee and the Continuing Medical Education Committees.  He is author of over 60 papers and 5 books including Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5th edition.  Dr. Beckmann also is a reviewer for various journals including Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Journal of Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing. He is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology.  

General Obstetrics and Gynecology

Stephanie Almeida, DO joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty in August 2004 upon graduation from Albert Einstein Medical Center's obstetrics and gynecology residency program.  Dr. Almeida was appointed to the position of Administrative Chief Resident during her last year of training.  She is a graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Charles RB Beckmann, MD, MHPE - please see Dr. Beckmann's detailed biography under the Administrative Leadership section above. 

Mabel Bonilla, MD joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty in October 2004.  She is a graduate of Ponce Medical School, Puerto Rico and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at MCP/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.  

Janet Ko, MD is the most recent addition to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty. Dr. Ko graduated from Einstein's obstetrics and gynecology residency program in July 2006 where she was appointed to the position of Administrative Chief Resident during her last year of training.  She is a graduate of Memorial University Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine, Canada.

Hyun-Joo Lee, MD is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center.  

Deslyn Mancini, MD is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.  Dr. Mancini is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital.

John Myers, DO serves as the Medical Student Clerkship Director for Jefferson Medical College students rotating at Einstein.  Dr. Myers is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center.  

Claire Robinson, MD is board certified in both obstetrics/gynecology and gynecology.  Dr. Robinson is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.  She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia.

Farly Sejour, MD is a 2005 graduate of Einstein's obstetrics and gynecology residency program and joined the faculty of the Department upon completion of the program. Dr. Sejour served as Administrative Chief Resident in his final year of training and was the recipient of the institution's 2005 William and Margaret Menin Humanistic Sensitivity Award. He completed his medical school education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson (UMDNJ- RWJ).  

Maternal - Fetal Medicine

James Byers, MD is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology and maternal fetal medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the Society of Perinatal Obstetricians. Dr. Byers is a graduate of Dartmouth Medical School, New Hampshire and completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and his maternal fetal medicine fellowship at the State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY (SUNY-Syracuse). He is Clinical Assistant Professor, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University.

Andrew Chau, MD is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology and maternal fetal medicine.  Dr. Chau is Director of Research for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  He attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at the affiliated hospitals of Louisiana State University and his maternal fetal medicine fellowship at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles.  Dr. Chau is the recipient of a Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education (CREOG) Award.

Arnold Cohen, MD - please see Dr. Cohen's detailed biography under the Administrative Leadership section above. 

Carlene Quashie, MD is Director, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Quashie is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology and maternal fetal medicine and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.  She is Assistant Professor, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University.  Dr. Quashie attended medical school at the State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse (SUNY-Syracuse) and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia and her maternal fetal medicine fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.

Gynecology

David Jaspan, DO - please see Dr. Jaspan's detailed biography under the Administrative Leadership section above. 

Philip Horn, MD - please see Dr. Horn's detailed biography under the Administrative Leadership section above. 

Gynecologic Oncology

Charles Dunton, MD is Chief, Main Line Gynecologic Oncology and AEMC Gyn Oncology.

David Holtz, MD is faculty, Main Line Gynecologic Oncology and AEMC Gyn Oncology.

Cynthia Bergman, MD is faculty, Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC) and supervisor of AEMC residents rotating to FCCC.

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Larry I. Barmat, MD serves as Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at Albert Einstein Medical Center. His areas of special interest and research include the use of autologous endometrial coculture to improve in vitro fertilization pregnancy rates.  Dr. Barmat is Adjunct Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Medical College and Professor at Temple University School of Medicine.

Jay S. Schinfeld, MD is Director of the Division of REI at Abington Memorial Hospital. His areas of special interest include pre-implantation genetics and laser laparoscopy.  Dr. Schinfeld is a Clinical Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Medical College.

Stephen G. Somkuti, MD, PhD is Director of the InVitro Fertilization program at the Abington Memorial Hospital Toll Center for Reproductive Science. His research interests include the effects of endometriosis on implantation.  Dr. Somkuti is an Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University/Jefferson Medical College.