The Votes Are In
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network is thrilled to have ten “Top Doctors” and six “Centers of Excellence” named in Philadelphia magazine this year. We are extremely proud of this year’s winners and believe these awards are reflective of several large-scale
initiatives we’ve undertaken over the past few years. Through a variety of innovative programs, we have:
-- bolstered the quality of care in several key areas of medicine
-- sharply reduced the rates of hospital-acquired infection across the entire network
-- deepened our connection to the community with our public health fairs and programs
-- implemented a ground-breaking Emergency Room pre-registration program
-- garnered grants and awards from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania,
among other organizations
In short, there’s never been a better time to get to know Einstein. Using this page, you can find more information on each
of our winners, including how to contact them. You can also call 1-800-EINSTEIN for appointments or more information on any
Einstein doctor or program.
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Mark Capkin, MD
Internal Medicine
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Capkin specializes in preventive medicine.
Arthur Chernoff, MD
Chairman, Division of Endocrinology
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Chernoff specializes in diabetes, osteoporosis and thyroid disorders.
Debra Copit, MD
Director, Breast Imaging
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Copit is an expert on the latest breast imaging techniques and has been director of breast imaging at Einstein’s Marion-Louise
Saltzman Women’s Center for 13 years.
Alberto Esquenazi, MD
Chairman, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
MossRehab
Dr. Esquenazi specializes in amputee rehabilitation, mobility evaluation and treatment and gait analysis.
Lisa Jablon, MD
Department of Surgery
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Jablon is a breast surgeon who specializes in breast cancer research, treatment and risk reduction.
Lori Jardines, MD
Department of Surgery
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Jardines is a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer surgery.
Philip Katz, MD
Chairman, Division of Gastroenterology
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Katz specializes in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), swallowing disorders and esophageal disorders.
Mark Kotapka, MD
Chairman, Division of Neurosurgery
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Kotapka specializes in pituitary tumors, skull base surgery and spinal surgery.
Nathaniel Mayer, MD
Director of Motor Control Analysis Lab
Emeritus Director, Drucker Brain Injury Center
MossRehab
Dr. Mayer’s expertise is in motor control analysis, spasticity management, and brain injury rehabilitation. He is the founder
of MossRehab’s Drucker Brain Injury Center.
Lawrence Solin, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiation Oncology
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Dr. Solin specializes in treatment of breast malignancies.
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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 treatment
for adolescents.
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
Program Director: Michael DeStefano, PhD
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
Clinical Director: Arthur Gershkoff, MD
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
Chair of Emergency Medicine: Carl Chudnofsky, MD
Einstein is a Level I Trauma Center offering 24/7 care for urgent medical and surgical emergencies.
For more information on any of Einstein’s Centers of Excellence, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-EINSTEIN.
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