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Biography: Dr. Lisa Lescheck-Gelman, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Plymouth Meeting, PA. She is 57 years old. Dr. Lisa Lescheck-Gelman, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital.

Biography: Patrick B. Cooper, MD, FAANS joined Einstein Healthcare Network's Division of Neurosurgery and is a member of the Einstein Spine Institute, an interdisciplinary team of Einstein physicians from Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Cooper joined us from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he had been a senior staff neurosurgeon from 2006 to 2015. During that time he was the Center's director of neurosurgical oncology and the neurosurgery consultant to the Army Surgeon General from 2012 to 2015. Dr. Cooper is board-certified in neurological surgery and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2015. He earned his medical degree from the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He completed his internship and neurosurgery residency training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and received additional, specialized training in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery. He is seeing patients at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and Einstein Medical Center East Norriton.

Biography: Dr. Victoria Schunemann, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist who practices in Blue Bell, PA. She is 39 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. Victoria Schunemann, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Anthony Stefanelli, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Plymouth Meeting, PA. He has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Anthony Stefanelli, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Laurance Smith, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Blue Bell, PA. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 43 years. Dr. Laurance Smith, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Kotapka is the Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery at Einstein. He treats benign and malignant tumors of the brain, including pituitary and cranial base. He also has special interest in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, degenerative spinal conditions including disc disease and spinal stenosis, and the treatment of neurological trauma. Previously Dr. Kotapka served as Vice-Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and was Co-Director of the Center for Cranial Base Surgery and the Pituitary Tumor Program. Dr. Kotapka is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Top Doc, 2008, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2009, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2010, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2011, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2012, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2013, Philadelphia magazine Top Doc, 2014, Philadelphia magazine.

Biography: Dr. Zulfiqar Arif, MD is an Internist who practices in Blue Bell, PA. He is 42 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Zulfiqar Arif, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Biography: Dr. David Hammer, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Plymouth Meeting, PA. He is 37 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. David Hammer, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Biography: Jae Hwang is a dedicated and considerate primary care doctor serving the community of Norristown, PA. Dr. Hwang attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree, and earned his bachelor's at Temple University. Dr. Hwang is a part of Einstein Blue Bell Family. He sees patients for illness, as well as other common and specialized reasons. Dr. Hwang is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation and adapts his consultations and treatment options appropriately to accommodate individual needs and concerns.

Biography: Dr. Carrie Bender, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Blue Bell, PA. She is 43 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Carrie Bender, DO is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Biography: Chris Williamson, MD, specializes in hand, wrist and elbow surgery – including ``wide awake`` hand surgery – treating traumatic and sports-related injuries. He has a focus on nerve and tendon surgery, treating patients for fracture care, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, trigger fingers, tennis and golfers elbow, as well as other forms of tendinitis. Prior to joining Einstein, Dr. Williamson earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, followed by an Upper Extremity Fellowship at the Rothman Institute. He has lectured regionally and nationally, authored multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters and is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Association for Hand Surgery and the Philadelphia Orthopedic Society. Dr. Williamson is seeing patients at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery and Einstein Healthcare Network King of Prussia.

Biography: Dr. Kevin Zakrzewski, MD is an Internist who practices in Blue Bell, PA. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 37 years. Dr. Kevin Zakrzewski, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Drumm, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Norristown, PA. He has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Christopher Drumm, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital.

Biography: Kimberly Duffy, CRNP is a Family Practitioner who practices in Norristown, PA. Kimberly Duffy, CRNP is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital.