Meet the Suburban Geriatrics Team

Our team of compassionate clinicians are looking forward to meeting you. Learn more about them below, and contact us to schedule a visit.

Dr. Robert Pearlstein

Dr. Pearlstein is a Geriatric Specialist who has practiced in Norristown since 1993 after  completing a geriatric fellowship at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center. He enjoys participating in all aspects of geriatric care, including home-care, hospice, teaching and research. Additionally, Dr. Pearlstein is an active board member with the Alzheimer's Association and works closely with other senior community organizations.
E-mail: info@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Dr. Andrew Graf

Born and raised in Montgomery County, Dr. Graf attended Albright College where he did his undergraduate training. He then went on to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine-Bradenton. Afterwards, Dr. Graf completed his Residency at Suburban Community Hospital. He participates in all aspects of geriatrics and internal medicine including hospital rounds, office hours, nursing home care and home visits. Dr. Graf is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and his clinical interests are dementia care and short term rehab. E-mail: info@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Dr. Alexander Kiotis

Dr. Kiotis grew up in the tri-state area and attended Villanova University. After graduating in 1978 he completed medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1982. He completed his internship at PCOM as well. Dr. Kiotis entered practice in Delaware County affiliated with Delaware County Memorial Hospital where he served as Director of Geriatrics in the Department of Family Practice for 22 years. After transitioning this practice to Riddle Hospital Main Line Health, he soon joined Suburban Geriatrics. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and has concentrated his work in geriatrics for over 25 years.  E-mail: alexk@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Dr. Deborah Rattananai

Dr. Rattananai grew up in Modesto, CA and received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed residency training at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Rattananai's main area of interest is geriatric medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancée, son Benjamin and bulldog Moony.

E-mail: debr@suburbangeriatrics.com

                           

Dr. Madeeha Hafeez

Dr. Hafeez was born and raised in Pakistan. She now lives in Abington, PA where she completed Internal Medicine and Geriatric fellowship training at the Abington Hospital. She is passionate about making her patients transition to skilled nursing and rehabilitation seamless. Dr. Hafeez is a life-long learner and enjoys teaching and research. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and an active member of American Geriatric Society and American College of Physicians.

E-mail: madeehah@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 Dr. Michele Shrikanthan

Dr. Shrikanthan is originally from Brooklyn. She moved to Pennsylvania and attended The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. From there, she trained in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh as well as in Geriatrics at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. After her training she worked at Coatesville VA Medical Center serving a geriatrics population for 9 years in the private sector. She now has the privilege of serving Veterans once again at The Southeast Veterans Center in Spring City.  Dr. Shrikanthan looks forward to working closely with patients and their families to meet their goals for their health while maintaining their well being. She is happy to be part of Suburban Geriatrics and looks forward to serving the community in so many ways.
                                            E-mail: micheles@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Dr. Doug Lawson

Dr. Lawson is board certified in Family Medicine. He earned his degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. After receiving his degree, Dr. Lawson completed his residency in the North Philadelphia Health System. He has 15 years of experience in nursing home along with house calls, and office care. Dr. Lawson looks forward to continuing caring for the Montgomery county area with Suburban Geriatrics.
E-mail: dougl@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 Dr. Ronald Julia, Jr.

Dr. Julia was raised in the Lehigh Valley. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine with a Masters in Medical Science. After, Dr. Julia attended St. George's University in Grenada, receiving his Doctorate of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Lehigh Valley Hospital, then served as a hospitalist for several years afterwords. He is now looking forward to helping the geriatric population with their transitions of care and beyond.

E-mail: ronj@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Dr. Rida Shah

Dr. Shah is a board certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree at Services Institute of Medical Sciences in Pakistan. Her residency was in Internal Medicine at Flushing Hospital Medical Center followed her Fellowship training in sleep medicine at Drexel University. Dr. Shah enjoys her role at Suburban Geriatrics.
E-mail: ridas@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Dr. Kim Sabadish

Dr. Sabadish graduated from Hahnemann University Medical School in Philadelphia where she also completed her Internal Medicine internship, residency, and served as chief resident. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and enjoys working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. Dr. Sabadish’s favorite things to do when she’s not working is spending time with her family, including her dogs while exploring her new home town at the Delaware Beach. E-mail: kims@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Dr. Yashoda Rao

Dr. Rao is specializes and is board certified in Internal Medicine. She earned her degree at Bangalore Medical College in 1978. After receiving her degree, Dr. Rao completed her residency in internal medicine at Wyckoff Heights Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. After completing her residency, Dr. Rao went on to complete her fellowship in nephrology at Long Island College in Brooklyn. She has 30 years of internal medicine experience.

Email: yashodar@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

 

Dr. Kelly Cavalli 

Kelly Cavalli, D.O., is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults. Dr. Cavalli earned her degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She completed her residency and internship at Suburban Community Hospital. Dr. Cavalli is a compassionate physician whose interests range from preventative medicine to treating complex cases.  She has been with the Suburban Geriatrics team since 2019. Outside of work, Dr. Cavalli enjoys running and spending time with family. 

E-mail: kellyg@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Dr. Monica Norris 

Dr. Norris attended Ursinus College, majoring in biology. She continued her education at The Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and furthered her medical training at Lancaster General Hospital. In 2001, Dr. Norris joined a private family practice, and cared for patients “from nursery to nursing home.”  She served her community as school and team physician, and her medical corporation as the VP and Medical Director. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Chester County Medical Society and Board Certified by both American Board of Family Practice and the American Board of Physicians and Surgeons. In 2022, Dr. Norris joined Suburban Geriatrics. She is excited to be a part of a high quality healthcare team devoted to the physical, mental and emotional health of the geriatric population. Dr Norris is married and has a teenage daughter and a beautiful Maine Coon. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, reading and the arts.

 

Colleen Cubbin, RN, CEO

Colleen is a registered nurse who has been with Suburban Geriatrics since 2006. She has worked in various geriatric settings including long term care and assisted living facilities for almost 25 years. Colleen is passionate about the issues surrounding Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
E-mail: colleenm@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Nop Williams, CRNP 
Nop is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and has been with Suburban Geriatrics since 2007. She is a 1991 graduate of the West Chester University School of Nursing and completed her graduate studies at University of Pennsylvania in 1993. Nop has spent the last 17 years in the area of wound care and a over 23 years in the medical nursing field.
E-mail: nopw@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Tom Gavin, PA-C
Tom is a Physician Assistant who has been with Suburban Geriatrics since 2002. Tom grew up in North West Philadelphia and graduated from the Physician Assistant program at Hahneman Medical College in 1981. Tom has been practicing in geriatrics since that time, including twenty years of service at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center. When Tom is not running to service his patients, you can find him running marathons.
E-mail: tomg@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Marcia Foster, PA-C
Marcia is a Physician Assistant who has been with Suburban Geriatrics since 2006. Marcia grew up in Malvern and graduated from the Physician Assistant program at Hahneman Medical College in 1988. Marcia has been practicing in Geriatrics for over 20 years, including serving at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center for many years.
E-mail: marciaf@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Lindsay Spencer, PA-C

Lindsay is a Physician Assistant who graduated from Drexel University. She grew up in Virginia Beach and has a background in emergency medicine. Lindsay enjoys being apart of the Suburban Geriatrics team and caring for geriatric patients. She has been with the practice since 2009. 
E-mail: lindsays@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

 Sean Yaeger, PA-C

Sean is a Physician Assistant and graduated from Salus University. He is new to the Philadelphia area after moving from western New York where he attended undergrad and worked in medical research. He has spent many years as an advanced EMT, firefighter and is an avid outdoors man. He is very passionate about caring for the senior population and enjoys immersing himself in the various aspects of care that Suburban Geriatrics offers. E-mail: seany@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

 

Amanda Sadowl, PA-C

Amanda is a Physician Assistant who graduated from Salus University. She is from the Philadelphia area and received her Bachelor of Science form Mount St. Mary's University. She is excited to serve the geriatric population in many different settings.
E-mail: amandas@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Raisa Caltagirone, PA-C
Raisa is a Physician Assistant who joined Suburban Geriatrics after graduating from Salus University. She grew up in the Philippines and York, PA, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Biology at York College of Pennsylvania. Raisa also received her Master’s degree in Pharmacology at Georgetown University prior to attending PA school. She enjoys caring for the geriatric population and has been continuing her excitement since joining Suburban Geriatrics team. E-mail: raisac@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Pradhan Sharma, PA-C

Pradhan Sharma is a Physician Assistant who graduated from the University of the Sciences. Prior to PA school, he obtained his Masters in Biology at Rutgers University where he worked as a clinical researcher and a part-time lecturer in Anatomy Physiology. Originally from North Jersey, he has relocated to Philadelphia. Aside from practicing medicine, he enjoys traveling, attending live music events, spending time with friends, family and curating artistic experiences for his non-profit organization. E-mail: pradhans@suburbangeriatrics.com 

 

Mackenzie Murray, PA-C

Mackenzie is a Physician Assistant who graduated from Lock Haven University. She is from Westminster, Maryland and attended Lebanon Valley College where she studied Neuroscience and Psychology. Mackenzie was a CNA and CMT in an assisted living setting prior to attending PA school and she is excited to continue serving and caring for the geriatric population with Suburban Geriatrics.
E-mail: macm@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Liz Park, PA-C 

Liz is a physician assistant who graduated from Arcadia University. She is from Philadelphia and received her Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University. She is passionate about providing care to geriatric patients while addressing and overcoming language barriers in healthcare and patient-provider communication.
E-mail: lizp@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Haley Weinberger, PA-C

Haley Weinberger is a physician assistant who graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and moved to Philadelphia to earn her bachelor’s degree in human biology at Temple University and master’s degree at PCOM. Haley is passionate about taking care of patients, especially the geriatric population. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, crocheting and party planning.

E-mail: haleyw@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Brooke Meaney, ANP

Brooke is a Gerontology Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor's in Nursing and a Master's in Nursing from Stony Brook University.  Brooke is a Philadelphia native. She is excited to be practicing back in the state of Pennsylvania after working and living on Long Island.
E-mail: brookem@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

 

Eucabeth Ouma, CRNP

Eucabeth is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She joined Suburban Geriatrics in 2012. She is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University with a BSN and York College of Pennsylvania with her Masters Degree. Eucabeth enjoys caring for the geriatric population and happy to be a part of Suburban Geriatrics.
E-mail: eucabetho@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

 

Teena Thomas, CRNP

Teena is a certified Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree and completed her graduate studies from La Salle University School of Nursing. She has worked with the older population and worked as a critical care nurse prior to joining Suburban Geriatrics. She is excited to be part of Suburban Geriatrics and looks forward to serving the geriatric population in the Philadelphia area.
E-mail: teenat@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 Heather Kratz, CRNP

Heather is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in Adult Health and  Geriatrics. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with her MSN in 2002. With nearly 20 years of practice experience, Heather has mostly worked in the area of short-  term rehab and long-term care. She is happy to be a part of the Suburban Geriatrics team.
E-mail: heatherk@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Lisa Padvelskis, CRNP

Lisa is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.She graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelors in Nursing and received her Masters at Chamberlain University.  Lisa comes to us working from the acute rehabilitation field and enjoys working with the geriatric population. She is a lifetime resident of the greater Philadelphia area and resides here with her family. E-mail: lisap@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

 

Shannon Westbrook, CRNP 

Shannon is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Widener University with a Bachelors in Nursing and received her Masters at Thomas Jefferson University. Shannon has worked as a registered nurse on a Heart Failure/Cardiac Critical Care Unit. She is passionate about advocating for her patients and is happy to be a part of Suburban Geriatrics. Email: shannonw@suburbangeriatrics.com
E-mail: shannonw@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 Anastasia Lee, CRNP

Anastasia Lee is an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. She has had the opportunity to see life through many different lenses and due to this, has grown tremendously through the years. One factor has remained constant through her experiences, her dedication to care for others. Her journey first began in 1999 at Montgomery Community College where she earned her Associates in Nursing Science. Following this, she was employed for 17-years at Albert Einstein Medical Center. In 2012, she advanced her Associate’s by earning her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Gwynedd Mercy University and in August 2018 she polished it up by earning a Master of Science in Nursing. She now is grateful to hold the position of a primary caregiver within the community.  

                                       E-mail: anastasial@suburbangeriatrics.com 

 

Beth Gatsch, CRNP

Beth is an experienced Adult-Geriatric Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about caring for the geriatric population. Beth received her Masters Degree at Gwynedd Mercy University. She was formerly a certified oncology nurse (OCN), and has been a resident of Berks County, PA for the last thirty years.  
E-mail: bethg@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Christene Nyaboke, CRNP 

Christene is a board certified Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Master’s degree in nursing from the Univ. of Pennsylvania and Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University. In 2017, she completed her graduate studies and started working at Greater Philadelphia Health Action as a nurse practitioner. During this time she also worked at Montgomery County Emergency Services serving clients experiencing mental crises. Christene has experience teaching gerontology and Medi-Surg courses to nursing students at Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Lancaster PA.
E-mail: chistenen@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

 

Holly Haney, CRNP

Holly graduated with her nursing degree from West Chester University and got her Masters in nursing from Neumann University. She has worked in a hospital setting as well as oncology and home care experience. Holly was born, raised, and resides now in Chester County with her two cats. Holly is thrilled for opportunity to care for the  geriatric population.
E-mail: hollyh@suburbangeriatrics.com

  

Kyle Bessemer, CRNP

Kyle is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner which he received from DeSales University. Kyle has two Bachelors from West Chester University in Exercise Science as well as Nursing. His primary experience is in home care, cardiology and inpatient care. He resides in Montgomery county with his wife, 2 children, and his dogs. Kyle enjoys spending time with his friends/family, playing sports, attempting golf, and anything outdoors. He is excited to be with Suburban Geriatrics and provide direct patient centered care.
E-mail: kyleb@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Stacy Morisoli, CRNRP,

Stacy is a board certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, and recieved her Masters of Science in Nursing from Gwynedd Mercy Univeristy. After working in critical care for over twenty years, Stacy is thrilled to work in the primary care setting of Suburban Geriatrics where she can develope long-term relationships with her patients and provide comprehensive and continuous care. Stacy resides in Chester County with her husband, two kids, and two very spoiled dogs.

E-mail: stacym@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Heather Bishop, CRNRP,

Heather is a board certified, adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. All of her nursing degrees are from Thomas Jefferson University. Prior to being a nurse practitioner, she worked in oncology and did travel nursing. She values quality of life and symptom management. In her spare time she likes to bake and spend time with family. Heather currently lives with her fiancé and rescue dog, Rex.

E-mail: heatherb@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

   

Eimy Aguilar, CRNP

Eimy was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, moving to Pennsylvania in 2010. She earned her Bachelors in Nursing Science at Molloy college in 2009 and then earned a Masters degree as Family Nurse Practitioner from Millersville University in 2020. Eimy trained at Lebanon Veterans Hospital Endocrinology Department, UPMC hospital of Harrisburg observation unit, and Family medicine at the Lancaster Health Center. After graduating as an FNP, she worked as a telehealth Nurse Practitioner with older adults. She has many years of experience working as a nurse and has a true passion for providing quality care with vulnerable aging populations. 

E-mail: eimya@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Lisa Robbins, CRNP

Lisa graduated from Gwynedd Mercy College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1993. She worked at Montgomery Hospital on Medical surgery/ortho floor for 8 years as she pursued her Masters in Science Nursing from University of Pennsylvania in 1997. Lisa worked in Urology for 20 years, then made the change to long term care. She is board certified in gerontology and women's health. Lisa is excited to provide care to the geriatric population.

E-mail: lisar@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

 

Kaylyn Okken, CRNP

Kaylyn Okken is a 2014 graduate from DeSales University in which she earned her BSN RN. After working with Lehigh Valley Health Network for most of her nursing career, Kaylyn went back for her Family Nurse Practitioner degree in which she graduated in 2020 from Chamberlain University. When she is not working, Kaylyn enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors and playing with her two dogs, Hank and Murphy. Kaylyn is very excited to be part of the SG team!

 E-mail: kaylyno@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Sharon Felices, CRNP

Sharon Felices, certified registered nurse practitioner. I graduated from Widener University in 2020 for my MSN. I obtained my BSN in the Philippines where I was born and raised. I came to Pennsylvania in 2003 and work as a registered nurse. I enjoy caring for the elderly population and passionate about their overall health and wellness. I like spending quality time with my husband, 2 kids, my cat and my dog.

E-mail: sharonf@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Corinne Dressel, CRNP

Corinne is Adult- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Villanova University with her Master’s in Nursing. Her prior experience is in outpatient Gastroenterology, critical care, and undergraduate BSN clinical instructor. She joined the SG team in 2021. When she is not working, she spends her time with her husband and son.

E-mail: corinned@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Tiffany Ciocci, CRNP

Tiffany graduated from Cumberland County College in Vineland, NJ, with her AS in Nursing in 2012 after pursuing a career change. After graduating with her MSN in Nursing Education from Walden University in 2016, Tiffany worked as a Nursing Instructor with Gwynedd Mercy University educating students pursuing their BSN; while doing so, she also maintained her bedside experience as an RN at Temple University Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center, and Abington Hospital. Tiffany earned her Post-Masters Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from LaSalle University in 2022 and is enjoying her new path in nursing with Suburban Geriatrics. When she is not working, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 children, and their families.

 

Alicia Abel Powers, LCSW

Alicia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been with Suburban Geriatrics since 1998.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work as well as a Certificate in Gerontology from Temple University School of Medicine. Alicia has experience in home-care, hospice, geriatric partial hospitalization, hospital and long term care. Alicia serves on the Mercy Suburban Hospital Bio-Ethics Committee and other local healthcare advisory boards.

                                     E-mail: aliciaa@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Nancy Short, SW

Nancy is a graduate of Kutztown University with a BS in Psychology and a Minor in Social Work. She has over 25 years experience working with the senior population in the healthcare industry. As a member of local networking groups, Nancy serves on the advisory board at a local assisted living facility. Nancy is passionate about helping seniors get connected with services and resources that can improve their quality of life.
E-mail: nancys@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Sue Feiser, LCSW

Sue received her Master's Degree in Social Work from West Chester University and holds a BA in Social Work from Bloomsburg University. She has experience in partial hospitalization, drug and alcohol counseling and after school programs. Sue interned with Alicia Powers, LCSW and the Montco SAAC social work, and meals on wheels services.

E-mail: suef@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Letitia Levis, LCSW

Tish received her Master's Degree in Social Work as well as her B.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of Social Work with an emphasis on assessment, trauma, and advocacy. Tish is passionate about raising awareness of mental health issues and currently sits on a board as an advisor for a non-profit group.

E-mail: tishl@suburbangeriatrics.com 

 

 

Alessia Stanizzi, SW

Alessia graduated Penn State University with a BS in Biobehavioral Health and a minor in Health and Human Development. Alessia has over 6 years experience working with the senior population in the healthcare industry.

E-mail: alessias@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

 

Susan LoGiudice, LCSW

Susan graduated from University of Vermont with a Bachelors of Social Work and continued on to Bryn Mawr College, earning a Masters of Social Services in 2008. Susan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in the field of social work since 2005. Her experience spans across all ages; working with adult mental health in Vermont for two years, followed by 15 years working with children in schools, foster care, and in a hospital setting. Susan has experience in crisis intervention, grief and loss, trauma, and cognitive behavioral therapy.  Dedicated to helping those in need, Susan is passionate about her work with people of all ages.  Shifting to social work with older adults is exciting and is an honor to have the opportunity to provide assistance and care to this population. E-mail: susanl@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Danyla Frazier, LCSW

Danyla "Dany" graduated from Cedar Crest College with a Bachelors of Social Work, continued to Marywood University earning a Master of Social Services in 2013, graduated Villanova University with a Masters in Public Administration in 2015 and is currently enrolled in a BSN program at Gwynedd Mercy University. Dany has worked in the field of Social Work since 2012. Her experience spans across all ages; working as a social worker and director of social services for inpatient mental health over the past ten years. Dany has experience in crisis intervention, grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. Dany became interested in the older adult population through her experience on inpatient and is excited to begin to provide additional                                                       services and care to this population. E-mail: danyf@suburbangeriatrics.com

 

Cheyanne Dawson, LSW

Cheyanne graduated from Widener University in 2021 with her Masters in Social Work after receiving her BSW from West Chester University in 2016.  She enjoys all aspects of social work and is excited to work hands-on in the community. Cheyanne looks forward to provide compassionate and thorough care to all of her clients with her continued work with the Suburban Geriatrics team of healthcare professionals. She has worked at Suburban Geriatrics since 2017, and is honored to be apart of their mission.

E-mail: cheyanned@suburbangeriatrics.com