Erin Lender, CRNP joined Gateway Medical Associates in 2018. She grew up in West Chester, PA and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Prior to becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, Erin worked as a bedside nurse at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and at the Reading Hospital on the Stroke Unit.
Erin enjoys working with patients of all ages and has a passion for health promotion and wellness. In her spare time, Erin likes to unwind with yoga and reading. She has an extensive collection of board games and is known by friends and family as “The Game Master”. She lives in Newtown Square with her husband and twin stepsons.
Dr. Heather Lockner received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Villanova University. She is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she also completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Lockner is board certified in Internal Medicine. As a primary care physician, she believes in patient-centered care and looks to partner with her patients in creating better health.
Dr. Lockner lives with her husband and two children in Chester County. She also volunteers as a basketball coach and a Girl Scout leader. Dr. Lockner enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel and rooting for the Villanova Wildcats.
Dr. Eric DiCicco was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania and grew up in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Downingtown High School, he went on to earn his undergraduate degree in Biology from Gannon University. He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his post-graduate studies at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. DiCicco has practiced Family Medicine in Chester County since 1999 and was named by Main Line Today as a ‘Top Doc’ in 2009. He and his family continue to make Chester County their home.
Susan M. Kohli earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005. She graduated with honors from both The University of Rochester and The Eastman School of Music in 2001 where she earned bachelor degrees in chemistry and flute performance. She completed her internal medicine training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center which is ranked as one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. During her training, Dr. Kohli pursued an area of interest in women’s health. At UPMC, Dr. Kohli gave numerous lectures on topics such as pre-pregnancy counseling, depression, and gave medical Grand Rounds reviewing the latest developments in prostate cancer. She also achieved the honor of being chosen Chief Resident. She has won numerous awards for excellence in both teaching and patient care.
Dr. Kohli is board certified in Internal Medicine. She is a member of The American College of Physicians and was inducted to the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society. She is on staff at Chester County Hospital and Paoli Hospital.
Dr. Kohli is a native of Berwyn, Pennsylvania and graduated from Conestoga Senor High School. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, participating in the arts, and skiing. She currently resides in Malvern, PA with her husband, Drew Chronister, M.D. an ophthalmologist in Thorndale, and their three children.
John Khalifa, MD is a third generation physician (his father a surgeon, his grandfather a family practitioner) who brings his patients years of experience and a focus on treating the “whole” person.
Dr. Khalifa completed his residency in 2003 at Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Residency, an affiliate of Temple University School of Medicine. He was also the elected Chief Resident and recipient of the Resident Teacher of the Year Award.
Dr. Khalifa is board certified by the American Board of Family Pracitice and was voted one of the Top Doctors of the Mainline in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. Dr. Khalifa is also on the Medical Advisory Board for ACAC Health Center as well as Cuddle My Kids Cancer Support Group. Dr. Khalifa is on staff at Paoli Hospital and is also the President of Gateway Medical Associates.
Dr. Khalifa provides for the healthcare needs of the entire family starting as early as age two. He personalizes your healthcare with an emphasis on wellness, nutrition and current evidence-based medicine. In other words, Dr. Khalifa is committed to providing you and your family with compassionate, comprehensive healthcare. He offers convenient office hours that are designed to fit the schedules of today’s busy families, both for routine appointments and for same-day “sick” visits.
Nicholas Kalman, D.O. grew up in Newark, Delaware. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware where he studied neuroscience and played tenor saxophone in the jazz band. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at the Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Residency in Springfield, PA. During his final year of residency, he was awarded the resident of the year award for excellence in teaching and patient care. He also co-authored a paper discussing cognitive biases in medicine that was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal.
Dr. Kalman is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He joined Gateway Medical Associates in 2018. He enjoys treating a wide variety of medical conditions encountered in family medicine and emphasizes treating the whole person instead of just treating the disease.
He currently lives in Downingtown, PA with his wife and three children. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, playing music, cooking, and watching movies.
Dennis Holgado, D.O. grew up locally in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor degree from Villanova University and earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Holgado completed his residency training at the Warren Hospital Family Practice Residency Program, an affiliate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. In 2004 he successfully finished his residency training and was honored by receiving the W. Robert Jacobs, M.D. 16th Annual Resident of the Year Award. In the summer of 2004, Dr. Holgado returned to his hometown area where he currently resides with his wife and three beautiful children and where he now practices family medicine.
Beth Facciolo received her post-master’s degree from MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is certified as both an Adult Nurse Practitioner as well as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Villanova University and joined our practice in 2004.
Beth is interested in women’s health and is a member of many local organizations. She is on the staff at Villanova University and serves as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students. She has lived and worked in Germany, and is a member of the Overseas Nurses Association.
She grew up in Delaware County, resides in Exton, and enjoys cooking, entertaining and traveling.
Madeline Wood, MD graduated 1st in her class of 250 from Jefferson Medical College in 1989 winning multiple awards at commencement. After graduation, she completed a family medicine residency program at the Christiana Care Center (The Medical center of Delaware, Christiana Hospital, and A.I. Dupont Hospital).
Dr. Wood is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians as well as the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She maintains a staff position at both Paoli and Bryn Mawr hospitals. She has been in practice since 1992, formerly in Delaware County with Dr. William Carroll. Her accomplishments include being voted “Top Doctor of the Main Line” in 2007 and 2010.
Dr. Wood also works at various sites of the Devereux Foundation providing medical care for children, adolescents, and adults with both physical and mental disabilities. Pediatrics, women’s health issues, and preventative medicine are among her special interests. She recognizes the importance of treating the whole family and being a part of the growth and change of each member.
After completing her BSN at the University of Rochester, Ms. Villarini received her master’s degree as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in 1983 from the University of Pennsylvania. She is Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Association and is certified as a Diabetic Educator by the American Diabetes Association.
Her special interests include women’s health, and diabetes health and education.
She is a native of West Chester where she resides with her husband and their two children.
Laurie was born and raised in the Downingtown area. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at West Chester University in 1999, and subsequently worked for 10 years as an RN. Through that time she worked in Pediatric Oncology at both Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. Laurie also did some medical missions work in rural North India, where she eventually decided to move.
While in India, she worked in a Home for Children, treating leprosy. It was here that Laurie met her husband, and began a family. Eventually, the Taylor family moved to Baltimore, MD where they lived for 4 years. Laurie obtained her MS Family Nurse Practitioner license in 2009 at the University of Maryland. She and her husband have recently moved back into the home where she grew up and are raising 4 boys, along with a big dog and flock of back yard birds. She has worked for 8 years as a Nurse Practitioner, treating patients of all ages in family practice. Laurie’s hobbies include: spending time with her crazy boys, participating in her local church, gardening, cooking, and building things.
Dr. Squire received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and finished her residency training at the Christiana Health Care System. Board Certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics, Dr. Squire has special interests in sports medicine, pediatrics and women’s health issues. She served as Vice Chairman of the Medical Staff and is a member of the Patient Safety & Quality Committee at the Chester County Hospital.
She and her husband, Rob, a contractor, have four children who take her up and down the East Coast. Dr. Squire participates in outdoor adventures including running and skiing, but also thoroughly enjoys sewing and the arts.
Ms. Snyder earned her BSN at Neumann College in 1993 and received her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2004 from the University of Delaware. She is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her interests include adolescence and women’s health.
She resides in Ridley Park, Delaware County. She and her husband, Harry, have two children and several pets.
After graduating from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Dr. Limpert completed his residency there at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in 1988 and is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He maintains special interests in cancer screening, smoking cessation and minor surgical procedures, including skin biopsies, cryotherapy and wart treatment.
At Chester County Hospital he served as Chairman of the Medical Education Committee for 15 years.
He enjoys family life with his wife, Mandy, and their two children. In addition to the hobbies of bicycling, photography and stamp collecting, he is active in his church.
Dr. Hornick, Board Certified in Family Practice, joined Gateway Myers, Squire & Limpert in August 2010. A veteran of the United States Navy and an honors graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Dr. Hornick earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Hornick completed the Lancaster General Family Medicine Residency program in July 2010.
Dr. Hornick is married and resides in West Chester.
Dr. Charles P. Catania is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Hospice Medicine. He received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine; trained in England; and completed residency at Underwood Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, New Jersey, where he was named Chief Resident in 2009 and served on the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors as the Resident Delegate.
Dr. Catania has been in a private practice setting since 2010 in southern New Jersey and was named “Readers’ Choice Top Doc” in South Jersey Magazine in August 2013.
Dr. Catania has an interest in pediatrics, with an emphasis in genetics due to his previous experiences working at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He also has an interest in minor dermatological procedures, diabetes and adolescent medicine.
He treasures time with his wife, Kimberly, and their two boys, Jack and Joseph. They frequently can be seen on trips to the zoo or just spending quality time with their large extended family. Dr. Catania takes pride in bringing a very personal and friendly experience when caring for his patients and their families.
Dr. Sunoo graduated from Case Western University School of Medicine in 1995 where she also completed her residency. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Sunoo is also a member of both the Chester County and the Pennsylvania Medical societies. Dr. Sunoo has been practicing medicine since 1998 and resides in Exton.
Jean Stretton, M.D., M.B.A. is board certified in Internal Medicine. She started her career as a solo physician in West Chester, PA in the 1980s. In 1996, she joined other independent primary care doctors to form Gateway Medical Associates, which currently has multiple locations throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. From early in her career to the present, Jean has been a strong advocate for patient centered care, effective communication among heath professionals and coordinated transitions of care.
In addition to full time private practice, she is a part time hospice medical director, a leader of her physician group and on the advisory board of Health Share Exchange of SE Pennsylvania. Additional interests include improving health information technology, patient and family education, and the unintended consequences of health policy.
Dr. Chin graduated from Cornell University with both a bachelor’s and a master’s in Chemical Engineering before going on to Drexel University where she received her medical degree. She completed her residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Chin is also certified in Plant-Based Nutrition and has a special interest in lifestyle medicine.
A graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Dr. Atlas completed his residency at Penn State University, Hershey Medical Center. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Atlas also has received many honors and awards throughout his schooling. Dr. Atlas is married and has two daughters.
Stacey Yantis joined Brandywine Village Family Medicine in 2013 after completing her Family Nurse Practitioner Training from Frontier Nursing University. She received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Delaware in Newark. She has over 27 years of nursing experience, and has extensive training both in family practice as well as the treatment of acute and chronic dialysis patients.
Stacey is Board Certified in Family Practice, and her interests include adolescent medicine and well-baby care. She lives in West Chester with her husband and two children and is actively involved with the band and color guard at West Chester East High School.
Dr. Schurtz is a graduate of Rider University, where she was a four-year Presidential Scholar. She received her BS in Biology and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then attended MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine) on a full-tuition Merit Scholarship and graduated in 2001. Dr. Schurtz completed her residency from Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Residency program in 2004. While there she received awards for community outreach and patient education. She is a member of the American Medical Association and Pennsylvania Medical Society, and is a fellow in the American Academy of Family Practice.
Dr. Schurtz prides herself on creating a compassionate doctor-patient relationship led by the patient. She believes in providing the most up-to-date and evidence-based information to her patients in an effort to allow them to make educated decisions for their health and the health of their family. With this knowledge she hopes that a partnership and commitment to health are forged, and that her patients are empowered in controlling their own health care.
Dr. Schurtz sees patients from birth. She has a special interest in sports medicine and adolescent medicine. She is also fluent in Spanish. She and her husband, Tom, have a young daughter, and in their spare time the family enjoys cycling, playing sports, attending the theater and traveling.
Dr. Schleusner was born and raised in Delaware County, PA. She attended Messiah College and graduated magna cum laude in 2009, with a BS in Biology and minor in Psychology. After college, she went on to receive her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she was a member of the Sigma Zeta Honors Society and recipient of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physician Scholarship. She was also Vice President of Community Service in the Christian Medical Association.
In 2013, Dr. Schleusner joined the Crozer Keystone Family Medicine residency program in Springfield, PA. While there, she was involved in many programs, including the Pediatric Asthma Task Force and the Inpatient Quality Improvement Team. She was Chief Resident in her last year.
Dr. Schleusner joined Gateway in 2016. She is excited to continue her medical career as part of the Gateway family. She has special interests in preventive medicine, pediatrics and women’s health. Her patients are very important to her and she strives to build relationships with them that facilitate a partnership in their care. She is passionate about family medicine and providing the best care for each patient.
Dr. Schleusner recently moved to Chester County with her husband and son. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling to the beach, reading and crocheting.
RitaAnn Robinson joined Gateway Medical Associates in October of 2017 with an extensive nursing background. She received her Family Nurse Practitioner training at Widener University and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Villanova University. She has over 27 years of nursing experience and has extensive training in family medicine. She received her board certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and her interests include women’s health, geriatrics and adolescent medicine.
She resides in West Chester with her husband and is the proud mother of three sons. She is active in community service, traveled to Guatemala with Promised Land Ministries and has volunteered at Widener Community Nursing Clinic in Chester.
Dr. Norris was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and raised in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. She attended Daniel Boone High School and was very active in the music and theater departments. After graduating from high school, Dr. Norris matriculated to Ursinus College, Collegeville. At Ursinus, she majored in Biology and was named to the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. In 1994, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Biology.
Dr. Norris continued her education at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. During medical school she received the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Award for performance and leadership in Family Practice, the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation of the AMWA for academic excellence, and the Merck Manual Award for clinical excellence. In 1998, Monica graduated Cum Laude with her Medical Doctorate.
Dr. Norris continued her medical training in the Family and Community Medicine Residency Program at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. During this three-year residency program, Monica had the opportunity to develop relationships with countless patients, both young and old. This rigorous and well-respected residency program provided Monica with training in all aspects of family and community medicine.
Dr. Norris joined Gateway Medical Associates in 2001. She received the Patient Choice Award in 2008 and 2012. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians, the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Chester County Medical Society. She is also Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice.
Monica is married and has a daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, crafts, gardening, reading and the arts.
Dr. Laurie Gallagher is a life-long resident of Chester County. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Albright College in Reading and earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her training with Bryn Mawr Family Practice in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Gallagher is Board Certified in Family Medicine and joined our practice in 2004. In addition to the practice of medicine, she is a physician trainer at the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Clinical Skills Testing Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
She is interested in fitness and running, and resides in Downingtown with her husband and 10-year-old twins.
Dr. Bruce Colley was born and raised in Chester County. He earned his bachelor degree from West Chester University and his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.
Dr. Colley is board certified in family medicine and is the current Vice President of the Chester County Medical Society. He is on staff at both Brandywine and Chester County Hospitals, and has been practicing medicine in the community since 1989.
He enjoys hiking, woodworking, and maintaining his family’s orchard/vineyard and resides in Downingtown with his wife and two children.
Dr. Frank Brennan was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and grew up in Exton, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Scranton and earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Riverside Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.
Dr. Brennan is Board Certified in Family Practice and is interested in family medicine as well as sports medicine. He is the sideline physician for the Downingtown East Cougars football team and is proud to practice medicine in the town where he grew up.
He resides in Downingtown with his wife and three children and enjoys golfing and skiing.
Dr. Barr was born in West Chester and lived there until 1967, when his family moved to York. He attended Juniata College, graduating in 1975 with a BS in Physical Chemistry. He graduated from Hahnemann Medical School in 1980, and completed a three-year residency in Family Practice at the Medical Center of Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1983.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Vitasta Bamezai received her medical degree from Patrice Lumumba University School of Medicine in Moscow, Russia, and completed both her residency and internship training in New Delhi, India. Dr. Bamezai also completed clinical rotations in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed additional residency training in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Bamezai is married, has two children and currently resides in Chester.
Dr. Montgomery is a family physician treating patients in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding communities. She holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Montgomery is also a member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Delaware County Medical Society.
In order to pursue her medical degree, Dr. Montgomery attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She continued her medical education at Abington Memorial Hospital, where she received her residency training in internal medicine.
Patients visiting Dr. Montgomery can receive a full range of medical services. She provides treatment for specific illnesses and issues, as well as general medical consultations.
Maria DeMario, DO is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience caring for patients ranging from adolescents to seniors. As a 1991 graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. DeMario’s philosophy of health care is rooted in the principle that the physical and emotional aspects of one’s health are integrated, and are equally important in achieving true wellness. Her approach utilizes an evidence-based and multi-faceted model for optimizing health that is anchored by a unique doctor-patient relationship.
Dr. DeMario also volunteers her time to help safeguard the doctor-patient relationship, and protecting the medical profession. She is a past president of the Delaware County Medical Society, an active voting delegate of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and a 2013 delegate to the National Federation of State Boards.
Dr. DeMario’s interests include personal fitness, vocal performance, and researching proven methods to both better achieve wellness ,and support today’s family unit.
Dr. DeMario resides with her husband, Bill, and their two daughters, Sarah and Rachel, in Delaware County.
Because Dr. DeMario is dedicated to treating the whole person — both inside and out — she developed her own esthetic practice within her office nearly a decade ago, called Gianna Skin & Laser. Her mission was to bring state-of-the-art, physician-performed, affordable services to regular people — such as working moms like herself — who would prefer the comfortable, professional environment of a family doctor’s office. Gianna Skin & Laser has grown over the years in response to the needs and concerns of Dr. DeMario’s patients. For more information please go to her website at www.giannaskin.com
Dr. Somasundaram, a Board Certified Endocrinologist, joined Endocrinology Associates in September 2016. She earned her medical degree at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Karnataka, India in 2005. She worked in Yorkshire, England before moving to the US. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in 2013 and completed her Fellowship training in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Dr. Somasundaram is married with one child and lives in Malvern.
Debbie joined Endocrine Associates in 2002. She received her BS in Nursing from West Chester University. She came to Gateway with over 17 years of nursing experience, having worked for 12 years in the intensive care unit at Lankenau Hospital where she was a recipient of an award for excellence in nursing.
She received her master’s degree in Nursing at Widener University in 1999 and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Her medical interests include health care and maintenance of patients with various endocrine disorders. She has seen patients daily in the office and on rounds at Chester County Hospital.
She is Board Certified with the Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a member of the American Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses and Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society.
Debbie was born and raised in Philadelphia. She has resided in West Chester since 1992.
Dr. Patel, a Board Certified Endocrinologist, joined Endocrinology Associates in December 2016. She completed her internal medicine and pediatric residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. In 2007, she completed her fellowship training in adult and pediatric endocrinology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She is Board Certified in adult and pediatric endocrinology. She is married with three wonderful children.
Matthew Kane is a Board Certified Endocrinologist and has been practicing in Chester County for the past 17 years. He was raised in Montgomery County, and he attended Devon Prep and St. Joseph’s University. He earned his medical degree from the University of Ottawa in1984, completed his residency at Bryn Mawr Hospital in 1987 and completed a fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Temple University in 1989. He is married with three children.
Dr. Chokshi, a Board Certified Endocrinologist, joined Endocrinology Associates in September 2013. She earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 2008, completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed her fellowship training in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Chokshi is married with two children and lives in West Chester.
Dr. Bruno, a Board Certified Endocrinologist, joined Endocrinology Associates in July 2010 and currently sees patients at both the West Chester and Coatesville locations. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004, completed his residency at both Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Mercy Catholic Medical Center, and completed a fellowship in Endocrinology at the State University of New York in Syracuse. Dr. Bruno is married with two children and currently resides in West Chester.
Dr. Alpa Vadher received her MD from Temple University School of Medicine in 1996 with honors and awards in Family Practice. She completed her residency at Hunterdon Medical Center in New Jersey and started with Colonial Family Practice in 1999 and is now one of the Board of Directors at Gateway.
She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association, Chester County Society, Pennsylvania, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. She was awarded the Patient’s Choice Award in 2009-2015, the Most Compassionate Doctors Award in 2010 and 2014.
Dr. Gene Uhler is from New Jersey where he was born ninth in a family of 11 children. During high school and college, he found that he enjoyed working with children and dedicated a lot of his time to church and camp ministries.
He attended Rutgers University where he studied biology and elementary education. While at Rutgers, Dr. Uhler became interested in medicine and went to medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his training at the Somerset Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program in Somerville, New Jersey.
Family medicine has always been Dr. Uhler’s chief interest since he started medical school. He enjoys the opportunity to get to know the whole family and to be involved in continuing health care. During his residency, he was chairman of the Patient Education Committee and has a special interest in that aspect of family medicine, as well as pediatrics and preventive medicine.
Dr. Uhler resides in Downingtown with his wife and five children. Dr. Uhler enjoys nature study, fishing, camping and good books.
Drew Rowan grew up in Newtown Square, PA. Dr. Rowan graduated from Malvern Prep high school in 2003, after which he attended Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and four years worth of fond memories of varsity swimming. From Franklin and Marshall, Dr. Rowan moved to Drexel University where he completed his master’s degree in Medical Science. After receiving his degree, Dr. Rowan then attended Jefferson Medical College, from which he graduated in 2013.
Dr. Rowan completed his residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital in 2016, and is Board Certified in Family Practice. He has a special interest in office procedures and pediatrics, as well as the management of diabetes and depression.
In his spare time, Dr. Rowan enjoys reading, writing, trying new foods, and sampling teas from around the world.
Dr. Marianne Nikas received her medical degree in 1997 from Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and finished her residency training at Chestnut Hill Hospital in 2000. Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Nikas has special interests in preventive medicine, complementary medicine, women’s health, adolescent wellness, geriatric health and dermatologic/orthopedic procedures. Some of her best and most valuable experiences during her education occurred when she was volunteering for the Indian Health Service near Billings, Montana, and at the Good Shepherd Hospital in Swaziland in southern Africa.
Dr. Nikas grew up locally in Malvern and Hershey, and later attended Dartmouth College. She is married and is the mother of two children. In her spare time, Dr. Nikas enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, teaching Sunday School, performing music and skiing. She is very grateful to be working with such wonderful colleagues and staff at Colonial Family Practice/Gateway Medical Associates since October 2002.
Denise started with Gateway Medical Associates in August of 2017. Post High School she served in the Navy for six years. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. After graduation, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse for 15 years. She returned to school in 2012 and earned her Graduate degree and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification from Widener University.
Prior to joining Gateway, Denise worked at Honey Brook Family Practice, Tel Hai, Hickory House, and St Martha’s skilled rehabilitation facilities. When Denise is not busy seeing patients, she enjoys hiking, trail running and spending time with her four kids.
Brian Boucher was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, and raised in West Chester. Dr. Boucher graduated from Hopewell Central High School in 1987 where he excelled in both sports and academics. After high school Dr. Boucher attended Bucknell University, where he was a varsity baseball player and coordinator for Special Olympics. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English. Continuing on to a pre-medical program at Trenton State College and the University of California at Berkeley, Dr. Boucher then attended Jefferson Medical College, where he received his medical degree in 1997.
During medical school, he was active in JeffHOPE, a program to deliver medical care to the underserved; and he received honors in both OB-GYN and Infectious Disease. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Boucher is Board Certified in Family Practice and has a special interest in sports medicine and dermatology.
Prior to joining Gateway Medical Associates, Dr. Boucher practiced both as a solo physician and in a group practice.
Dr. Boucher is married to Kari Williamson Boucher, MD, who is a dermatologist. In his spare time, Dr. Boucher enjoys golf, kayaking, coaching and acoustic guitar, and he is an avid sports enthusiast.
He currently resides in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, with his wife and two children.
Dr. Briones, a Board Certified Endocrinologist, joined Endocrinology Associates in July 2006. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1998, completed her residency at both Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center, and completed a fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Texas in Galveston. Dr. Briones currently resides in Ardmore.
