Medical Services at Esperanza Health Center

Esperanza Health Center serves over 6,000 patients through over 26,000 medical care visits annually at its two locations in North Philadelphia, and is designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The health center has been recognized on multiple occasions by several local managed care plans for excellence in care. Esperanza meets patient needs daily by offering comprehensive primary medical services for adults and children, including the following:
  • Family Practice Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Gynecological Services
  • Adult and Pediatric Preventive Services
  • HIV Testing, Counseling and Medical Treatment Services

In addtion, the following ancillary services are available to Esperanza patients:

  • Spiritual and Pastoral Care
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Social Services
  • Family Planning
  • After-hours/On-call services

Esperanza's Care Providers

Esperanza's team of care providers demonstrate an exceptional commitment to delivering compassionate patient care, and are highly-qualified and board-certified in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, medicine/pediatrics, and dentistry. They are supported by a dedicated team of nurses, medical assistants, counselors and social workers. The entire provider staff is fully bilingual in Spanish and English.

  • Bryan R. Hollinger, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Medical Director
  • Laura L. Layer, MD - Pediatrics
  • Melissa Nieves, MD - Family Medicine
  • Timothy J. Leaman, MD - Family Medicine, Associate Medical Director
  • Robert W. Reich, PA-C - Physician Assistant/Health Educator
  • Randal S. Hirsch, MD - Family Medicine
  • Wendell E. Kellum, MD - Family Medicine
  • Timothy D. Johnston, MD - Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Associate Medical Director
  • Janice Tizon, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner
  • Kristie Mast, MD - Family Medicine
  • Trina Wisecup, DO - Family Medicine
  • Diane Filter, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner, Associate Medical Director
  • Christopher M. Leander, MD - Pediatrics
  • Deborah Moss, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner
  • Stephanie Senyo, PA-C - Physician Assistant
  • Nathan E. Carlson, DMD - General Dentistry
  • Amy Liao, DDS - General Dentistry

 

Services by Referral

Diagnostic laboratory and radiology services are provided by referral and are subsidized by Esperanza. A number of other supplemental health services are provided to Esperanza's patients by referral, including: obstetrical care, occupational/vocational therapy, physical therapy, child care, and discharge planning.

Hospital Inpatient Care

Esperanza's medical providers conduct hospital inpatient rounds for their patients who have been admitted to Temple University Hospital. These patients benefit greatly from being seen by their Esperanza provider, who speaks their language, already knows their medical history, and can minister to them in their time of need.

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