Medical Services at Esperanza Health Center
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
- Women's Health Services
- Adult and Pediatric Preventive Services
- HIV Testing, Counseling and Medical Treatment Services
- Prenatal Care
In addtion, the following ancillary services are available to Esperanza patients:
- Spiritual and Pastoral Care
- Behavioral Health Consultation
- Nutritional Counseling
- Social Services
- Family Planning
- After-hours/On-call services
- Phlebotomy services (Kensington and Fifth Street)
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.
- David Ben-Avraham, CRNP, M.S.N. – Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Payal Bhatt Abraham, M.D., M.P.H. – Family Medicine
- Daria Chacón, M.D. – Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
- Diane Filter, CRNP, M.S.N., M.P.H. – Adult Nurse Practitioner, Associate Medical Director
- Bryan Hollinger, M.D., M.P.H. – Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Medical Director
- Randal Hirsch, M.D. – Family Medicine
- Timothy Johnston, M.D. – Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Associate Medical Director
- Jane Jue, M.D., M.Sc. – Internal Medicine
- Wendell Kellum, M.D. – Family Medicine
- Thanh Kirkpatrick, M.D. – Pediatrics
- Laura Layer, M.D. – Pediatrics
- Amy Liao, DDS – General Dentistry
- Timothy Leaman, M.D. – Family Medicine, Associate Medical Director
- Christopher Leander, M.D. – Pediatrics
- Kristie Mast, M.D. – Family Medicine
- Stephen Matta, D.O. – Family Medicine/Sports Medicine
- Annette McDaniel-Turner, M.D. – Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Deborah Moss, CRNP, M.S.N. – Family Nurse Practitioner
- Melissa Nieves, M.D. – Family Medicine
- Julia Peach, CRNP, M.S.N. – Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- Robert Reich, PA-C, M.P.A.S. – Physician Assistant/Health Educator, Director of Community Health and Wellness
- Stephanie Senyo, PA-C, M.P.A.S. – Physician Assistant, Specialty in OB/GYN Healthcare
- Janice Tizon, CRNP, M.S.N. – Family Nurse Practitioner
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.