PHILADELPHIA - Key Persons

Adam C. Zoga

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Medical Director Radiology, Vincera Imaging
Medical Director Radiology, Vincera Imaging / Professor of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital / Vice Chair for Clinical Practice, Medical Director, Jefferson Outpatient Imaging

Adriana Carolina Prada-Ruiz

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Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics

Ahmed M. Soliman

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Professor of Otolaryngology
Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery / Director, Voice, Airway & Swallowing Center
Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery / Director, Voice, Airway & Swallowing Center, Temple University Hospital / Associate Director, Temple Head & Neck Institute

Dr. Soliman is Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. He completed his medical education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine after which he entered residency training in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital which was followed by a fellowship in Laryngology & Voice Disorders at the same institution. He joined the faculty at Temple University in 1997 and is currently Vice Chair for the department, Director of the Voice, Airway & Swallowing Center, and Associate Director for the Temple Head & Neck Institute. His clinical practice focuses on Laryngology with an emphasis on airway disorders. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The American Bronchoesophagological Association, The Triological Society, and the American Laryngological Association. Dr. Soliman has lectured and chaired numerous courses locally, nationally, and internationally. He is the recipient of numerous awards including "America's Top Physicians", "America's Most Compassionate Physicians", and has been elected to the prestigious "Castle Connolly-Top Doctor Philadelphia Magazine" from 2011-present. Dr. Soliman has authored over 50 peer reviewed publications and book chapters. He serves on the editorial board of the Annals of Otology, Rhinology, & Laryngology, The Journal of Voice, and International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. In addition, he serves as a reviewer for nearly every major publication in the field. He has served as President of the Philadelphia Laryngological Society and the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Alex Gonçalves

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Assistant Vice President
Clinical Director

Alexander Kutikov

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Chief, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology

Dr. Kutikov is also a member of many esteemed groups including The Society of Urologic Oncology, The American Urological Association, The American College of Surgeons, and The Philadelphia Urological Society. Dr. Kutikov is also fluent in Russian.

Baby Mateo

Baby Mateo was born and immediately admitted to the Neonatal ICU (NICU) to support his development while his mother recuperated from the surgery. "All the nurses were very involved in a level that I didn't expect in the care of Scarlet and Mateo. They kept us informed all the time of every step in Mateo's treatment," said Jen.

Bojing (Irene) Fu

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International Coordinator

Curtis T. Miyamoto

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Professor and Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology / Associate Director for Clinical Services, Fox Chase Cancer Center

Dalal Zakhary

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International Coordinator

David E. Loder

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Partner, Duane Morris LLP

David Weinberg

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Chairman, Department of Medicine / Chief, Section of Gastroenterology

Dr. Abigail E. Martin

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General Surgeon
Physician, Division of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation, Department of Surgery

Dr. Abigail E. Martin is a pediatric general surgeon, certified by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and by the American Board of Surgery for general and pediatric surgery. She's a fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics; member, American College of Surgeons; invited lecturer; and author of many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Education & Fellowships ◽ Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery - Hasbro Childrens Hospital, 2009 ◽ Fellowship: Transplant Surgery - UPMC Montefiore, 2007 ◽ Intern/Residency Combined: General Surgery - UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 2001 ◽ Residency: General Surgery - UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 2005

Dr. Ahmad H. Bani Hani

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Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery

Dr. Ahmad H. Bani Hani has over 12 years of experience and specializes in Pediatric Urology. He studied medicine at Jordan University of Science & Technology and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Education & Fellowships ◽ Fellowship: Pediatric Urology - Riley Hospital for Children/Indiana University, 2008 ◽ Medical/Dental School: MBChB - Jordan University of Science & Technology, 1996 ◽ Residency: Surgery - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2002 ◽ Residency: Urology - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2006

Dr. Alexander E. Poor

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Associate Director of Research, Vincera Institute
Certified General Surgeon

Dr. Alexander E. Poor is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in hernias, pelvic and abdominal pain, and core muscle injuries. Dr. Poor earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency in General Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He has participated in several basic science and clinical research studies, as well as contributed to book chapters. Dr. Poor has an interest in basic science and clinical research that advances understanding of core anatomy and the pathophysiology of its associated injuries. Education & Fellowships ◽ BS, Neuroscience, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Va. ◽ MD, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa. ◽ Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine ◽ Fellowship: Vincera Institute