Last Updated: May 19, 2025
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) proudly announces the recipients of its annual Top Physicians Under 40 awards—recognizing the most exceptional early-career physicians who are making a profound impact in medicine. Nominated by their peers and carefully selected by a committee of PAMED members, these outstanding professionals embody the future of patient care and medical innovation.
“These candidates truly set themselves apart,” said Arvind R. Cavale, MD, FACE, FCPP, PCEO, president-elect and member of the awards committee. “Their unwavering commitment to patient care and forward-thinking ideas will undoubtedly shape the future of medicine.”
This year’s distinguished honorees represent a broad range of specialties, showcasing the diverse expertise shaping Pennsylvania’s healthcare landscape:
- Gregory Epps, MD, Philadelphia County, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
- Jocelyn Fitzgerald, MD, Allegheny County, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
- Juan Giugale, MD, Allegheny County, Hand Surgery
- Lindsay Goodstein, MD, Philadelphia County, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
- Nathanael Hoskins, DO, Berks County, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Jason Kaplan, DO, Lehigh County, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
- Dana Kirschner, DO, Lycoming County, Family Medicine
- Stephen Long, MD, Lackawanna County, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
- Kevin Lynch, MD, Lancaster County, Family Medicine
- Sean Mahase, MD, Dauphin County, Radiation Oncology
- Suraj Malhan, DO, Philadelphia County, Neurology
- Seyed Mansouri, MD, Dauphin County, Neurological Surgery
- Rebecca Marcus, MD, Erie County, General Surgery
- Lauren Mathos, DO, Allegheny County, Internal Medicine
- Nabeeha Mohy-ud-din, MD, Allegheny County, Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
- Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, Philadelphia County, Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine)
- Jyothy Punnoose, DO, Lancaster County, Hospitalist
- Danielle Rubinstein, DO, Lancaster County, Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine)
- Matthew Simpson, MD, Allegheny County, Internal Medicine
- Chasity Spagnola, DO, York County, Family Medicine
- Enoch Tse, MD, Lycoming County, Family Medicine
- Alexander Whiting, MD, Allegheny County, Neurological Surgery
- Andrew Williams, MD, Allegheny County, Ophthalmology
To qualify for this distinguished recognition, physicians must be PAMED members under the age of 40. Their dedication to advancing healthcare and enriching the lives of patients exemplifies the highest standards of medical excellence.
Learn more about this year’s winners at www.pamedsoc.org/top40.
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