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:

1. Gregory Epps, MD, Philadelphia County, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
2. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, MD, Allegheny County, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
3. Juan Giugale, MD, Allegheny County, Hand Surgery
4. Lindsay Goodstein, MD, Philadelphia County, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
5. Nathanael Hoskins, DO, Berks County, Obstetrics & Gynecology
6. Jason Kaplan, DO, Lehigh County, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
7. Dana Kirschner, DO, Lycoming County, Family Medicine
8. Stephen Long, MD, Lackawanna County, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
9. Kevin Lynch, MD, Lancaster County, Family Medicine
10. Sean Mahase, MD, Dauphin County, Radiation Oncology
11. Suraj Malhan, DO, Philadelphia County, Neurology
12. Seyed Mansouri, MD, Dauphin County, Neurological Surgery
13. Rebecca Marcus, MD, Erie County, General Surgery
14. Lauren Mathos, DO, Allegheny County, Internal Medicine
15. Nabeeha Mohy-ud-din, MD, Allegheny County, Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
16. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, Philadelphia County, Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine)
17. Jyothy Punnoose, DO, Lancaster County, Hospitalist
18. Danielle Rubinstein, DO, Lancaster County, Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine)
19. Matthew Simpson, MD, Allegheny County, Internal Medicine
20. Chasity Spagnola, DO, York County, Family Medicine
21. Enoch Tse, MD, Lycoming County, Family Medicine
22. Alexander Whiting, MD, Allegheny County, Neurological Surgery
23. 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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