Pennsylvania Medical Society Celebrates the Brightest Young Physicians with Top Physicians Under 40 Awards

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is proud to announce 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 in Pennsylvania.

“Each of these candidates stands out for their exceptional achievements,” said Edward Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO, president‑elect and member of the awards committee. “Their passion for medicine and commitment to advancing patient care will help shape the next generation of health care.”

This year’s honorees represent a broad range of specialties, showcasing the diverse expertise shaping Pennsylvania’s healthcare landscape:

1.  Abagayle Bierowski, MD, Philadelphia County, Emergency Medicine
2.  Dean Campbell, MD, Lancaster County, Nephrology
3.  Jennifer Cooper, MD, Dauphin County, Internal Medicine
4.  Mitchell Crawford, DO, Lancaster County, Psychiatry
5.  Daniel Edwards, DO, Berks County, Urology
6.  Gregory Ferenchak, MD, Allegheny County, Family Medicine
7.  Lauren Giugale, MD, Allegheny County, Female Pelvic Medicine and    Reconstructive Surgery
8.  Julia Goroff, DO, Lancaster County, Pediatrics
9.  Quinn Andrew Grimes, MD, Lebanon County, Emergency Medicine
10.  Robin Hicks, DO, Lancaster County, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
11.  Sophia Estella Horwath, MD, Lancaster County, Geriatric Medicine
12.  Arvin Jundoria, MD, Philadelphia County, Emergency Medicine
13.  Kamala Ramya Kallur, MD, Union County, Cardiovascular Disease
14.  Amatus Legbedion, MD, Lackawanna County, Family Medicine
15.  Matthew Macken, MD, Allegheny County, Family Medicine
16.  Tejas Nimba Nikumbh, MD, Lackawanna County, Internal Medicine
17.  Russell David Rosenberg, MD, Philadelphia County, Cardiovascular Disease
18.  Saleha Rizwan, MD, Erie County, Hematology & Medical Oncology
19.  Chen Xu, MD, Allegheny County, Neurological Surgery
20.  Kevin Wile, MD, Dauphin County, Family Medicine

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.

To learn more about all of our 2026 awardees, please visit www.pamedsoc.org/winners

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