Kristina Potsko, PA-C
Anastasia Arce, PA-C
Cherie Navarro, CRNP, PhD
Laura Pavelik, PA-C
Laura White Pinou, CRNP
Amanda Hatalski, PA-C
Dr. Raymond L. Singer, MD, MMM, CPE, FACS, FACC, FCCP
Kristina Potsko, known to all of us simply as KP, is that person for our team.
As our APP Chief, she is the perfect blend of brilliant clinical talent, exceptional organizational leadership, and a trusted advisor whose judgment I rely on every single day. She leads with quiet confidence, unwavering integrity, and a deep commitment to our patients and our team.
The truth is simple, whatever success I have enjoyed at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital has only been possible because of her. Behind every strong program is someone who keeps it grounded, focused, and moving forward, and for me, that has always been KP.
I am incredibly fortunate, and deeply grateful, to have this remarkable person alongside me in my career.
Thank you, KP, for everything you do and for who you are.
They’ve trained hard, seen a lot, and yes… gained valuable perspective elsewhere before realizing exactly where they belong.
Let’s just say, working elsewhere helped confirm that the culture and teamwork at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital is hard to beat! 😊
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! At 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗴𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, we are fortunate to have an experienced, talented, and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider team that makes an extraordinary impact every single day.
From left to right: 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗖𝗥𝗡𝗣, 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗻, 𝗣𝗔-𝗖, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗜𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁, 𝗖𝗥𝗡𝗣 – three exceptional providers who are part of the team that manages our 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟰/𝟳. Their work spans the 𝗜𝗖𝗨, 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺, ensuring seamless, expert care across the continuum.
Thanks to their dedication and the strength of our entire team, we are proud to be recognized as a 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱𝟬 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 and in the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬% 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀.
Please join us in celebrating Donna, Christine, Amy, and the entire APP team for their unwavering commitment to our patients and their families!
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