Then and Now

​Who says you can’t go home again? On Monday, October 4, 2021, Jefferson Health and Einstein Healthcare Network will officially merge. For me, it is a particularly special moment.

From 1984 to 1992, I was privileged to receive my General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery residency training at Jefferson University Hospital. Now, after 27 years of practice at Lehigh Valley Health Network, and nearly 3 years at Einstein Healthcare Network, I will be returning to my roots, as Einstein Healthcare Network becomes part of Jefferson Health.

My hair is a little grayer, and apparently, I haven’t been out in the sun as much lately, but I can honestly say how blessed I am to have pursued my dreams. My whole life I wanted to be a doctor. I never imagined just how wonderful this trip would be.

I have had many great mentors along the way. I appreciate all of you.

But truth be told, that whatever success I may have enjoyed, it has always been because of the amazing team that has surrounded me, past and present. What’s most cool is that, even now, even as I make the last turn toward the finish line, I’m once again inspired by a future that holds excitement and promise for my team and me.

Special thanks to my loving family and my dearest friends, to my talented and trusted surgical partners, to our awesome and hardworking physician assistants, nurses, and staff; and to the senior management at Einstein and Jefferson who believe in me, thank you… thank you for bringing me home again.

Then and Now 10/21

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Dr. Raymond Singer

Dr. Singer has been in practice since 1992 and has, to date, performed over 8000 surgeries. His practice interests include complex valve, coronary and aneurysm surgery, as well as prevention and treatment of lung cancer.


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