Pennsylvania's Top Physicians Under 40 

Christopher Connor, DO, Wilkes-Barre 
Dr. Connor is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates. He serves on the Luzerne County Medical Society Board and is active in community efforts to address issues surrounding pain and addiction. Dr. Connor is dedicated to finding alternatives to opioids for addressing chronic pain. He has taken part in several regional workshops and panel discussions on finding solutions to the opioid crisis.
Lucas DeJohn, DO, Reading
Dr. DeJohn is a neuroradiologist with Reading Hospital and West Reading Radiology Associates. He is recognized by colleagues as a forward-thinking physician who understands the larger picture of the continuum of care, especially as it relates to the acute evaluation and treatment of patients with stroke. Dr. DeJohn has participated in his organization’s initiatives to improve the accuracy and timeliness of diagnostic imaging assessment. 
Angelica Kloos, DO, Williamsport
Dr. Kloos is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with UPMC Susquehanna who has provided patient care to children in the Williamsport area for more than five years. She has been instrumental in developing innovative models of care to manage the needs of the rural community she serves. She is a member of the Lycoming County Medical Society Board.
POMA LOGOAmanda Michael, DO, Pittsburgh
A physician with Pittsburgh Infectious Diseases, Ltd., Dr. Michael is an “antimicrobial steward” who looks to promote coordinated interventions designed to improve and measure the appropriate use of antimicrobials at the hospitals she attends as well as outpatient settings. She has special interests in the treatment of HIV and hepatitis C and the administration of adult vaccines for vaccine-preventable diseases. She serves as Chair of the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee at St. Clair Hospital. 
Stefania Nolano DO, Abington
A thought leader in the surgical treatment of breast cancer, surgeon Stefania Nolano is Director of Abington–Jefferson Health’s Breast Program. Dr. Nolano is dedicated to offering compassionate, cutting-edge care to her community. She is active with the American Society of Breast Surgeons and frequently presents her work at meetings and symposiums. Dr. Nolano works with Abington-Jefferson Health residents in surgery, OB/GYN, and family medicine.
POMA LOGOAshley Pence DO, Williamsport
Dr. Pence is a pediatrician with UPMC Susquehanna Pediatrics who practices full-scope general pediatrics. She recognized the need for obesity care in her community and recently became a diplomate with the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is a faculty member with the Williamsport Family Medicine Residency Program and, in 2016, received the Teacher of the Year award. As a volunteer with the Junior League of Williamsport, she has helped organize several fundraisers to benefit her community.
Leigh-Anne Piechta, DO, Allentown
Physiatrist Leigh-Anne Piechta has opened three acute inpatient rehabilitation units on behalf of Lehigh Valley Health Network, serving as Medical Director of the units. She has helped her organization to increase the community’s access to the resources they need to recover from strokes, spinal cord injuries, and other debilitating injuries and illnesses. Her leadership and team-building skills have provided a strong foundation of practice for many clinicians.
Rachael Polis, DO, Chester
Dr. Polis, a physician with Crozer Keystone Health System, specializes in pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG). In her role with Crozer Keystone, she helped expand their PAG service line called “Tots to Teens.” Dr. Polis is a dedicated advocate for improving adolescent health care and participates in speaking engagements at local schools. She serves as a member of the Adolescent Health Care Committee for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 
Vinti Shah, DO, West Reading
Dr. Shah has proven herself to be a dynamic leader in the palliative medicine department at Tower Health Medical Group.  At her institution, she has raised awareness of the need for palliative medicine and has led community-wide initiatives to offer education on advanced directives. Dr. Shah is helping to spearhead a mentorship program for women in medicine at Tower Health. In 2017, she was one of five young professionals recognized by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce as a “Rising Star” in her region.
Lydia Travnik, DO, Erie
Dr. Travnik is a family medicine physician who provides care in the outpatient setting at Saint Vincent-AHN Health & Wellness Pavilion. Dr. Travnik is an office preceptor at the Saint Vincent Family Medicine Residency Program and is also training primary care residents in ambulatory medicine. She is dedicated to providing personalized, one-on-one care to the patients in her community.
Valerie Vilbert, DO, Exton
Dr. Vilbert is a family medicine physician with Exton Family Medicine, a part of Bryn Mawr Specialists Association. After completing her residency, she was able to realize a dream of practicing with her mother who is also an osteopathic physician. Together, they founded Exton Family Medicine. She is a martial arts enthusiast who teaches healthy lifestyles and serves as a role model for her patients. Dr. Vilbert has shown herself to be an emerging leader within the Chester County Medical Society. 
Christopher Wenger, DO, Lancaster
Christopher Wenger, a cardiologist with The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health, part of Penn Medicine, is dedicated to preventive care for his community. He serves in the Preventive Cardiology and Lipid Apheresis clinics at The Heart Group, treating metabolic and genetic cholesterol issues with nutrition counseling and drug-therapy. He is involved with numerous health initiatives, including creating a wellness committee at Manheim Township School to improve the nutritional quality of school lunches.
Rachel Wilkerson, DO, Erie
Dr. Wilkerson is an internal medicine physician with Apogee Physicians, the staffing hospitalist group for Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie. She serves as a role model for colleagues, who note her compassion for patients, positive approach, and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure proper care for her patients.
Amanda Wincik, DO, Erie
A resident with the Saint Vincent Family Practice Residency Program, Dr. Wincik has become a leader in medicine in Erie. She is the resident member of the Erie County Medical Society Board. She has participated in the Stop the Bleed program which provides education on bleeding control techniques to treat people injured during emergencies like active shooter incidents. She served as a volunteer for Docs on Call, a TV news broadcast on which local physicians speak with callers about health care topics.