Pictured left to right: Front row Amy Harvey and Anne Walker; Back row Neil Bluebond, Robert L. Berk, Mark D. Kuhn, and Lester A. Ruppersberger (not shown Stephanie Schwartz)

______________________________

Robert L. Berk, M.D.

Dr. Berk graduated from Muhlenberg College (Allentown, PA) and Hahnemann University (Philadelphia, PA). He did his post graduate training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (Baltimore, MD) and Lehigh Valley Hospital Center (Allentown, PA).

Dr. Berk has been with the Center for Women’s Health since 2002. He was formerly a partner with Podrasky & Berk Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. Dr. Berk is an attending physician on the staff at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA. Dr. Berk enjoys the team spirit and enthusiastic staff at CWH. He lives in Bucks County with his wife and two daughters and likes to ski and bike in his free time. He participates in the annual bike race to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis.

Advice to women: “You wear many different hats – daughter, wife, mother, co-worker - schedule time ‘just for yourself’ on a regular basis.”

Philosophy: The secret of life is moderation and variety.

^top of page

Neil D. Bluebond, D.O.

Dr. Bluebond graduated from Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA), Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA), and College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (Des Moines, Iowa). He did his post graduate training at Metropolitan Hospital, Parkview Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Hospital (all located in Philadelphia, PA).

“Offering clients quality patient care through working together as a group” is what brought Dr. Bluebond to the Center for Women’s Health when it was started in 1995.He is an attending physician at Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA and at Saint Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA. He has been married for 20 years and has two daughters and an adorable grandson.

Advice to women: “Beware of the male gender.”

Philosophy: When stressed over things other people have done that you perceive to be directed against you, say to yourself and believe "let it go." Just Let it Go. In the scheme of life, it is just not worth the internal anger and stress.

^top of page

Lester A. Ruppersberger, D.O.

Dr. Ruppersberger graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (both located in Philadelphia, PA). He did his post graduate training at Allentown Osteopathic Hospital (Allentown, PA) and Parkview Hospital (Philadelphia, PA).

“Working at the Center for Women’s Health provides me with the tools necessary to focus on holistic medicine of mind, body and spirit,” is how Dr. Ruppersberger describes his job. He has been with the Center since its formation in 1995. He is an attending physician at Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA and at Saint Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA. Dr. Ruppersberger is also a family life medical advisor and a certified instructor of natural family planning at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He has been married to his wife, Betty, for 38 years, has two sons and six grandchildren. He enjoys golf, music, dining out, and the beach.

Advice for women: Be not afraid. Be the fullest and best person you can be in mind, body, and spirit as you were intended at creation. Balance in all things.

Philosophy: We are all here for a reason. Our goal is eternal glory and our lives are gifts along with health, family, and friends. There is no such thing as a coincidence.

^top of page

Anne Walker, M.D.

Dr. Walker graduated from LaSalle University, University of Pennsylvania, and The Medical College of Pennsylvania (all located in Philadelphia, PA). She did her post graduate training at Abington Memorial Hospital (Abington, PA).

Dr. Walker has been at the Center for Women’s Health since 1999 and appreciates that the Center allows her to be a good listener and not rush her patients. She likes the fact that everyone at CWH goes out of their way to do the best for their patients. When not working, Dr. Walker spends a lot of time with her family running, surfing and generally staying in shape. She has participated in marathons and triathlons for various charitable causes and is very active in all of her children’s activities.

Advice to women: Prevent things before they happen. Have fun with life and take of yourself.

Philosophy: There’s a lot to listening to other people’s lives – finding out what is going on with them.

^top of page

Amy Harvey, M.D.

With the Center for Women's Health since 1994, Dr. Harvey has been named by Philadelphia Magazine as Top Doc in the Greater Philadelphia area for 2004 and 2005. She enjoys working with the dedicated Center physicians and staff, whom she calls her friends and family. Her hospital affiliations are with Saint Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA and with Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA. Dr. Harvey enjoys vacationing in North Carolina, relaxing with her four adorable cats, working out at the gym, and devoting her spare time to the Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic. She is also a Reiki Mater practitioner, an avid knitter, and an amateur pianist.

Advice to women: Be good to yourself, dream big, believe in yourself, and learn to delegate!

Philosophy: Cherish your family and friends, learn to live in the moment, and fill your heart with gratitude.

^top of page

Mark D. Kuhn, , M.D.

Dr. Kuhn graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) and UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Piscataway, NJ). He did his post graduate training at Temple University Hospital (Philadelphia, PA). Dr. Kuhn has been named a Top Doc for 2006, 2007, and 2008 by Philadelphia Magazine.

Dr. Kuhn has been with the Center for Women’s Health since its inception in 1995. He is an active member of the staff at Saint Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA and Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA. He lives in Bucks County with his wife and three sons. He enjoys skiing, hiking, biking and camping in his free time. He actively participates in the Boy Scouts with his sons.

^top of page

Stephanie Schwartz, M.D.

Dr. Schwartz graduated from State University of New York (Binghamton, NY) and State University of New York Health Science Center (Syracuse, NY). She did her post graduate training at the University Hospitals of Cleveland (Cleveland, OH).

Dr. Schwartz has been with the Center for Women’s Health since 2000.
She was formerly with Bucks County OB/GYN in Levittown, PA. She likes knowing that if she is not in the office, her patients will be taken care of by the other physicians, who, she feels, are all of a similar mind set. Dr. Schwartz is an attending physician at Saint Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA and Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA. She lives in Bucks County with her husband and three children.

Advice to women: Don’t sweat the small stuff – life is too short. You never know what is going to happen.

Philosophy: Women need to respect themselves and their bodies. If they respect themselves, they will take care of themselves.

^top of page

Lisa Diasio, MSN, CRNP

Lisa graduated from Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) and received a Master of Science degree in nursing (nurse practitioner program) from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA). She is a certified registered nurse practitioner (women's health and inpatient obstetric nursing.)

Lisa appreciates that the Center for Women's Health treats women holistically - caring for their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She lives in Bensalem with her husband and two sons.

Advice to women: Always protect yourself.

Philosophy: It's never too late to begin a healthy lifestyle.

^top of page

Karen Nyirjesy, MSN, CRNP

Karen graduated from Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, PA) and received a Master of Science degree in nursing (women's health care) from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA).

Karen is a certified registered nurse practitioner. She loves her co-workers - she finds everyone easy to work with and professional. She is proud of the fact that the Center for Women's Health offers so many services in one place. She lives in Abington with her husband and has two teenaged girls. Tennis, scrapbooking, and skiing are her hobbies.

Advice to women: Life can be difficult at times so, each day, we must make a conscious decision to have compassion for ourselves and to show compassion for others.

Philosophy: To be truly healthy, we must care for mind, body, and soul. We should spend time each day, even if just for a few minutes, to purposefully care for ourselves in each of these areas.

^top of page

Kathie Olson, RN, BSN, CCCN)

Kathie has been a certified continence nurse for 20 years. She has worked with the issue of incontinence in the following settings: urology office, gerontology, home care, long term care. She has lectured at national meetings and has been published in nursing journals. Kathie continues to provide consultation to office practices setting up incontinence programs.

Kathie enjoys helping women with incontinence issues. She thinks of herself as a "bladder detective". She feels fortunate to work in an environment where there is so much support for her area of expertise and where there are so many treatment options.

Kathie is happily married with four children who range in age from 9 to 21.
The family has a dog, a fish, and two turtles. Kathie is a Girl Scout leader, a quilter, and loves to play tennis and read when she has a free moment.

Philosophy: Don't "just live with it".

^top of page

Eileen Bartleson (Laser Hair Removal)

Eileen considers being happily married for 24 years and raising two beautiful children to be one of her greatest personal achievements.

It is no wonder that Eileen enjoys the family oriented ambiance of the Center for Women's Health. When she is not spending time with her family, Eileen enjoys reading.

^top of page

Lisa Kevitch Licensed Medical Esthetician

Lisa is a graduate from the University of Michigan.   She is a licensed medical esthetician who has advanced experience in corrective skin care of the face specializing in acne, anti aging, environmentally damaged, and mature skin. 

Lisa is excited to run our skin care department at the Center for Women’s Health.  She is confident that taking care of your skin affects how you feel in the inside as well.

Lisa lives in Blue Bell, Pa. with her three children.  She makes health and fitness a priority in her life through kickboxing, biking, weight training, running and hiking.

Advice to Women: Do not try to remake yourself into something you are not. Just try making the best of whom you are!!!

Philosophy:  To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance. - Oscar Wilde

^top of page

Mary Woltjen, CNM, CRNP, MSN

Mary graduated from Planned Parenthood Association Nurse Practitioner Program and the Institute of Midwifery at Philadelphia University ( both in Philadelphia), where she received her Master of Science in Midwifery.   She is a Registered Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife.  Mary has been published in the Journal of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Mary lives in Warrington, PA, with her husband of 35 years.  She has four grown children and six beautiful grandchildren.  Mary enjoys  reading whenever she has the chance  as well as  “do-it-yourself” home improvement projects.

^top of page

Sue Ritorto, CRNP, MSN

Susan graduated from   College of New Jersey, where she received her Bachelor of Science  degree in Nursing.   Susan also attended University of Pennsylvania where she received her Master of Science in Nursing as well as a Certified Nurse Practitioner degree. 

Susan has worked in the  women’s health field  for more than 20 years, beginning her career  in 1996 as a Registered Nurse in the  Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,  and moved on to Perinatology ( high risk perinatal care)  in Maternal Fetal Medicine, where she observed many procedures such as  amniocentesis, CVS and fetal blood transfusions.  

Susan’s favorite things for relaxation are watching television, spending time with friends and family.  But at the top of her list of favorites is spending time with her teenage twins and going to the beach with a good book.

^top of page

Maureen Murphy

Maureen graduated from Gwynedd Mercy College and received a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (Certified Nurse Midwifery Program) from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. She is a certified nurse midwife with extensive experience serving underprivileged women in Philadelphia.

Maureen loves working in such a friendly and professional environment where so many services are available to women. She lives in Glenside, PA with her husband of 28 years. She has 3 grown children and welcomed 2 grandchildren this past year.

Advice to women: Take the time to care for your inner self. Women fill many roles in our society today and rarely take the time for themselves.

Philosophy: Knowledge is Power. I love to educate women regarding health care issues - enabling them to make informed choices for their lives.

^top of page

Monica Pyle, Administrator

Monica came to the Center for Women’s Health after many years as an administrator of a law firm specializing in medical issues. She is a certified mediator and volunteers her services to the local municipal courts.

Monica is quick to share her enthusiasm for her workplace. “The best thing about being part of CWH is the opportunity to work closely with a great group of physicians – I love my job.” Monica resides in New Jersey with her husband and son. She recently embarked on a health/exercise/wellness journey with the goal of becoming more physically fit.

^top of page

.