Overview
Frank A. Maffei, MD, is the chair of Pediatrics for the Geisinger Women and Children’s Institute. Dr. Maffei received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in New York and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his residency, chief residency and a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He completed a second fellowship in pediatric critical care at Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester. He was the University of Rochester Medical School Lowell A. Glasgow Dean’s Teaching Fellow in 2003, and has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. Dr. Maffei has published and presented extensively in clinically relevant areas of both disciplines, including life-threatening asthma, meningitis, child abuse and overwhelming infections. Dr. Maffei’s areas of clinical interest include central nervous system infections, traumatic brain injury, asphyxial asthma, sepsis and bioethics. In his personal life, Dr. Maffei enjoys running, biking and kayaking. He loves to visit the Bronx in New York, and he roots for the New York Mets.
His top area of expertise is Traumatic Brain Injury.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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Clinical Research
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Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Infectious Disease
Nicole Samies, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases. She treats children for a variety of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections, including bone and joint infections, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, tuberculosis and herpes, as well as surgical and blood infections. She has a clinical interest in treating congenital infections.|“Watching a child improve and get better brings me the most joy and keeps me wanting to come back to work each day,” she says.|Dr. Samies earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, S.C. After medical school, she completed a residency in pediatrics at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She followed that with a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.|From an early age, she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. “Having the ability to care for someone’s child is the most rewarding experience — knowing I could help make a difference in their life,” she says.|Dr. Samies is an active member in several professional organizations, including the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Osteopathic Association.|Originally from a small town in South Carolina, Dr. Samies came to Danville for her residency. She returned to the area with her husband to be closer to family.|In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, running, bike riding, baking and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Samies is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Herpes and Childhood Pancreatitis.
Geisinger Lewisburg - Pediatric Neurodevelopment
Dr. Challman is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in neurodevelopmental pediatrics. His clinical interests include developmental disorders, including intellectual disability and autism. His research interests include genetic etiologies of developmental disorders and developmental screening. Dr. Challman earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, then completed a fellowship in neurodevelopmental disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Challman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in developmental-behavioral pediatrics and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Dr. Challman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Increased Head Circumference, and Hypotonia.
Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine - Ophthalmology
Dr. Wilson is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist subspecializing in pediatric and adult strabismus. His clinical interests include pediatric and adult strabismus surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, completed his residency at the University of South Florida, and his fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Chemosis.
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