KACEY TOMKO, PA-C
Kacey joined Dr. Berger's team in 2018 as a Physician Assistant. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Science Studies in 2009. She earned a Masters of Physician Assistant from Marywood University in 2010 after completing the five-year accelerated program. She specializes in psychiatric and mental health issues.
MATTHEW VINNACOMBE, PA-C
Matthew joined Dr Berger’s team in 2015 as a Physician Assistant. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Misericordia University in 2007. He received a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Misericordia University in 2014. Matthew treats pediatric and adult patients.
JULIE OJA, PA-C
Julie joined Dr. Berger's team as a Physician Assistant in 2013. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Asistant Studies at MCP Hahnemann University. Julie provides psychiatric care for primarily adult and geriatric patients in both the in-patient and out-patient settings.
MARIAN FARRELL, PhD, PMH-NP, BC; PMH-CNS, BC; CRNP
Marian joined Dr. Berger’s team in 2008 as a certified registered psychiatric nurse practitioner and a certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist (therapist). She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Marian received her PhD in nursing at Adelphi University. She completed a graduate nursing program in psychiatric/mental health nursing at Syracuse University. She completed a post-master's nurse practitioner program in Adult Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing from Drexel University. She graduated from Misericordia University with an undergraduate and graduate degree in nursing. Marian also completed a post-master’s nurse practitioner program in Health Care of Women at University of Pennsylvania. She is certified by the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties. Marian specializes in adult psychiatric and mental health issues.
AMANDA FIDIAM, PA-C
Amanda joined Dr. Berger's team in 2014 as a Physician Assistant. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Marywood University in 2010. Amanda completed a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University in 2011, after completing the five-year accelerated program. She specializes in pediatric psychiatric and mental health issues.
MICHELLE BAKER, PA-C
Michelle joined Dr. Berger's practice in 2015 as a full time physician assistant. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Studies in 2003 from King's College. Received her Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2004 after completing King's 5 year accelerated program. Michelle provides medication management and specializes in pediatric psychiatric and mental health issues.
ALEXANDRA STINE, PA-C
Alexandra joined Dr. Berger's team in 2021 as a Certified Physician Assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from Marywood University in 2014. She earned her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University in 2015, after completing the five-year accelerated program.
DARYL KROUSE, PA-C
Daryl joined Dr. Berger's team as a Physician Assistant in 2013. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Montclair State University. She received a a second Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Studies and master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from King’s College.
MICHAEL BOHR, PA-C
Michael joined Dr. Berger’s team in 2020 as a Certified Physician Assistant. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2012 from the University of Pittsburgh. He received a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from Albany Medical College in 2016. Michael treats pediatric and adult patients.
TIMOTHY J. LEGG, PhD, PsyD, LPC, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, MAC, CARN-AP, CAADC, CCS
Timothy joined Dr. Berger’s team in 2012 as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Timothy holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in health sciences research and a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in clinical psychology and is a licensed psychologist. He is also a licensed Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with board-certification across the lifespan (PMHNP-BC) and a licensed and board-certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC). Timothy studied psychoanalysis at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He also holds the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board and his Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) certification through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board.
In addition to his work with Dr. Berger, Timothy serves as a member of the editorial board for The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report, a peer-reviewed publication for physicians and other providers in the addictions field.
Nurse Practitioners
JORDYN O'LEARY, PA-C
Jordyn joined Dr. Berger's team in 2019 as a NCCPA board certified physician assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Studies in 2017 and her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2018 from King's College in Wilkes Barre, Pa.
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AMANDA CRAVEN, CRNP
Amanda joined Dr. Berger's team in 2018 as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at Wilkes University in 2006. She received her Master's Degree in the Science of Nursing at Walden University and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Amanda specializes in psychiatric and mental health issues primarily for adults.
LUISANNA WADSWORTH, PA-C
Luisanna joined Dr. Berger’s team in 2022 as a board-certified physician assistant (PA). She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2015 from University of Massachusetts Boston. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. Luisanna currently serves as a psychiatric PA for Dr. Berger’s team. She is fluent in Spanish and provides psychiatric care primarily for adult patients in the out-patient setting.
Physicians Assistants
ARCHI PATEL, PA-C
Archi joined Dr Berger's team in 2022 as a NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Studies in 2019 and her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2020 from Marywood University in Scranton, PA after completing the five-year accelerated program. I have been working in the field of Psychiatry since 2020, providing medication management services to pediatrics, adults and geriatric population in an outpatient setting.
Archi also speaks Gujarati and Hindi.
JESSICA SABATO, CRNP
Jessica joined Dr. Berger's team in 2013 as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and her Master of Science degree in Nursing at the University of Scranton. Jessica is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Jessica provides psychiatric care for primarily adult and geriatric patients in both the in-patient and out-patient settings.
DAYNA RUHF, PA-C
Dayna joined Dr. Berger's team in 2014 as a Physician Assistant. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from The Pennsylvania State University in 2010. She earned her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Misericordia University in 2014. Dayna specializes in pediatric and adult psychiatric and mental health issues.
AMBER PARKER, PMHNP-BC
Amber joined DR Berger’s Team in 2022. Amber earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Penn State University in 2012. After completing her nursing degree in 2016, she pursued her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of South Alabama and is board certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
TARAH ZAJACZKOWSKI, PA-C
Tarah joined Dr. Berger’s team in 2020 as a Physician Assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from The University of Scranton in 2015. She earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from King’s College in 2018.
Abigail Skene, PA-C
Abigail joined Dr Berger's team in 2022 as an NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Studies in 2019 from King's College. She received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2020 from King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa after completing the five-year accelerated program. She also graduated with a minor in Biology and Neuroscience. She has been active in clinical medicine, including the field of Psychiatry, since 2020.
ALEXIS IVOSEVIC, PA-C
Alexis joined Dr. Berger's team in 2021 as a Physician Assistant. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Marywood University in 2019. She completed a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University in 2020, after completing the five-year accelerated program.
TRACY JAYNE, PA-C
Tracy joined Dr. Berger's team in 2014 as a Physician Assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Studies in 2012 from King's College. She received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from King's College in 2013, after completing the five-year accelerated program.
MELANIE PRIEBE, PA-C
Melanie joined Dr Berger's practice in in 2001. She graduated from King's College Physician Assistant Program - Cum Laude. Melanie has worked in the field of psychiatry for 19 years and provides medication management services to adults in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Melanie also earned a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Marywood University in 1997 and practiced in long term care and inpatient settings in both the Philadelphia, PA and Scranton, PA areas with a special interest in community health, diabetes management and renal disease.