Dr. Sam Albanesi joined Philadelphia FIGHT in August 2024. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Allegheny College, he earned a Master of Arts in Urban Bioethics from Temple University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple. Dr. Albanesi completed his residency in Internal Medicine…
Em Barry, RN joined the staff of the Y-HEP Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center in October, 2023. Em identifies as nonbinary and prefers the pronouns they/them. They earned a B.A. from The College of New Jersey and received their nursing degree from Jefferson College of Nursing. Prior to joining FIGHT, Em worked in a…
Christopher Diaz, PA-C joined the Lax Center in September, 2023. He received his B.A. in Music from Fordham University and completed his M.H.S in Physician Assistant studies from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. After graduation, Chris worked for PrimeCare Medical Corporation, treating patients at Pennsylvania correctional facilities. Before joining FIGHT, Chris worked…
The newly-created position of Pride Navigator is based at the Y-HEP Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center and serves patients at all FIGHT Health Centers.
Judith Tiga, PA-C joined the John Bell Health Center in September, 2023. She earned a B. A from Washington University in St. Louis and completed her Physician Assistant training at University of Iowa Collège of Medicine. Before joining FIGHT, Judith worked at Quality Community Health Care and the Stephen Klein Wellness Center. Judith understands introducing…
Kassandra Petit, MS, CRNP joined the Jonathan Lax Center in August, 2023. A Boston native, Kassandra earned a B.S. in Health Sciences from University of Central Florida and an M.S. from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, where she studied Women’s Health Nursing and Adult Gerontology. She is board certified in both specialties. Before…
Dr. Leah Scherzer joined Philadelphia FIGHT in July, 2023 after working for more than ten years as a pediatric outpatient physician at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. A graduate of Brown University with a B.A. in Urban Studies, Leah also received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Brown. Dr. Scherzer is a Certified Lactation Counselor…
