MEET OUR TEAM

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David Baumgarten, MD is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine. He attended medical school at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School of Rutgers University. Subsequently, he completed his internal medicine residency and pulmonary/critical care fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. There, he trained to care for the most advanced lung diseases as part of the highest volume lung transplant center in the Nation. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Willingboro, NJ.

Fun facts about Dr. Baumgarten:

Dr. Baumgarten was thrilled to follow in his father’s (Steven Baumgarten MD, FCCP) footsteps and join Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey in the summer of 2019. When not working, David enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons and their beagle, Jasper. Together, he and his family have a passion for traveling, spending time outdoors, and hiking. They also love seeking out the latest and greatest restaurants. 

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Steven Baumgarten MD, FCCP, is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He is a well-established and highly sought after physician in South Jersey with over 30 years of experience. He earned his B.A. in Biology from Colgate University and M.D. from NYU School of Medicine. He completed his Residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City, and Pulmonary Fellowship at SUNY Stony Brook, and is a founding partner of Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, an affiliate of Virtua Medical Group. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Honors/Awards:

Dr. Baumgarten was the recipient of the West Jersey/Virtua Family Practice Inpatient Teacher of the Year award and has been named Top Doctor for Pulmonary Medicine by South Jersey Magazine multiple times.

Fun facts about Dr. Baumgarten:

When not at the office or hospital, he enjoys traveling, photography and spending time with his grandchildren. 

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John Bermingham, DO, FCCP is a pulmonologist who has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. He attended La Salle University, and Temple School of Pharmacy, where he received a BS in Pharmacy. He also attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry NJ School of Osteopathic Medicine, Camden. He is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, as well as the American College of Chest Physicians, Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, OB/GYN, and Family Medicine UMDNJ. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Marlton, NJ.

Memberships/Committees:

Dr. Bermingham belongs to an array of committees such as Quality Assurance Committee UMDNJ-SOM, Morbidity and Mortality Review Committee UMDNJ-SOM, Admissions Committee, and UMDNJ-SOM in Stratford, NJ. His memberships include the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, American College of Osteopathic Internists, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Honors/Awards:

-  Top Doctors for Women South Jersey Magazine, 2010
- Named a Top Doctor New Jersey Monthly, 2017
- Named a Top Doctor of South Jersey Magazine, 2011, 2015, 2018
- Received the Physician Excellence Award from Virtua Memorial Hospital
- Medical Resident of the Year UMDNJ Dept. of Medicine, 1987
- UMDNJ Medical Intern of the Year award
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement from UMDNJ, Medical School

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Aaron Crookshank, M.D., FCCP is a Pulmonologist and has been practicing since 2006. He received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from Temple University School of medicine in 2003. He completed his internship and residency at Temple and his fellowship training at the Temple Lung Center. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he obtained a BS in Neuroscience and a B.A. in Philosophy. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Marlton, NJ.

Memberships/Committees:

Member of the American Medical Association, the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Neurocritical care Society, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Honors/Awards:

Repeatedly recognized as a Top Doctor for South Jersey Magazine by his peers.

Fun facts about Dr. Crookshank:

Dr. Crookshank was born in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He now lives in South Jersey with his wife, Melissa, and three children. He enjoys spending time with family, the outdoors, cooking, and running.

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Michael Driscoll, DO, FACOI is a pulmonologist at our Cherry Hill location and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. He spent 12 years with DVPA/PSASJ, a partner since 2010. His educational background includes a BS in Biology, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He minored in both Chemistry and History. He interned at UMDNJ-SOM OPTI, 2002-2003, did his residency for Internal Medicine at UMDNJ-SOM OPTI, 2003-2005, and fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at UMDNJ-SOM OPTI, 2005-2008. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Honors/Awards:

- Chief Intern at UMDNJ-SOM OPTI, 2002-2003
- Internal Medicine Intern of the Year, 2002-2003
- Chief Resident at UMDNJ-SOM OPTI, 2004-2005
- Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, 2012
- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, 2019
- Named South Jersey Magazine’s Top Doc, 2009 and 2019
- Received the Our Lady of Lourdes “Guardian Angel” award, 2016
- He co-wrote "Hepatic Hydrothorax" with Dr. Thomas F. Morley, which was submitted to the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008.

Fun facts about Dr. Driscoll:

Dr. Driscoll speaks 5 languages. During his down time he enjoys fine dining and travel. He is a 5-time school spelling bee champion, and was even on Jeopardy!

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Thomas W. Grookett, MD, FCCP is an experienced and highly skilled Pulmonary and Critical Care physician. He obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia (now VCU School of Medicine) in Richmond, VA. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital and his fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Temple University Lung Center. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Willingboro, NJ.

Honors/Awards:

Named Top Doctor in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. He has served as Director of the Virtua Willingboro Neurodiagnostic/Sleep Lab and Director of Pulmonary at AcuitySpecialty Hospital of Southern New Jersey in Willingboro, NJ. Currently, he is director of ICU at Virtua Willingboro Hospital, and Director of Pulmonary at CareOne Moorestown.

Fun facts about Dr. Grookett:

Dr. Grookett is a South Jersey native from Wildwood, NJ.

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Ira D. Horowitz, MD, FACP, FCCP specializes in Clinical Pulmonary Medicine, and is triple boarded in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine. He has practiced in South Jersey since 1991. He also educates medical students, residents and fellows at the local hospitals. He has also participated in several clinical trials. He is licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey and holds privileges at several hospitals throughout South Jersey.

His education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, completed medical school at Hahnemann University, School of Medicine. He did his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, and completed his fellowship at Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Hahnemann University Hospital. His professional affiliations are fellow of American College of Chest Physicians, and fellow of American College of Physicians. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ.

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Julie Polisiakiewicz D.O. is a pulmonologist and intensivist at Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey for one year now. Prior to that she travelled to other parts of the country as a pulmonologist. Originally from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Julie and her family moved to Cherry Hill in South Jersey after falling in love with the area and the people. For undergraduate education Julie went to school at Penn State University Behrend majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Directly after college she went to medical school in Kirksville Missouri where she met her husband who is also a physician. Lansing Michigan was next up for Internal Medicine residency at McLaren Greater Lansing. After residency she spent a year as a hospitalist in Owosso Michigan. In 2015 she started a Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship at Genesys Regional Medical Center, graduating in August of 2018. Julie passed her Pulmonology boards this past year and is working towards her critical care medicine boards. Julie works part time as a physician which allows her to be a full time mom to her two young boys. Part of what brought her to this area was the family oriented lifestyle. When not running around after her kids, her small amount of free time is spent long distance running, reading, and enjoying the great outdoors! Julie is excited to be a part of this great group in an exciting field which gives a wide range of medical opportunities and looks forward to helping with your medical needs!

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Thomas Nugent, MD, FCCP is a Critical Care Medicine specialist and has been practicing for over 25 years. He specializes in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. He attended Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at Temple University.

His Nursing Home Affiliations are CareOne at Moorestown, CareOne at Evesham Hospital Affiliations: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital of Camden, Acuity Speciality Hospital of Southern Jersey, Jefferson Health at Cherry Hill, and Virtua Memorial Hospitals. Currently, he practices with the Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Directorships:

Our Lady of Lourdes Camden CC1, Advantage Sleep Labs, Kennedy Sleep Labs

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Alan Pope MD, FACP, FCCP is a diplomate of the American Boards of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. In addition he has served as Chief Medical Officer for the Lourdes Health System and is now Chief Medical Officer and Vice President at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and fellowship at the Harvard University Combined Pulmonary Training Program. Currently, he practices with the Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Honors/Awards:

Dr. Pope has been named a Top Doctor by multiple publications, including both New Jersey and South Jersey Magazines.

Memberships/Committees:

His professional memberships include the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.

Fun facts about Dr. Pope:

Dr. Pope has held leadership positions in a number of local and state professional organizations and boards, including president of the Camden County Medical Society. He also has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. He also holds faculty meetings at Jefferson Medical College and Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Nicholas Roy, DO is a board certified Pulmonary and Critical Care physician. He attended the University of Rhode Island where he received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2005. He then went on to the University of New England where he received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2010. He relocated to South Jersey for his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Marlton, NJ.

Memberships/Committees:

Dr. Roy currently serves on the Medical Executive Board for Jefferson Health New Jersey, as well as the Bioethics Committee for Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes. He is also the internal medicine site director for Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, Camden, NJ.

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Antonio Q. Velasco, DO, FCCP, FACOI has been practicing for more than 20 years. He attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and did his residency and fellowship at UMDNJ-School of Medicine. He is board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. Currently, he practices with Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Dr. Velasco is affiliated with Nursing Homes including CareOne at Moorestown, CareOne at Evesham Hospital Affiliations, as well as Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital of Camden, Acuity Speciality Hospital of Southern Jersey, Jefferson Health at Cherry Hill, and Virtua Marlton Hospital.

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Srirekha Dayanidhi PA-C, MS is a Physician Assistant based out of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and her medical specialization is in Physician Assistant Studies. She practices in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and has the professional credentials of PAC, with more than 20 years of experience.

In 2002 to 2004 she worked in both Acute and Subacute facilities to implement and supervise treatment plans for both Orthopedic and Non-Orthopedic patients. In 2005 Srirekha worked in Family Medicine in a single physician practice, assisting with urgent and chronic medical ailments. She continued into Emergency Medicine in 2006-2007, helping to manage patients ranging from pediatric to the geriatric population, including OB/GYN patients. She also did minor suturing and I & D procedures. In 2008-2016 she worked for a Solo Gastroenterologist, managing physician's inpatient census, observing and managing both new and follow-up patients.

Presently, Srirekha Dayanidhi PA-C, MS assists with managing Critical Care patients and Acute Long-term Vent Units. She has worked in Nursing Homes, such as SilverCare, helping to manage patient's Chronic long-term ailments, as well as Vent Management. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry in 1993, Health Science Center at SUNY at Stony Brook, Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology in 1995, and Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Arcadia University in 2001.

Honors/Awards:

- Dean's List for 5 Semesters during Undergraduate Studies
- Graduated with Honors in Medical Technology
- Graduated with Honors for Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

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Jennifer Lenzi, APN is an Acute Care Nurse practitioner who has been in practice since 2016. She graduated from Rowan University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. She was drawn to the medical field and graduated from Helene Fuld School of nursing in 2005 as a Registered Nurse. She worked for one year in the PCU. She had a passion for critical care and a desire to learn. She quickly transferred into the ICU where she was an ICU nurse for 10 years.

She holds a national critical care certification. She graduated from Rutgers University, Magna Cum Laude, with her Master of Science Degree in nursing in the area of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, 2016. She is also board certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Honors/Awards:

Jennifer Lenzi, APN was awarded as one of Virtua Medical Group’s 2021 Lasting Impact Project Honorees.

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Brian Shannon, APN, is a Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing for more than 20 years. The last 5 years he has spent as an Advanced Practice Nurse. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Virtua, Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center, Jefferson Health at Cherry Hill, and Virtua Memorial Hospitals.

He attended Rutgers University School of Nursing, Stratford, NJ and received a Master’s of Science in Nursing with High Honors – Family Health Nurse Practitioner Program. He also received a Diploma in Nursing with High Honors from Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing, Camden NJ.

Honors/Awards:

- Recipient of Excellence in Medical-Surgical Nursing Award
- Recipient of Sister Elizabeth Corry Nursing Award
- President's List Camden County College, Blackwood
- NJ Associates in Science with High Honors
- Member-Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor
- Society Recipient Guardian Angel Recognition-OLLMC
- Recipient Ambassador of Excellence Award OLLMC
- Four-time nominee, 2 time finalist for OLLMC
- Sister Elizabeth Corry Values in Practice Award

Memberships/Committees:

Brian Shannon, APN is a Member of the American Nurses Association, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.