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PentaHealth Colonial Family Practice

Monika Kumanova, MD

May 26, 2022 by

About Monika

Dr. Monika Kumanova is a Board-Certified Physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She has more than 10 years of experience managing a broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions in primary care. Her focus is on adult medicine with an interest in women’s health and lifestyle medicine.

Before joining PentaHealth Colonial Family Practice, she worked as a Physician at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and Tower Health.  She has provided health care to veterans while at the VAMC.

Dr. Kumanova received her degree from the Medical University of Sofia – Bulgaria. She also has a degree in chemical engineering. Coming to the United States, she initially worked at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and contributed to stem cell and cancer research. She completed her Family Medicine Residency training in New York at the Bronx – Lebanon Hospital Center.

Dr. Kumanova is passionate about primary care. She believes that many chronic medical conditions are preventable. Her goal is to help her patients achieve optimal health through disease prevention by adhering to a healthy and balanced lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and mental health.

Dr. Kumanova lives with her husband in the beautiful Chester County and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves traveling, arts, music, reading, and staying active.  She is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, American Medical Association, and American Obesity Association.

Susan M. Kohli, MD

July 31, 2018 by

About Susan

Susan M. Kohli earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005. She graduated with honors from both The University of Rochester and The Eastman School of Music in 2001 where she earned bachelor degrees in chemistry and flute performance. She completed her internal medicine training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center which is ranked as one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. During her training, Dr. Kohli pursued an area of interest in women’s health. At UPMC, Dr. Kohli gave numerous lectures on topics such as pre-pregnancy counseling, depression, and gave medical Grand Rounds reviewing the latest developments in prostate cancer. She also achieved the honor of being chosen Chief Resident. She has won numerous awards for excellence in both teaching and patient care.

Dr. Kohli is board certified in Internal Medicine. She is a member of The American College of Physicians and was inducted to the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.

Dr. Kohli is a native of Berwyn, Pennsylvania and graduated from Conestoga Senor High School. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, participating in the arts, and skiing. She currently resides in Malvern, PA with her husband, Drew Chronister, M.D. an ophthalmologist in Thorndale, and their four children.

Erin Lender, CRNP

July 10, 2019 by

About Erin

Erin Lender, CRNP joined PentaHealth formerly Gateway Medical Associates in 2018. She grew up in West Chester, PA and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Prior to becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, Erin worked as a bedside nurse at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and at the Reading Hospital on the Stroke Unit.

Erin enjoys working with patients of all ages and has a passion for health promotion, illness prevention, and physical and mental wellness. In her spare time, Erin likes to unwind with yoga and reading. She has an extensive collection of board games and is known by friends and family as “The Game Master”. She lives in Downingtown with her husband and twin stepsons.

 

Denise Meli, CRNP

July 31, 2018 by

About Denise

Denise started with PentaHealth formally Gateway Medical Associates in August of 2017. Post High School she served in the Navy for six years. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. After graduation, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse for 15 years. She returned to school in 2012 and earned her Graduate degree and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification from Widener University.

Prior to joining PentaHealth, Denise worked at Honey Brook Family Practice, Tel Hai, Hickory House, and St Martha’s skilled rehabilitation facilities. When Denise is not busy seeing patients, she enjoys hiking, trail running and spending time with her four kids.

Marianne Nikas, MD

July 31, 2018 by

About Marianne

Dr. Marianne Nikas received her medical degree in 1997 from Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and finished her residency training at Chestnut Hill Hospital in 2000. Some of her best and most valuable experiences during her education occurred when she was volunteering for the Indian Health Service in Lame Deer, Montana, and at the Good Shepherd Hospital in Swaziland (Africa).

Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Nikas has special interest in preventive medicine, LGBTQ+ health, minority health equity, gynecology, and geriatrics as well as special training in dermatologic/orthopedic procedures.

Dr. Nikas grew up locally in Malvern and Hershey and attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. She is married with two children and one energetic dog. In her spare time, Dr. Nikas enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, teaching Sunday School, and performing music with The Immaculata Symphony and The Chesco Pops. She is very grateful to work with the wonderful and talented coworkers at PentaHealth Colonial Family Practice to serve the people of Coatesville and other local towns since October 2002.

Drew Rowan, MD

July 31, 2018 by

About Drew

Drew Rowan grew up in Newtown Square, PA and graduated from Malvern Prep high school in 2003, after which he attended Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and four years worth of fond memories of varsity swimming.

From Franklin and Marshall, Dr. Rowan moved to Drexel University where he completed his master’s degree in Medical Science. After receiving his degree, Dr. Rowan then attended Jefferson Medical College, from which he graduated in 2013.

Dr. Rowan completed his residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital in 2016, and is Board Certified in Family Practice. He is a strong proponent of preventative care including cancer screening and vaccination. He has a special interest in office procedures and pediatrics, as well as the management of diabetes and depression.

Outside of work Dr. Rowan enjoys reading, drinking tea, and trying to keep up with his children.

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