Physicians and Professional Staff

Hassan Bakri, DMD, MDS
Prosthodontist
Dr. Bakri has been an integral part of St. Barnabas dental group since 2003. He received his doctorate and masters degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, and he provides specialized services such as customized dentures, implants and restorative dental procedures.

Larry Campoli, DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. Campoli has been with St. Barnabas since 1990. He earned his Doctorate degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania.

Coleen A. Carignan, MD, Internal Medicine
Director of General Medicine
Dr. Carignan has been with St. Barnabas since 2003. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, earned her Medical degree from Loyola University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Gonzaga University.

Thomas D. Dunning, PA-C
Physical Therapist
Thomas joined St. Barnabas in 2007. He received a master’s degree in physical therapy from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Pittsburgh.

Linda Eastman
Licensed Massage Therapist
Linda has been with St. Barnabas since 2006. She is a proud member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and is certified in Geriatric Massage, Sports and Orthopedic Massage, and other specialties.

Vish V. Iyer, MD, PC, Family Physician
Director of Medicine, St. Barnabas Nursing Home
Dr. Iyer has been with St. Barnabas since 2008. He is a Board Certified Family Physician and earned his Medical and Master of Surgery degrees from the Madras Medical College in India.

Kellie Kelly, RN, BSN, NHA
Executive Director, The Medical Center at St. Barnabas
and The Arbors at St. Barnabas, III
Kellie has been with St. Barnabas since 1993. She has contributed in various positions throughout our Clinical Services, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Waynesburg University and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

James Kreshon Jr., DO
Physiatrist
Dr. Kreshon specializes in rehabilitation medicine. He is board certified and earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh.

Joseph Maroon, MD, FACS
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Maroon is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon in the Pittsburgh area and team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is regarded as a premier specialist in the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine using specialized microscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Learn More

Devashis A. Mitra, MD, DM, PhD
Rheumatologist
Dr. Mitra is Board Certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical degree and PhD in Rheumatology from Bath University in England.

Santosh M. Pandit, MD, FACC
Cardiologist
Dr. Pandit has been with St. Barnabas since 1994. He is Board Certified in Cardiology and Internal Medicine. He earned his Medical degree from Nagpur University in India.

Gary L. Reck, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Reck has been with St. Barnabas since 1996. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Memphis and his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Virginia Tech.

Jason Strcula, DMD
Dentist
Dr. Strcula is a 1995 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. He later joined the University of Pittsburgh as an Associate Professor in the Restorative Dentistry Department. He has been treating patients in private practice for the past 10 years and is a member of the Pittsburgh East Suburban Dental Study Club.

Gwenn Whiteford, MS, CCC/SLP
Rehabilitative Services Director
Gwenn has been with St. Barnabas since 1999. She earned her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from California University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Pittsburgh.

Evelyn Wiest-Kertz MS, CCC-A
Audiologist
Evelyn has been with St. Barnabas since 2002. She is Board Certified in Audiology, earned a Master’s degree in Audiology and a Bachelor’s degree in Education Speech and Hearing.

Rita Yost
Reiki Master
Rita is a practicing Registered Nurse with over 40 years’ experience in traditional western medicine and has always had a passion for natural healing modalities. She is a Certified Reiki Master and Holistic RN.

William Zillweger, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Zillweger is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His clinical focus is on gerontology, hospice, advanced diagnostics, hypertensive diseases and minor surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean.

Debra Casselberry
Dental Office Manager

Kristi Donahue
Certified Medical Assistant

Gwen Franz
Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Coordinator

Michele Snyder
Office Manager

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