Rachel Lynch, CRNP

Specialty:

Family Medicine

Practice Address:

210 N Mercer St, Linesville, PA 16424

Phone:

Linesville: (814) 683 – 4636
Meadville: (814) 333-2001

Fax:

(814) 683 – 5869

Hours:

210 N Mercer St, Linesville:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

1012 Water ST, Meadville:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Education:

Kent State University

Maryville University

Internship:

N/A

Residency:

N/A

Fellowship:

N/A

Certification:

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse

Description:

Rachel Lynch is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She attended Kent State University for her Bachelor’s in Nursing. She attended Maryville University of Saint Louis for Her Master’s in Nursing.

Rachel joined Northwest Physicians Associates in 2022.

Stephanie McDunn, CRNP

Specialty:

Family Medicine

Practice Address:

1012 Water St,
Meadville, PA 16335

Phone:

(814)382-3100

Fax:

(814)382-0872

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM

Education:

MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner- Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
BSN- Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH

Internship:

Cross Road Medical Center, Glennallen, AK

Residency:

N/A

Fellowship:

N/A

Certification:

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse

Description:

Stephanie McDunn is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She attended Cedarville University in Ohio where she served as a member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, and graduated with highest honors receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Minor in Bible. Stephanie continued her education at Cedarville University and again graduated with highest honors receiving her Master of Science in Nursing degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Stephanie has experience in trauma and emergency medicine, rural health in Native Alaskan communities, women’s health, dermatology, family medicine, and evidence-based practice.

She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. During her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with family, serving at her church, and outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking.

Stephanie joined Northwest Physicians Associates in 2020.

Terry Castleman, CRNP

Specialty:

Family Medicine

Practice Address:

1263 Elk St, Franklin, PA 16323

Phone:

Franklin: (814) 437-3674
Cochranton: (814) 425-2981

Fax:

(814) 437-3677

Hours:

1263 Elk St, Franklin:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

104 E Adams St., Cochranton:

Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Education:

Master’s in Nursing- The Pennsylvania State University

Internship:

N/a

Residency:

N/A

Fellowship:

N/A

Certification:

ACLS & BLS American Heart Association
Nexplanon Insertion Certified
Nursing Informatics Certificate (Penn State) 2017

Description:

Terry Castleman is a CRNP with 15 years of experience in the healthcare field. In 2005 she started out as an LPN, then got her diploma for RN from Sharon Regional School of Nursing in 2012. Earlier this year she obtained her Masters in Nursing from Pennsylvania State University and has joined NPA in providing quality care.

Ahmad Al-Turk

Specialty:

Podiatrist

Practice Address:

1012 Water St, Meadville, PA 16335

Phone:

(814) 333-4716

Fax:

(814) 333-4717

Hours:

1012 Water St., Meadville:
Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-4:00PM
Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM

Medical School:

Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine

Internship:

N/A

Residency:

Larkin Community Hospital

Fellowship:

N/A

Certification:

American Board Of Podiatric Medicine-Board Qualified Physician
Licensed Podiatric Medical Physician in the state of Pennsylvania
Licensed Podiatric Medical Physician in state of Florida
National Board of Podiatric Examiners Part 1
National Board of Podiatric Examiners Part 2
National Board of Podiatric Examiners Part 3
BLS for Healthcare Providers program CPR/AED
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support program
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

Memberships:

American Podiatric Medical Association

Description:

Dr. Ahmad Al-Turk is a Podiatrist from Ohio, who joined Northwest Physicians Associates, P.C. in August 2018. Dr Al-Turk received his medical degree from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine, and completed his residency and surgical training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Larkin Community Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Charles P. Cole, MD

Specialty:

Internal Medicine

Practice Address:

1012 Water St, Meadville, PA 16335

Phone:

(814) 333-4714

Fax:

(814) 333-4715

Hours:

1012 Water St., Meadville:
Monday-Wednesday: 9am to 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am to 1:30pm
Friday: 9am to 3:30pm

Medical School:

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Internship:

N/A

Residency:

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center/Permian Basin

Fellowship:

N/A

Certification:

N/A

Memberships:

American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
National Association of Doctors

Description:

Dr. Charles P. Cole is an Internal Medicine provider from Texas, who joined Northwest Physicians Associates, P.C. in November 2017.  Dr. Cole received his medical degree from the University of Texas, Medical Branch School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center/Permian Basin.

Maryann Lukowich, CRNP

Specialty:

Certified Registered Nurse Practioner, Family Practice

Practice Address:

104 East Adams Street
Cochranton, PA 16314

Phone:

814-425-2981

Fax:

814-425-3433

Hours:

Monday through Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm

Medical School:

MSN-Family Nurse Practioner, Edinboro
Clarion/Slippery Rock Universities
BSN-Edinboro University

Internship:

N/A

Residency:

N/A

Fellowship:

N/A

Memberships:

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
Northwestern Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioners Association
Pennsylvania State Education Association
National Education Association
Pennsylvania School Nurse Association

Description:

Maryann Lukowich is a Certified Nurse Practitioner who joined Northwest Physicians Associates in February 2016. She has extensive experience in the primary care setting. She sees pediatric patients from birth, as well as adolescents and adults of all ages. She manages wellness, preventative health care, acute illnesses, and chronic diseases.

Julie S. Knapka, CRNP

Specialty:

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology

Practice Address:

1012 Water Street Meadville, PA 16335

Phone:

(814) 337 – 8532

Fax:

(814) 333 – 1025

Hours:

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Medical School:

Edinboro University – 2001

Internship:

N/A

Residency:

N/A

Fellowship:

N/A

Certification:

American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission of Certification

Description:

Julie Knapka joined Northwest Physicians Associates, P.C. in 2004 as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. Julie is board-certified, and specializes in endocrine health concerns and diabetes treatment. She is also a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Peter R. Pless, MD

Specialty:

Dermatology

Practice Address:

505 Poplar Street Meadville,  PA 16335

Phone:

(814) 333 – 5875

Fax:

(814) 333 – 5893

Hours:

Monday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Medical School:

State University of New York Health Science Center – 1981

Internship:

Barnes Hospital / Washington University

Residency:

Barnes Hospital

Fellowship:

Barnes Hospital

Certification:

Board Certified in Dermatology & Internal Medicine

Description:

Dr. Pless is a board certified physician in internal medicine and dermatology. His practice is limited to only dermatology patients. He treats patients with diseases of the skin, hair and nails as well as treating skin cancer. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, Cleveland Dermatology Society, the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Crawford County Medical Society.

Dean W. Spencer, M.D.

Specialty:

Family Medicine

Practice Address:

1012 Water Street.  Meadville, PA 16335

Phone:

(814) 382-3100

Fax:

(814) 382-0872

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Medical School:

Georgetown University School of Medicine – 1984

Internship:

N/A

Residency:

Akron City Hospital

Fellowship:

N/A

Certification:

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Description:

Dr. Spencer is a board certified physician in Family Medicine and has been with Northwest Physicians Associates since 1995. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians.

Marianne J. Suprys, M.D.

Specialty:

Family Medicine

Practice Address:

210 North Mercer Street, Linesville, PA 16424

Phone:

(814) 683 – 4636

Fax:

(814) 683 – 5869

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Medical School:

The Medical College of Pennsylvania – 1987

Internship:

N/A

Residency:

York Hospital

Fellowship:

N/A

Certification:

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Description:

Dr. Suprys has been with Northwest Physicians Associates since early 1996. As a board certified physician in Family Medicine, Dr. Suprys treats patients from newborn to geriatrics with a broad range of illnesses and injuries. She also provides nursing home visits and home visits when needed.