Remembering Dr. Surkin
It is with a heavy heart we announced Dr. Marc Surkin passed away the morning of Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Dr. Surkin was an ENT Head & Neck physician who practiced in Havertown, Pa., for almost 30 years. He was a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, a member of the Philadelphia Laryngological Society and Facial…
Could Parkinson’s Be Preventable?
Parkinson’s disease, long known to be caused by genetics, has increasingly been pegged to environmental factors, such as exposure to pesticides and chemicals. Scientists recently called for a ban on one of these commonly used chemicals—trichloroethylene (TCE)—in a new study published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease. TCE is banned in the European Union and…
Changes Coming at our Valley Forge, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Division
Pinnacle ENT’s Pottstown and Phoenixville offices are relocating this June! Starting on June 13, 2022, you can access the same exceptional care you’ve come to expect from our Valley Forge Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Division at our new Limerick office. We are excited to welcome you to this fresh, new space where you’ll see…
Well Wishes for Dr. Bell
After 50 years of outstanding service in the Pottstown and Phoenixville communities, Dr. Gerald Bell is retiring from Pinnacle ENT – Valley Forge Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Division on June 30. Though we are happy for him, we are also sad to see him go. The staff and patients at Pinnacle ENT will miss…
Mask Requirements & Other Office Policy Updates
Pinnacle ENT Associates (PENTA) is committed to the health and safety of our patients and communities, which remains our top priority. We are monitoring the latest COVID-19 recommendations from the PA Department of Health, CDC and WHO websites, and taking all necessary precautions. World Health Organization PA Department of Health Centers for Disease Control Clinic Updates…
Top Doctors 2020
Philadelphia Magazine has released their 2020 Top Doctors list and we are excited to announce that FIVE of our physicians are included. The recipients of this great honor include: Dr. Lesser, Dr. Surkin, Dr. Wilmoth, Dr. Zager and Dr. Downey. How is the list put together? Making it onto the year’s Top Doctors list is a true accomplishment. It is compiled by Castle Connolly Medical…
How Do You Stay Safe From Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Defined by any family (Coronaviridae) of single-stranded RNA viruses, it infects birds and…
2019 Main Line Today Top Doctors
We are excited to announce Doctors Chuma, Downey, Hoffmann, and Ward were named 2019 Top Docs by Main Line Today! Top Doctors are chosen by physicians via an online ballot each year. Check out the region’s full list of Top Doctors at http://www.mainlinetoday.com/Main-Line-Today/December-2019/2019-Top-Doctors/
Rockin’ For A Good Cause!
Created by local Philly-area doctors Kenneth Einhorn M.D (Pinnacle ENT Associates) and Jeremy Jaffe M.D. (SEPA Pain Management), and Nancy Wolfson, all of whom are parents of children or have type 1 diabetes (T1D) themselves, Rockin’ Docs is an annual benefit concert to fundraise for research monies dedicated to finding a cure for T1D. To…
Walk4Hearing
PENTA is a proud supporter of this year’s Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Walk4Hearing event in Philadelphia on October 20. What Is the Walk4Hearing? This national event is held at cities across America to raise awareness about hearing loss, good hearing health and communication access. Since 2006, those with hearing loss, their families, friends…