Pediatricians
Kenneth Toff, DO FAAP FACOP IBCLC
Dr. Toff is a Pennsylvania native and attended Saint Joseph's University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. Dr. Toff is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. When not seeing patients, Dr. Toff likes to play piano and spend time with wife, children and grandchildren,
Laurie Cohen, DO FAAP IBCLC
Dr. Cohen attended Syracuse University and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Cohen completed her pediatric training at Hahnemann University. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Toff is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. When not seeing patients, Dr. Cohen loves to read, antique and spend time with her husband and children.
Lydia Boateng, MD FAAP
Dr. Boateng or “Dr. Lydia” as she prefers to be called, attended University of Science and Technology in Ghana, West Africa and completed her Pediatric Residency at East Tennessee State University. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Duke University in North Carolina. She is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Lydia is a mother of three small children herself, so can relate to all the concerns of motherhood. When not seeing patients, she loves spending time with her friends and family.
Anna Linderman, MD FAAP
Dr. Linderman graduated from St. Petersburg Medical School of Pediatrics in Russia and did her pediatric residency training at Thomas Jefferson University. She is a certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Linderman is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. She is passionate about painting, fishing and being with her family and friends.
Physician Assistants
Brian Pepe, MSPAS, PA-C CAT
Mr. Pepe is a Pennsylvania native who graduated from Pennsylvania State University with degrees in Exercise & Sports Science and is a certified athletic trainer. He graduated from DeSales University with his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Mr. Pepe specializes in sports injuries and concussions. When not at Children's HealthCare, he enjoys running, skiing, and Penn State Football.
Brandi Burns, MMSPAS PA-C
Mrs. Burns is a Pennsylvania native who graduated from Alvernia University with a degree in Biology and Salus University with her Masters in Physician Assistant studies, where she received training in general pediatrics, emergency medicine and neonatal intensive care. Mrs. Burns is passionate about helping families with weight management through healthy eating and exercise, and sports medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, coaching and playing volleyball and traveling.
Michael Flowers, MMSPAS PA-C
Mr. Flowers is a Pennsylvania native who graduated from DeSales University with his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Mr. Flowers is part-time here at Children's HealthCare. He also works full-time as a Neonatology Physician Assistant in the Infant Intensive Care Unit at Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia. Prior to his current career, Mr. Flowers served for over 9 years in the United States Navy Submarine service. In his free time, Mr. Flowers enjoys spending as much time as he can with his wife and 3 children.
Nurse Practitioners
Tracy Kramer, MSN FNP
Mrs. Kramer is a Pennsylvania native who graduated from Pennsylvania State University with her degree in Nursing. She also completed her Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Studies at Widener University in 2000. Mrs. Kramer specializes in breastfeeding, as a Certified Lactation Counselor, adolescent medicine, including GYN, and mental/psychiatric well-being. When not at Children's HealthCare, she enjoys spending time with her three children.
