Crystal Drayer, MD

Adam Schwab is a certified physician assistant who specializes in orthopaedic trauma, orthopaedic spine, and sports medicine. He is experienced in injections, splinting, and fracture care. He is committed to getting to know his patients personally, to optimize care and make the treatment process more comfortable. He sees patients ages 16 and up. He speaks English. Adam Schwab earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received a Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a member of the American Academy of PAs, Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants.

Dr. Fernando is director of thoracic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital and Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Fernando is experienced in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic procedures for the lung, esophagus, and mediastinum. He is also skilled in endoscopic procedures such as POEM (peroral endoscopic myotomy) and TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) for gastroesophageal reflux. He treats patients for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux, achalasia, mediastinal tumors, and myasthenia gravis. Dr. Fernando believes every patient faces a different set of challenges in managing their disease, with differences in severity, symptoms, and overall risk factors. He partners with his patients to help them select a treatment that balances the three goals of best outcome, minimizing risks, and preserving quality of life. He received a medical degree from Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine at the University of London in England, and completed residencies in California at Harbor-UCLA, UC Irvine, and UC Davis. He gained further training through a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh. He is a member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the American Surgical Association.

Warren Swegal, MD, treats patients with head and neck cancer, salivary gland disease, thyroid disease, and head and neck tumors. He maintains a clinical interest in these conditions, as well as xerostomia research. He is experienced in transoral robotic surgery and sialoendoscopy. He received the Wayne State School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award for 2018 and was the Henry Ford Hospital Outstanding Resident Award Nominee that same year. He's also the Head and Neck Cancer Disease Site Chair.