Meet Our Providers
Our kind and compassionate pediatricians and staff are here for you.
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. Cohen 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, antiques, and spend time with her husband and children.
Lydia Boateng, MD FAAP IBCLC
Dr. Boateng or “Dr. Lydia” as she prefers to be called, attended the 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 she 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 certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of 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.
Zehra Jafri, MD
Dr. Jafri attended Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan. She completed her pediatric residency at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. When not seeing patients she loves spending time with her husband and three children.
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. 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.
Katelyn Dane, MMSPAS PA-C
Katelyn is a proud graduate of the Thomas Jefferson University Physician Assistant Studies Program where she served as President of her class for 2 years. Prior to her Masters, she received a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a Chemistry minor from Alvernia University. Although school and her dreams of being a PA were always a high priority, her free time is spent with her family and pups, hiking, kayaking & traveling whenever possible. She has a special passion for adolescent medicine, and will be helping out in our Adolescent and Young Adult Health and Wellness Center!