North Willow Grove Family Medicine - Quality compassionate care for all families

Maurice D. Gross, M.D.

To my Friends, Colleagues, and Patients-

Change is hard. After much soul searching I am taking advantage of an opportunity to change the focus of my career.I have accepeted the position of Director of Palliative Care at Abington Hospital. Hospice and Palliative Medicine has always been a part of my life along with my main focus on Primary Care. However, I am moving to this position saying goodbye to all the patients, friends, and families that have been a part of me since I finished my Family Practice Residency some 31 years ago. I will no longer be practicing medicine at NWGFM after June 30, 2013. I have every confidence that the practice will continue to provide the excellent care that I have been proud to be a part of these many years. To some of you, this will not be a big surprise, others may feel otherwise. My partners, colleagues,and I will do everything to assure as smooth a transition as possible. My friends, this journey continues for us all. Change is good.

Maurice D. Gross, MD

Seth C. Sands, DO, FAAFP

Seth C. Sands joined North Willow Grove Family Medicine in 1989. Dr. Sands is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has a Fellowship Degree in Family Practice. Dr. Sands received his BS in Natural Science at Muhlenberg College in 1981. He obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, MO in 1985. His residency was conducted at Temple University Family Practice in 1988.

Personal philosophy about medicine:

"I believe in the Patient-Physician Partnership in obtaining and maintaining Good Health."

Anthony R. Rodriguez, M.D.

Anthony R. Rodriguez, M.D.

Anthony R. Rodriguez joined North Willow Grove Family Medicine in 1992 as a Board Certified physician by the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Rodriguez graduated with honors from Loyola Marymount University in 1984 majoring in Biology with a Classics minor. He then went on to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science/UCLA School of Medicine for his Doctor of Medicine from 1985 to , graduating in 1989. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital where he became was Co-Chief of Family Medicine in 1992.

Personal philosophy about medicine:

"I became a family physician because I didn’t like the arbitrary division of the person into body parts and specialties. To that end, I believe that treating the entire person and their entire family makes medicine not only more accurate, but more fun. And, since the families I see come in all shapes and sizes I am constantly being challenged with new and better ways to provide care to our community"

Cynthia L. Salinas, M.D.

Cynthia L. Salinas, M.D.

Cynthia L. Salinas joined North Willow Grove Family Medicine in 2005. Dr. Salinas is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Salinas graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1993 and the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2002. She completed her residency at the University of California, San Francisco Family and Community Medicine in 2005. Her areas of medical specialty include adolescent medicine, women's health, family counseling and diabetes.

Personal philosophy about medicine:

She enjoys taking a dynamic approach to wellness, healing and prevention. She states, . "My goal is to make patients feel comfortable and cared for at every visit. I strive to make my patient's experience with modern medicine a positive one."

James S. Foxhall, M.D.

James S. Foxhall, M.D. James S. Foxhall joined North Willow Grove Family Medicine in August 2007. Dr. Foxhall is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Foxhall graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1998. In 2004, Dr. Foxhall graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and then graduated from residency at the University of California, San Francisco Family and Community Medicine in 2007.

Personal philosophy about medicine:

"Treating patients of all ages is great opportunity to care for the entire family. By practicing evidence-based medicine, I hope to always put the patient first."

Kira R. deLong, CRNP

Kira R. deLong, CRNP

Kira deLong joined the practice in January 2012. She received her B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and went on to obtain a BSN and MSN from Thomas Jefferson University. As a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, she is committed to managing the unique health care needs of women across the life cycle. She believes deeply in partnering with patients in order to dispel myths they have about their bodies, and to empower them to seek accurate information, ask questions, and to trust themselves. Providing thorough, thoughtful, evidence based care in the context of a family practice is an excellent way to assist patients in being active participants in their own wellness.

Robert P. Wilhelm, PA-C

Robert P. Wilhelm, PA-C

Robert P. Wilhelm joined North Willow Grove Family medicine in 1997. He is certified by the American Board of Physician Assistants. Mr. Wilhelm graduated from Penn State University in 1975 and later from Purdue University in 1978. He earned his Physician’s Assistant degree from and Hahnemann University in 1995.

Personal philosophy about medicine:

"It’s important to stress preventative medicine to our patients. Working to better enhance our diets, exercise, stress reduction and improving our mental and emotional health; will have tremendous payback in the manifestation of improved health. I enjoy helping patients achieve these goals."