Family Medicine Doctors
A family medicine doctor takes care of any and every illness. His or her training includes experiences in surgery, gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics, and more.
Barbara Ann Haeckler, MD
Medical Director, Family Medicine PhysicianDr. Haeckler completed her residency in the Forbes Family Practice Residency Program in Monroeville, PA. She earned her M.D. at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She earned her B.S. at West Chester College in West Chester, PA.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg HospitalCertifications/Licenses: Board Certified
James R. Owens, MD
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. Owens completed his residency at the Williamsport Family Practice Residency in Williamsport, PA. He received his M.D. from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Owens earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg HospitalCertifications/Licenses: Board Eligible
Jennifer Chan, MD
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. Chan conducted her family practice residency at Saint Vincent Health System in Erie, PA. She received her M.D. and completed the Rural Medical Education Program at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse. Dr. Chan received her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg HospitalCertifications/Licenses: Board Certified
Helena Choi, MD
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. Choi completed her residency at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center, in Brooklyn, NY. She also attended New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY as well as Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, where she earned her medical degree.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg HospitalCertifications/Licenses: Board Certified- Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
Kochumol Thomas, MD
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. Thomas completed her residency at the Altoona Regional Health System in Altoona, Pa. She completed her M.D. at Madurai Medical College in India, her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Kottayam Medical College in India, and her Bachelor of Science at Kerala University in India.
Certifications/Licenses: Board Certified- Family Medicine
Joseph McDermott, DO
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. McDermott completed his residency at UPMC Altoona, in Altoona, Pa. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree as well as earned his Certificate of Biomedical Sciences Masters Program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Biology at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg HospitalCertifications/Licenses: Board Certified- Family Medicine
Henika Kaura, MD
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. Kaura completed her residency at United Health Services Hospitals in Johnson City, NY. She completed her Doctor of Medicine degree at Medical University of Americas, and her Bachelors Degree with a major in Biology and minor in Psychology at Waterloo University in Waterloo, ON.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg HospitalCertifications/Licenses: Board Certified- Family Medicine
Deborah Adebamowo, MD
Family Medicine PhysicianDr. Adebamowo completed her residency at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. She completed her Doctor of Medicine degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in St. George, Grenada, and her Bachelors of Science/Arts Degree with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry at Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg HospitalCertifications/Licenses: Board Certified- Family MedicineCertified Registered Nurse Practitioners
The C.R.N.P. may practice medicine under physician supervision. Most likely, the nurse practitioner is whom a patient will first see during a medical visit. The nurse practitioner assesses a patient’s health status by attaining health histories, performing physical exams and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. The nurse practitioner consults with a physician and establishes a health care plan.
Sara Leis, CRNP
Nurse PractitionerMs. Leis received her Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at the University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N) from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Leis obtained an Associates of Science in Nursing from Mount Aloysius College.
Affiliations/Hospitals: Chambersburg Hospital
