Faculty - Family Medicine Residency

Dr. John Franko received his B.S. in Biology from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital program which is now part of the Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic School of Medicine. He initially practiced in a small rural community in south/central Virginia as part of his National Health Service Corp scholarship for medical school. He then opened his own solo practice in Danville, VA.

Dr. Franko transitioned to academic Family Medicine when he joined the faculty at the University of Virginia Department of Family Medicine in 1994. He was there for 13 years, serving in a variety of roles, including seven years as Residency Program Director. He left UVA to assume the role of Chair and Tenured Professor of Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University. He was in the position for nine years and left to assume the role of Senior Academic Chair of Primary Care and Chair of Family Medicine at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. While there he was also appointed as Professor of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. He joined the Reading Hospital Department of Family and Community Medicine as Chair in December 2019. In addition to his role as Department Chair, he was appointed Associate Chief Medical Officer of Reading Hospital in 2020 and System Medical Director of the Primary Care Service Line in 2022. His current faculty appointment is Professor of Family, Community, and Preventive Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. 

Dr. Franko brings extensive academic and clinical experience in medical student and resident education, including curricular design and development. He has been a member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) since 1994 and the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) since 2007, including serving on the Board of Directors of ADFM and being President of the organization in 2022. His educational interests have focus on Evidence Informed Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Point of Care clinical decision support tools. He has a passion for leader development and has assisted STFM, ADFM, and Atrium Health in the development and implementation of leadership development programs. Dr. Franko has also written, reviewed and managed grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration and participated in, supervised, and/or provided administrative oversight for a variety of research projects, including funded projects from NIH, NCI, PCORI, and the RWJF.

Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Jacqueline Storer relocated to South Florida when she was a teenager and subsequently graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Honors Program at Florida Gulf Coast University. She then completed her medical studies at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. It was during her Family Medicine Residency at the Reading Hospital that she developed an eagerness to share her knowledge with others, and an interest in academic medicine. She joined our faculty immediately after her graduation from our program and became certified by both the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and the American Board of Family Medicine in 2021. Shortly after joining our program as faculty, she accepted the position of Director of Osteopathic Education. Having a keen interest in undergraduate medical education, she also serves as the program’s Medical Student Clerkship Site Director. She was voted “Preceptor of the Year” in 2022.

Her professional interests include osteopathic manipulative treatment, musculoskeletal medicine, and preventive care. She is currently working to implement a primary care POCUS curriculum within our residency program.

On a personal note, Dr. Storer is a PADI certified scuba diver and enjoys spending her free time with her family and rescue dog.

Dr. Nipa Doshi is a graduate of Loyola College and Hahnemann University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine Residency training at Lancaster General Hospital. Following completion of a Faculty Development Fellowship at Lancaster General Hospital, she joined the Family Medicine Residency Program at Drexel University’s Warminster Hospital, serving as Associate Program Director and then Interim Program Director. Dr. Doshi joined Reading Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program in 2007. She coordinates the curriculum, in addition to teaching residents and medical students in the inpatient and ambulatory settings. Dr. Doshi is an Associate Professor of Family, Community, and Preventative Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. She is also the Medical Director of the Western Berks Free Medical Clinic.

Dr. Murillo earned his bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in religious studies from Franklin and Marshall College. He earned his Doctorate of Allopathic Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He went on to complete his Family Medicine Residency at Reading Hospital where he also served as Chief Resident in his final year. He completed a master’s in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomsburg School of Public Health. 

Professional interests include research focused on healthcare disparities and improved delivery of care to underserved communities. He is also an active member and Vice Chair of the Tower Health Population Health Committee. He currently serves as the Director of the Hanna Center for Primary Care Research. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and two dogs. His hobbies include music (guitar, drums, banjo, and singing) and martial arts training. 

Selected Scholarly Activity:

Murillo LA, Grekoff GA, Sheffield JC. Assessing the effect of patient to provider language discordance on depression screening utilizing the patient health questionnaire: An epidemiology study. Fam Pract. 2019. 36(1) 27-31

Murillo LA, Follo E, Smith A, Balestrier J, Bevvino DL. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Educational Modules and Interactive Workshops in Alleviating Symptoms of Mild to Moderate Depression: A Pilot Trial. J  Prim Care Community Health. 2020;11:2150132720971158. doi:10.1177/2150132720971158

Dr. Cassiopeia Roychowdhury is a dedicated family medicine physician committed to providing compassionate care to patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA and completed her residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, where she honed her skills in preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, and outpatient procedures. Her approach emphasizes open communication and collaboration; she believes in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

She serves as the Medical Director for the Family Health Care Center, which involves oversight of clinical operations, performance improvement, strategic planning, and policy development. As part of this role, she leads the Patient Advisory Council and directs the Health Systems Management resident course. She has also enjoyed nurturing resident education as a faculty advisor and watching each resident physician blossom into the best version of themselves. She is excited for the role of Associate Program Director, with its increased involvement in curriculum planning, professional development, and community outreach.

When she is not in the office, you can find her playing with her babies (humans and puppies alike), exploring local eateries with friends, and traveling the globe. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Dr. Amy Girard was the director of the Tower Behavior Health DBT program, Behavioral Medicine Chronic Pain Management Program, and MBSR programs for 17 years. She attended Christian Theological Seminary School M-Div, received her MS in Psychology at Indiana State University, and received her PsyD in Health Psychology at Indiana State University. Dr. Girard is currently on the Behavioral Medicine Faculty in the Reading Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program and Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Girard also has a great interest in research and currently sits on the Tower Health IRB where she has served for 15 years.

Her clinical interests include whole-person health and wellness, the use of mindfulness and evidence-based treatment of medical disorders, the intersection of wellness and spirituality, and enhancing wellness in general. Dr. Girard’s areas of expertise include treatment of personality disorders, treatment of chronic pain, treatment of eating disorders, and behavioral medicine. When she is not here at the hospital she enjoys traveling, playing piano, hiking, kayaking, and attending sporting events with her husband and children.

Dr. Cabello earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Franklin and Marshall College. He earned his Doctorate of Allopathic Medicine from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Cabello knew he always wanted to become a Family Medicine physician even prior to medical school because of the broad-spectrum nature of the field. He completed his Family Medicine Residency at Reading Hospital where he served as co-chief resident in his final year and in this role, he developed an interest in academic medicine. His professional interests include Inpatient Hospital Medicine, Outpatient Medicine, Global Health, Sports Medicine, Medical Spanish, and care of underserved populations. On a personal note, he likes to travel with his wife, spend time with family and he is a soccer aficionado. 

Driven by a passion for service and learning, Dr. Thomas combines a unique blend of experiences. Holding a B.A. from Oswego State University, Oswego, NY, M.Ed. from Albany State University in GA, M.D. from American International School of Medicine, Georgetown, GY, additionally is also a certified EMT. Dr. Thomas' professional journey includes a residency at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, GA.

Dr. Thomas' career in medical education spans over two decades, marked by a breadth of experience across multiple capacities. This includes expertise in NIH, RWJ and NASA grant management, leadership in developing STEM programs within the University System of Georgia's HBCUs, teaching, lecturing and direct clinical practice as a Child and Adolescent Therapist.  Her multifaceted background underscores a deep commitment to education, research, and the holistic development of youth.

Dr. Thomas is currently dedicated to shaping the next generation of "great doctors" by training residents and medical students in inpatient medicine and clinical application. Having worked with over 15,000 students and mentored many, she demonstrates a strong commitment to their success. Inpatient includes care of newborns, pediatrics and adult patients. Future interests include global mission work, community outreach and training. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, celebrating her Caribbean-American heritage through dance, playing sports, and spending quality time with family and friends. 

Dr. Zlotnick received his MD from the UMDNJ - NJ Medical School, completed his Family Medicine Residency at Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, MD, and earned his CAQ certification in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Zlotnick started in solo practice in Vernon, NJ, then academic Family Medicine at Warren Hospital (Phillipsburg, NJ), and Somerset Medical Center (Somerville, NJ), and part-time faculty at Capital Health (Trenton, NJ), while also serving as the Medical Director at Patient First (Bethlehem, PA). He later retired as Residency Director of Sports Medicine Education at Penn State Health/St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency in Reading, PA, as Director of the Sports Medicine/Concussion Clinic at PSH – St. Joseph’s, and served as Team Sports Medicine Physician for Albright College, Alvernia University, and Conrad Weiser and Schuylkill Valley High Schools in Berks County, PA. Dr. Zlotnick was also involved with the Rowan Integrated Special Needs Center at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine until June 2023. 

Dr. Zlotnick serves as the Chair of the Commission on Continuing Professional Development for the PA Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Zlotnick has faculty appointments at Rutgers-NJ Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Zlotnick is a regional and nationally recognized speaker at the AAFP, NCFMR/S, PAFP, NJAFP, DAFP, and the AADMD.

Dr. Zlotnick is most proud of being the Senior Clinical Director and developer of the MedFest program - a joint initiative between Special Olympics NJ and the NJ Academy of Family Physicians. In 2016, Dr. Zlotnick was honored with election to the SONJ "Hall of Fame." The same year, he was also recognized with a Global Golisano Health Leadership Award by Special Olympics International.