Diana T Baca, MD

Carly Zuwiala, MD, is an OB-GYN with AHN Women, providing patient-centered obstetrics and gynecology care for women. She is skilled at minimally invasive surgery, LGBTQIA+ care, midlife/menopause care, contraception, and vulvar dermatoses. She went to medical school at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and did her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zuwiala is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as a member of the North American Menopause Society. Her goal is to give patients time and space to talk about what is wrong with them, in a safe space free of judgement. She prides herself on truly listening to patients and taking their complaints seriously. Dr. Zuwiala sees patients ages 13 and older.

Vicki is a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) who specializes in women’s health. Her clinical interests include diabetes and thyroid disorders. She is committed to building strong relationships with her patients and ensuring they are comfortable and confident with their care. Vicki earned a Master of Science in nursing at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and she is certified by the National Certification Corporation. She sees women 13 and older.

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.