Dr. Islam earned his medical degree from Dhaka Medical College in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He completed an internship at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, a fellowship at Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons, and a residency and fellowship at the Institute of Postgraduate Medicine & Research, all in Dhaka. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Coney Island Hospital and The New York-Presbyterian (Cornell) Hospital.

Dr. Islam is certified by in the American Board of Cardiovascular Diseases, the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Affiliated Hospital - Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA

Dr. Lewis, who has been practicing medicine for 19 years, completed his Internal Medicine Internship, his Internal Medicine Residency, and his Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.  He began his medical education at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1985 from the Ross University School of Medicine, completing clinical rotations in New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. Prior to joining the Franklin County Heart Center, Dr. Lewis was in private practice in Hagerstown, MD, and Greensburg, PA.

 Dr. Lewis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Diseases. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Affiliated Hospitals: Chambersburg Hospital - Chambersburg, PA

Dr. Nanbjor is a specialist in non-invasive cardiology. He received his medical training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, and at the University of Oslo in Oslo, Norway. After completing an internship in internal medicine at Ålesund Hospital in Ålesund, Norway, he completed residencies in Norway at Harstad Hospital, at SiV-HF Tønsberg, and at National Hospital in Oslo. Dr. Nanbjor became qualified as a cardiology specialist in 2001 following training at the Vestfold Central Hospital in Norway and at the National Hospital in Oslo. Before coming to Chambersburg, Dr. Nanbjor worked as a cardiologist in Waynesboro, PA, and in Norway.

Affiliated Hospitals: Chambersburg Hospital - Chambersburg, PA

A nurse practitioner may practice medicine under physician supervision.  She assesses a patient’s health status by getting health histories, performing exams, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.  In a cardiology practice, a nurse practitioner has special training to treat problems of the cardiovascular system.  She consults with a cardiologist and establishes a treatment plan. 
 

Christa Hoffeditz, R.N., M.S.N., C.R.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Hoffeditz earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree and completed the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program in 2000 from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, TN.  She received a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. 

Certifications:  Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification, Registered Nurse, ACLS and CPR certified

Ms. Hoffeditz

A physician assistant (PA) is a health care professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision and is trained to do many tasks that physicians usually do. PAs must complete an accredited, formal education program and pass a certifying exam. Those PAs who pass the exam may use the credential “PA-C.”
 

Robert F. Pellegrino, Jr., P.A.-C.

Physician Assistant

 
Mr. Pellegrino completed the physician assistant program, with a concentration in sports and emergency medicine, at Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, in 1983.  He completed an EMS paramedic training program at St. Luke’s Hospital Center in Utica, NY. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the State University of New York at Albany in Albany, NY.

Certifications:  Physician Assistant Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Mr. Pellegrino

Katherine E. Cornwell, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C. Physician Assistant

Ms. Cornwell completed her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, in 2005. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Science at Penn State University.

Certifications: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

General Patient Information for Franklin County Heart Center

Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Emergencies When the Office Is Closed - If you have an emergency, immediately call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. When the office is closed, if you have a medical problem that you do not feel is an emergency but can't wait until our office reopens, call 217-6944 and our answering service will have a provider call you.

About Our Phone System - We recently updated our phone system. It is important that you listen carefully and choose the correct option in order for us to process your call efficiently and effectively.

Appointments - New patients are accepted by referral from their primary care provider. Follow up appointments are made as prescribed by your cardiologist. Our cardiologists will do their best to be on time for your scheduled appointment. We do appreciate your understanding if your appointment is delayed due to the cardiologist responding to an emergency.

Cancellation of Appointments - Appointments for office visits and testing should be cancelled 24 hours in advance so that we may make those times available to other patients.

Check-In - Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Co-pays are due at check-in. Insurance cards must be presented at check-in. All other pertinent information will be verified at this time. Your information will be updated at each return visit to our office.

Medical Records - The information in your records is confidential and protected by HIPAA. Your information will not be given out unless you have signed release forms in our office allowing us to do so. There may be a charge for copying and sending records. You will be informed of any charge at the time of your request.

Return Phone Calls - Because our providers have a full-schedule of patients to see each day, they most often return calls at the end of the day. Phone calls are returned in the order they are received.

Prescription Refills - It is important that you do not let your prescriptions run out. Please call (717) 217-6944. Please note that prescriptions cannot be refilled on weekends and when our office is closed for holidays.

Lab and Test Results - You will be either informed at the time of your visit or phoned by our office with your lab or test results.

Payment for Services - Services are available to everyone.  We participate with most insurances and accept Medical Assistance and Medicare.  We have a sliding fee scale for those who qualify, and we will work with patients to set up a payment plan if necessary. Your payment is due at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made.

Billing Questions - Call our office at (717) 217-6944 and choose the Billing option Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm if you have a question about your bill.

Complaints, Suggestions, or Comments - We welcome your concerns, suggestions, and comments so we can continue to make our services better. We offer forms in our waiting room areas and you may also speak to any staff member. If your concerns remain unanswered, you have the right to notify the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations at www.jcaho.org or by calling 1-800-994-6610.