Dr. Marsha Silberstein is a board-certified anesthesiologist, who began practicing medicine in the early 1970’s, after receiving a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Silberstein has a broad range of experience, including patient care, running a successful medical consulting practice, and serving as a vice president with the insurance company CIGNA. Today, in addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Silberstein is pursuing a rabbinical degree and volunteers as a hospital chaplain.
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