Meet Our Providers
Our kind and compassionate Pediatricians and Physician Assistants are here for you.
Kenneth Toff, DO FAAP FACOP IBCLC
Dr. Toff is a Pennsylvania native and attended Saint Joseph's University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. Dr. Toff is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. When not seeing patients, Dr. Toff likes to play piano, travel the world, and spend time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Laurie Cohen, DO FAAP IBCLC
Dr. Cohen attended Syracuse University and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Cohen completed her pediatric training at Hahnemann University. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Cohen is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. When not seeing patients, Dr. Cohen loves to read, she loves antiques, and loves to spend time with her family.
Lydia Boateng, MD FAAP IBCLC
Dr. Boateng or “Dr. Lydia” as she prefers to be called, attended the University of Science and Technology in Ghana, West Africa, and completed her Pediatric Residency at East Tennessee State University. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Duke University in North Carolina. She is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. When not seeing patients, she loves spending time with her friends and family including her husband and three girls.
Anna Linderman, MD FAAP
Dr. Linderman graduated from St. Petersburg Medical School of Pediatrics in Russia and did her pediatric residency training at Thomas Jefferson University. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Linderman is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. She is passionate about painting, fishing, and being with her family and friends.
Brian Pepe, MSPAS PA-C, ATC
Mr. Pepe is a Pennsylvania native who graduated from Pennsylvania State University with degrees in Exercise & Sports Science and is a certified athletic trainer. He graduated from DeSales University with his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Mr. Pepe specializes in sports injuries and concussions. When not at Children's HealthCare, he enjoys running, hiking, and Penn State Football. Go Nittany Lions!
Brandi Burns, MMSPAS PA-C
Mrs. Burns graduated from Salus University’s PA program where she found her love for pediatrics, specifically adolescent medicine. She runs our adolescent center at CHC with Mrs. Dane. She loves the teens! She specializes in mental health, ADHD, eating disorders, and nutrition. She is also a lover of all things Disney, Baltimore sports, traveling and spending time with her husband Kevin and their two girls, Riley and Charlee!
Michael Flowers, MSPAS PA-C
Mr. Flowers is a Pennsylvania native who graduated from DeSales University’s PA program. Prior to CHC, he worked as a PA in the NICU at Temple University Hospital, giving him amazing experience with the tiniest of our patients. He also served over 9 years in the US Navy submarine service. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and loves traveling to new places!
Katelyn Dane, MMSPAS PA-C
Katelyn is a proud graduate of the Thomas Jefferson University Physician Assistant Studies Program and has always had a passion for pediatrics, specifically adolescent medicine. She loves taking care of patients in our adolescent center here at CHC with Mrs. Burns! Katelyn specializes in mental health and womens health. While not at CHC, she enjoys spending time with her family and sons Odin and Osiris, hiking, kayaking, and traveling whenever possible.