Meet your care team.

Dr. Daniel Schlegel is medical director of telehealth for COMMpanion. He earned his degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and currently practices outpatient medicine at Penn State Health Medical Group ─ Middletown. He previously saw patients at Penn State Health Medical Group ─ Fishburn Road, where he was named to the Medical Group Dean's List for Extraordinary Patient Satisfaction. Dr. Schlegel is pleased to deliver the same excellent patient experience in a virtual setting.

Dr. William Nasuti is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with more than 30 years of experience in primary care. He practiced family medicine in Northern Dauphin/Western Schuylkill County before joining Penn State Health and Holy Spirit Hospital. Now, he is working with Penn State Health Virtual Care, helping patients who might have difficulty getting to in-person appointments. He looks forward to providing better access to care through virtual health.

Amber Thomas is a certified family nurse practitioner who has worked in health care since 2006, most recently at Penn State Health Marysville Family Practice. She has practiced in trauma and emergency departments and is experienced in helping her patients with acute and chronic health maintenance and treatment, as well as providing preventive and wellness exams for children and women. Amber is a graduate of the Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing and is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners.

Destrie Kramer is a certified registered nurse practitioner with experience in both family and emergency medicine. She is a graduate from Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and Penn State University. She provided primary care services at Penn State Health Family Medicine in Hershey prior to transitioning to the virtual care team. Destrie has experience providing acute and chronic health care across the life span. She has a passion for building trusted relationships, enhancing patient experience, and improving access to quality care.

Theresa Wotring is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with more than 10 years of experience. She graduated from Penn State University and worked as a Registered Nurse at the Penn State Health Children's Hospital prior to transitioning to a CRNP role in Primary Care at the Penn State Health Family Medicine Office in Hershey. In this role Theresa was responsible for treating pediatric and adult patients with acute and chronic health care needs. She is dedicated to providing quality patient care and is excited to help patients reach their health care goals.

Dr. Taraneh Soleymani has provided evidence-based, patient-focused comprehensive obesity care for more than a decade. She serves as an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine and Director of Obesity Medicine in the Department of Medicine. She is also the Medical Director of Penn State Health's COMMpanion Weight Management Program. She completed fellowship training in clinical nutrition and obesity at University of Alabama at Birmingham and is board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine. She is a Fellow of The Obesity Society, a scientific organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the condition.

Dr. Sunil Daniel is a board-certified obesity medicine physician, researcher and educator with fellowship training in clinical nutrition and obesity who has treated thousands of patients who struggle with weight-related issues. He specializes in patient-tailored obesity management and technology-enabled delivery of personalized weight management.

Dr. Azra Shaikh is a board certified clinician in internal medicine and obesity medicine. She has been practicing as an outpatient practitioner for more than 10 years. Her extensive background in managing chronic and complex conditions has given deep insights into how these diseases affect patients' lives. She currently specializes in obesity medicine, focusing on providing evidence-based and patient-centered care to help individuals achieve sustainable health improvements.

A 1981 graduate of Villanova University, 1989 graduate of State University of New York, Binghamton, 1995 graduate of Frontier Nursing Service and a 2009 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Curci has been providing care as a nurse practitioner to patients in central Pennsylvania for more than 30 years. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Penn State Health. She has been working in collaboration with Dr. Soleymani and Dr. Daniel delivering patient focused care for patients with obesity.

A graduate of Walden University and Penn State Harrisburg, Holly Keister has been providing care to the patients of Central Pa as a nurse practitioner for 7 years. She works with Dr. Daniel in Camp Hill to deliver patient centered care for patients with obesity.

Alicia is a Registered Dietitian with Penn State Health's COMMpanion Weight Management Program. She has been a dietitian since 2011 and been working in the field of Weight Management since 2017. Graduating from Drexel University with her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Science and getting her Master's in Public Health from Hunter College, she looks at the big picture when working with individual patients. Her focus is on lifestyle and behavioral change that is long lasting.

Fiona is a Registered Nurse with Penn State Health's COMMpanion Weight Management Program. She has been a Registered Nurse since 2011. She joined Penn State Health in 2013 and has held a variety of roles within the organization. She is a Certified Telehealth Coordinator and has been involved in Penn State Health telehealth programs since 2020. She works closely with patients to provide education, monitor progress, coordinate care, and offer ongoing support to help them safely achieve their health goals.

As a dedicated dietitian with over 13 years of experience, Caroline has a passion for helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. She is a graduate of Drexel University and completed her dietetic internship with Sodexo in the Philadelphia area. For the past 11 years, Caroline has specialized in obesity and weight management, providing tailored nutrition strategies and support to promote sustainable lifestyle changes. She believes in empowering clients through education and personalized care, fostering a positive relationship with food.

Dr. Richard Simons is a distinguished academic internist who most recently served as Senior Associate Dean for MD Programs at George Washington University School of Medicine. After medical training at Penn State and the University of Michigan, Dr. Simons combined active clinical practice with key leadership roles at multiple medical schools. A Master of the American College of Physicians and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, he continues to publish in leading academic journals, and serves on the board of DynaMed a web-based reference publication.

Dr. Stacy Hess is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Penn State Health, specializing in primary care and chronic disease management. A graduate of Penn State College of Medicine and Stanford Clinical Teaching Program, she combines patient care with medical education leadership, serving in roles including Practice Site Director and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs. She currently practices at Penn State Health's Hershey Outpatient Center.