The
Office Staff
Martin Freedman, M.D.
Dr. Freedman received his undergraduate degree from the
University of Michigan and completed his medical education
at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Upon completion
of a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Maricopa
County General Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Freedman
arrived in Philadelphia and completed a post graduate fellowship
in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University
of Pennsylvania.
After
spending a brief period as an attending physician at the Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania, Dr. Freedman became the Director of the In Vitro Fertilization
Program at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 1984. Under his direction, the IVF
Program was successful in producing the first live birth of a child resulting
from a cryopreserved embryo in 1988. During this time, Dr. Freedman also established
a successful practice in infertility and reproductive endocrinology, now known
as Northern Fertility and Reproductive Associates.
Dr. Freedman is now affiliated with Holy Redeemer Hospital
and Medical Center and Abington Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Freedman is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics
and Gynecology in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a member of many professional
organizations and is the first elected president of the
Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrinologists group. He
is a reviewer for the journal Fertility and Sterility. Dr.
Freedman has been named a TOP Doc in Philadelphia Magazine
multiple times.
Arthur J. Castelbaum, M.D.
Dr. Castelbaum received his undergraduate degree in Biology and completed his
medical education at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Dr. Castelbaum completed
his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology as well as a post-graduate
fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of
Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. 
Dr. Castelbaum has performed extensive research in the field
of reproductive endocrinology concentrating on factors associated
with the uterine lining, implantation, and infertility.
He has authored many articles on this topic in medical journals
and presented his findings at national and international
scientific meetings. He is actively involved with resident/physician
education. He is a reviewer for the journals Fertility and
Sterility and Human Reproduction. He has been featured in
Philadelphia Magazine and the Discovery Channel, and has
been named a TOP Doc in Philadelphia Magazine multiple times.
Dr. Castelbaum is affiliated with Holy Redeemer Hospital
and Medical Center and Abington Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Castelbaum is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He
is a member of many professional organizations and is active in giving lectures
in the community.
Erlynn
Gill Haberman, R.N.C., M.S.N.
Infertility Nurse Coordinator
Erlynn has a B.S.N.
degree from the University of Delaware and a M.S.N. degree in Health Care of Women
from the University of Pennsylvania. Erlynn was the In Vitro Fertilization Nurse
Coordinator at Albert Einstein Medical Center with Doctor Freedman for seven years.
She also assisted with the private practice there. Erlynn is certified in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility Nursing.
Denise
Cunningham, R.N.
Office Nurse
Denise is a graduate
of the School of Nursing at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. Denise has been
a Northern Fertility nurse for the past 11 years. Previously she had extensive
experience in OB-GYN nursing.
Robin
L. Hahn, R.N.C.
IVF Nurse
Robin is a graduate
of Northampton County Area Community College. Robin has been an IVF nurse coordinator
since 1987, initially at Christian Fertility Institute, and subsequently at Family
Fertility Center.
Rhonda
Fair
Office Manager
Rhonda
has over 20 years experience managing physicians' offices
with expertise in medical billing and insurance questions.
Suzanne
DeVincent
Surgical Scheduler/Insurance Coordinator)
Suzanne
has been working in the medical field for 25 years. She
will be happy to help you with any insurance or surgery
questions. You may also see her on weekends drawing your
blood and assisting with your office visit.
Dorothy
Hamlers
Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist
Dorothy
has been with our practice since 1990. Medical records at
Northern Fertility are computerized to insure accurate and
timely information for all patients. Dorothy keeps our patients
and physicians up to date.
Susan
Hodges
Receptionist
Susan
is the first person you are likely to encounter at Northern
Fertility. She prides herself on accommodating patient scheduling
needs.
Janice
Tillman
IVF Financial Coordinator
Janice
guides couples through the complex financial issues of their
In Vitro Fertilization cycle. She is expert at arranging
for appropriate referrals, pre-certifications, and letters
of medical necessity.
Carol
Tribble
Laboratory Specialist
Carol
has 30 years laboratory experience. She insures accurate
and timely blood test results to optimize our patients'
ovulation induction and IVF cycles. The Northern Fertility
laboratory is accredited with the State of Pennsylvania.
Sharon
Dunkleberger
Office Assistant
Sharon
keeps our office running smoothly by coordinating patient
charts.
