Physicians Assistants

Jenifer W. Abbott, MS, PA-C Jenifer W. Abbott, MS, PA-C
  • B.S. in Physiology, Towson University, 2002
  • M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Towson University, 2006
  • General Surgery/Breast Surgery, Baltimore Surgical Associates 2006-2010
  • PA to Chief of General Surgery Dr. Maen Farha
  • St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD.
  • Adjunct faculty, CCBC Essex/Towson PA Program
  • Guest speaker at multiple conferences focusing on breast disease including the Maryland Association of Physician Assistants annual conference.
  • Memberships: American Association of Physician Assistants, Maryland Association of Physician Assistants, American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants.

Benjamin M. Farkas, MS, PA-C Benjamin M. Farkas, MS, PA-C
  • B.S. in Biology minor in Chemistry, Le Moyne College, Syracuse NY, 2001
  • M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Albany Medical College, 2006
  • Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Dept., 2006 – Present
  • Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 2007 – Present
  • Assistant Lead Physician Assistant, St. Agnes Emergency Department, 2008 - Present
  • Memberships: American Association of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
  • Currently enrolled in Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Dermatology Diplomat Distance Learning Initiative and the West Virginia University School of Medicine Emergency Medicine Certificate Program

Deborah J. Renton, MS, PA-C Deborah J. Renton, MS, PA-C
  • B.S. in Health and PE, Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S. in Kinesiology, Purdue University
  • A.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Albany Medical College, 1992
  • Board certified with honors in Surgery
  • Extensive experience in family practice
  • Former Clinical Coordinator and Interim Program Director, Le Moyne College PA Program, Syracuse, NY
  • Memberships: American Association of Physician Assistants, Maryland Association of Physician Assistants.

Cheerie R. Silverman RN, BSN Cheerie R. Silverman RN, BSN
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Towson State University, 1992
  • Registered Nurse, State of Maryland
  • Worked in Pediatrics (hospital, school and summer camp) before joining Bernstein & Robinson in 2007
  • BCLS for Health Care Provider Certified by the American Heart Association
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tao- National Nursing Honor Society since 1991