Meet the Providers

Meet Our Providers at MCMA

IMG_7383Dominick Galluzzo, M.D.
Dr. Galluzzo is a graduate of MCP-Hanehmann University, completing his internship and residency in internal medicine  at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Galluzzo is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and strives to provide quality, compassionate care to every patient he encounters. He joined MCMA in 2004.

Dr. Galluzzo’s professional interests lie in prevention and wellness along with the management of chronic diseases that affect young adults through geriatric patients.

Melissa John, M.D.
Dr. John is a 2009 graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine (formerly MCP-Hahnemann University) in Philadelphia. She was accepted to Drexel University College of Medicine from high school, and attended Rosemont College through their early assurance direct pre-medical program. Dr. John graduated with a degree in biochemistry from Rosemont College in 2005 and proceeded to medical school. She completed her internship and residency in 2012 at Montefiore Medical Center (Albert Einstein College of Medicine University Hospital) in Bronx, NY. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has a keen interest in challenging medical problems affecting diverse ethnic populations. Dr. John joined MCMA in 2012.

John M. Butler, M.D.
Dr. Butler was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. He received a BS in Biology, graduating from Albright College with honors in 1989. Dr. Butler attended Jefferson Medical College received his M.D. degree and joined MCMA as full-time physician in 1996.

Dr. Butler manages his patients in both the hospital and office settings in addition to being Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care. He has served as Medical Director for Holy Redeemer Hospice for over 10 years.

David L. Litt, M.D.
Dr. Litt graduated from Thomas Jefferson Medical School in 1993 and continued at Thomas Jefferson Hospital for his internship and residency program. Dr. Litt takes an interest in a broad range of medical issues ranging from preventative healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of more complicated diseases in the young and elderly. Joining MCMA in 1996, Dr. Litt seeks to take an active role in the comprehensive care of his patients. Philadelphia Magazine has recognized Dr. Litt as one of their Top Doctors in Internal Medicine for 2018.

Meet Our Nurse Practitioners at MCMA

Heidi Gibbons, DNP, C.R.N.P.
Heidi Wright has over twenty years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner and more than thirty years of experience as a registered nurse. She is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Diploma Nursing program and holds  undergraduate and graduate degrees from Gwynedd Mercy University. She was awarded her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Gwynedd Mercy in 2016. Heidi is Board Certified as an Adult Health Care Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).Having a special interest in the elderly and chronic care, Heidi holds a second Masters of Science in Nursing with a focus on Gerontology and is on the medical staff of Holy Redeemer Hospital, St. Joseph’s Manor, and Lafayette-Redeemer Nursing Homes. Heidi joined MCMA in 1996 and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and the American College of Physicians.

Barbara Holdren, DrNP, C.R.N.P.
Barbara Holdren has been in the medical field since 1976 and joined MCMA in 1993. She received her Nursing Diploma from Frankford Hospital School of Nursing and received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Penn State University. Barbara then continued her education obtaining a Master’s Degree in nursing with certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Pennsylvania. Beginning in 2011, Barbara began her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice at Drexel University and presently holds a degree of DrNP. This degree will enhance practice by not only allowing the N.P. to treat and diagnose illness but to better understand the nuances of someone’s behavior.

Barbara recently completed a study concerning the treatment of diabetes. This investigative study will discover for the diabetic the need for problem solving tactics or more appropriate social support. Once determined, an intervention will be implemented to improve diabetic outcomes.

Sheryl Varghese CRNP

Sheryl Varghese, C.R.N.P.
Sheryl is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She earned both her Bachelor of Science & Master of Science degrees in Nursing from Villanova University in the years 2017 and 2023 respectively. She also earned her degree in Doctor of Medicine from St. Louis University, Philippines in 2013. She has over 5 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in multiple acute care settings. She also practices as an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner. Her passion lies in Primary care, Dermatology, Aesthetics, and Research. Her goal is to provide excellent primary care and to be able to help people achieve their best selves.

Christa Hyland CRNP

Christa Hyland, C.R.N.P.
Christa Hyland has been working in the healthcare field since 2014. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2013 and practiced as a Registered Dietitian before attending nursing school at Drexel University in 2017. As a nurse, Christa worked in the intensive care unit and was an educator at local hospitals and universities. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from La Salle University in 2023 and is board-certified as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about utilizing her background in nutrition to help her patients manage their chronic conditions and improve overall health.

A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty area. Nurse Practitioners work with people of all ages and their families, providing the information patients need to make informed decision about their health care and lifestyle choices.

Nurse Practitioners provide the following services to our patients:

  • Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations.
  • Diagnose and treat common health problems such as infections, minor injuries, diabetes and hypertension.
  • Provide women’s health care including routine PAP screening and breast exam.
  • Provide annual physicals and maintenance care for adults, including positive health behaviors, self-care skills, education and counseling.
  • Collaborate with the physicians in order to promote health maintenance.