Surjit Julka, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Surjit Julka, MD is a Pulmonologist and Sleep Physician in Pikesville, MD. Dr. Julka has 53 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Julka graduated from Government Medical College Patiala, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences and is affiliated with the Lung and Sleep Centers of Maryland/LifeBridge Community Pulmonology
Ajay Behari, MD
Pediatric Sleep Specialist
Ajay Behari, MD, is a physician at MedStar Health specializing in critical care medicine, pulmonology, and sleep medicine. Dr. Behari received his medical degree at American University of the Caribbean and completed a fellowship at Summa Health Systems. He then went on to complete a fellowship at the University of Arizona University Campus. Dr. Behari is board certified in critical care medicine, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and sleep medicine.
Sherry Hill, RPSGT
Clinical Coordinator
Sherry is a registered, licensed polysomnographic technologist with over 30 years of experience in the field. She received her initial training through the Johns Hopkins sleep program and has experience in performing and scoring adult and pediatric sleep studies.
Robert Stadnik, RPSGT, B.S
PATIENT DATA MANAGER
Rob has been working in the sleep field since September 2008. He obtained his registry from the BRPT in May of 2010 and became licensed in June of 2011. Clinically, Rob has served as a clinical coordinator at several multi-bed programs in the Baltimore area. Rob has been instrumental in the implementation of Lab Retriever, a cloud based patient information platform, for FWDHC. Lab Retriever is a digital scheduling, patient information, records, and analysis database that allows remote access to all Forward Healthcare patient files. . Rob has a Bachelor's of Science degree from Towson University in Electronic Media and Film, and has worked for CBS radio Baltimore. Rob is using his media background to develop and produce instructional and educational videos to improve patient knowledge and compliance.
Melissa Izquierdo, RPSGT
Regional laboratory manager
Melissa brings over 10 years of sleep medicine experience to the team. She has managed complex specialty labs in medical systems of all sizes. In addition to being a registered polysomnographic technologist, Melissa also holds certifications in Pediatrics, EKG, and IV Therapy. She is an expert in AASM program accreditation and multi-specialty healthcare practice management.
David Silver, CEO
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
David established Forward Healthcare in 2015 to provide diagnostic and therapeutic solutions related to sleep disorders to Healthcare Organizations and Industry, particularly to the transportation companies. He currently serves as CEO of Forward Healthcare and Choice Medical Healthcare which is a national provider of sleep apnea supplies. Prior to founding Forward Healthcare and Choice Medical David was CEO and Founder of MedTrackAlert, an online company tracking the latest developments around chronic conditions. David studied at the University of Chicago, receiving a BA in Law, Letters and Society.
Tony Dollinger, RPSGT, RST, CCSH
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Tony has more than 35 years experience in neurodiagnostics and sleep disorders medicine. This includes research in sleep at Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he served as the Clinical Director of the program, and academic experience as he developed and taught the first college level sleep technology program in Maryland at Howard Community College. He is registered by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) and as a CCSH (Clinical Sleep Health Educator). He also has a certification by the BRPT in Pediatric Sleep and has an additional board certification by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a RST (Registered Sleep Technologist). He has served as a clinical director to healthcare facility-based programs and worked with partners in the transportation industry to establish and operate fatigue risk management programs. He has expertise with both in-lab and home sleep test studies, managing professional services, sleep-related education, sleep center accreditation and monitoring and support programs.
Allen Klichevski
CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Allen Klichevski, is the Chief Business Development Officer for Forward Healthcare, LLC. With 20+ years of business development, key account management, and medical device sales expertise. Allen is a graduate of West Virginia University and has previously held key roles with Boston Scientific, CR Bard/Beckton Dickinson, EKOS/BTG, Dentsply, Agiliti Health, and Zoll-Itamar medical in various management, specialty sales, and leadership roles. Allen has helped launch new disruptive technologies in the sleep, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and vascular specialties and helped grow several start-ups to industry leaders. Allen has won numerous sales awards for his achievements and is an advocate for raising the level of care we all receive as patients.
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