Meet Our Team

Amrita Singh, MD, is part of the post-acute care program of BJC Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Dr. Singh is a highly trained and experienced geriatrician who provides easy access for patients during this critical time. She received her medical degree from Government Medical College. She completed her internship and residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago. She also completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Gina Uzendu, NP, has been practicing since 2007. She attended nursing school at Maryville University in St. Louis, MO and completed a preceptorship with Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.

Jei Martin, MD, received her medical degree from Meharry Medical School and completed her internship and residency at Loyola University Hospital.

Mweemba Chipepo, NP, is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner. He received his Master’s of Science in Nursing from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College. Mweemba has a unique passion for serving the elderly and provides compassionate care to all his patients.

Hello, my name is Sylvia. I work as a practice manager to help maintain and increase outstanding patient care. I support the physicians and staff in providing care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely and efficient.

Hello, my name is Anne but I go by Annie. I am a clinical pharmacist and I work alongside BJC doctors to assist with medication-related concerns such as cost, side effects, and making sure medication regimens help reach patient’s health goals (for example, blood sugar or blood pressure goals).

Lara Kerwin, PharmD, BCACP, is a board-certified, ambulatory care pharmacist. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy and completed a two-year residency at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Her areas of expertise include patient-centered, pharmacist-provided care and leadership.

Hello, my name is Adam and I work as a care partner to support patients transitioning from hospital to home by offering them assistance with medications, follow up appointments, and therapies. I also assist patients with chronic health care needs who may not have had a recent hospitalization, but may benefit from an additional layer of nursing support. I work closely with patients’ physicians for continuity of care and timely management of health care issues.

Hello my name is Alison. As a care partner, I act as a resource to patients and their families. I can help coordinate services that patients receive and communicate with your doctor’s office directly when needed.  I am here to provide education and support.

Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I love my job helping patients. I will be your biggest advocate and will work with you and your family to help you achieve your goals.

Hello, my name is Anna and I work as a care management specialist. I work as a resource between the care management team, providers and other patient care entities on projects that impact the care management of patients. I do several different things to assist the care management team to ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly.