Roxborough Memorial Hospital Welcomes New CRNA, Brendan J. Egan

PHILADELPHIA (January 15, 2026) - Roxborough Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Brendan J. Egan, CRNA, MSN, to its anesthesia team, effective January 19, 2025. With an extensive background in nursing and anesthesia, Egan brings a wealth of experience and dedication to patient care.

Egan earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia at La Salle University and has served as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at several esteemed institutions, including Jefferson Abington Hospital and Doylestown Hospital. His commitment to advancing his skills is evident in his diverse educational background, which also includes a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University.

"We are excited to welcome Brendan to our team," said Shawn Parekh, Chief Executive Officer of Roxborough Memorial Hospital. "His extensive experience and commitment to patient-centered care align perfectly with our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare services to our community."

In addition to his clinical expertise, Egan is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, further demonstrating his commitment to professional development and excellence in the field.

"Brendan's arrival marks a significant enhancement to our anesthesia services," stated Dr. Mathew Mathew, Chief Medical Officer of Roxborough Memorial Hospital. "His experience and skills will greatly benefit our patients and contribute to the overall quality of care we strive to deliver."

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community it serves. Egan's addition to the team is part of the hospital's ongoing efforts to enhance its clinical capabilities and improve patient outcomes.

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Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 146-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As a member of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology. For more information, please visit www.roxboroughmemorial.com.

About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org.

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