Please take a few moments to learn about our outstanding and skilled practitioners, and meet our knowledgeable, friendly, nurturing staff.
Our physicians and Nurse Practitioners are lifelong learners. Not only have they received advanced medical training in pediatrics, they continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child health care.
We thought this would be an excellent time to tell you a little more about the different kinds of Providers we have. A health care provider is most easily defined as a person who helps to identify, treat, and prevent illness. At Mt. Airy Pediatrics, P.C. we employ two different kinds of health care providers: Physicians (M.D.s) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
PHYSICIANS
Our physicians here at Mt. Airy Pediatrics, PC are MD Physicians. They complete their pre-medical requirements in college, then go on to attend a medical school for 4 years. Following med school, they do a residency in the specialty of their choice before going into practice. MD Physicians are also required to renew their licensure by taking an exam every 7-10 years.
We're proud to have two wonderful board-certified physician on our team of Providers:
Dr. Marcie E. Macolino, MD
Dr. John D. Pappas, MD, CLC
NURSE PRACTITIONERS
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a provider who has completed academic work in nursing at both the Bachelor and Masters levels. The Masters level coursework and clinical experience is focused in one specific field, for example, Pediatric Primary Care. Nurse Practitioners are then certified in their area of practice by a national accreditation group (ours by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board) as well as earning licensure through the State Board of Nursing.
After completing their education and certification, Nurse Practitioners are able to take histories, examine and treat acute and chronic problems, prescribe medications, and maintain long-term relationships with patients as a primary care provider managing their acute and well care. In Pennsylvania, NPs are required to work alongside physicians, but in some states they do practice independently in their area of certification.
We're proud to have two outstanding Nurse Practitioners on our team of Providers:
Susan W. Nordlof, MSN, CRNP
Victoria N. Golson, CPNP-PC
Marcie E. Macolino, MD, FAAP
Education
Wheaton College, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Temple University School of Medicine, Medical Degree
Board Certifications
National Board Exams
American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Associations
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Macolino joined Mt. Airy Pediatrics at the end of her training as a resident at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in 1996, where she also completed her internship. During her training she also did volunteer work for Habitat for Humanity, where she met her future husband. She traveled to Belize as part of a medical internship program in Central America. In 2008, she traveled with Mercy Ships to provide medical care for people in Honduras for 10 days. Dr. Macolino and her husband Jerry, a computer consultant, live in Germantown. She has 4 kids-Rachel the youngest is in high school.
In her free time, Dr. Macolino can be found drinking tea, enjoying Longwood Gardens, and reading.
Dr. John D. Pappas, MD, CLC
Education Villanova University, Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Science & Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Philosophy Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Medical Degree
Professional Associations Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Pappas joined Mt. Airy Pediatrics at the end of his training as a resident at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in 2021, where he also completed his internship. During his training, he became a certified lactation consultant to help promote breastfeeding for mothers in the surrounding Philadelphia communities. Dr. Pappas met his wife in Calculus class at Villanova University. His wife currently teaches Calculus to high school students. Dr. Pappas and his wife are expecting a baby boy this upcoming October.
In his free time, Dr. Pappas enjoys making and eating ice cream, playing with his puppy, and shopping with his wife.
Susan W. Nordlof, MSN, CRNP
Education
Wheaton College, Bachelor of Arts
University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing
Professional Associations
Member, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Susan has lived in the neighborhood since August 2001, when she came on board as Mt. Airy Pediatrics' first pediatric nurse practitioner. She has also enjoyed teaching PNP students at the University of Pennsylvania as a clinical faculty member and preceptor during her time here. In earlier stages of her professional life, Susan practiced as a PNP in Lancaster, PA, assisted in various children's-health-related projects in West Philadelphia while a nursing student, and served as a home visitor and drop-in group coordinator for adolescent mothers in Chicago.
Raised in Bucks County, PA, Susan has lived in Philadelphia most of the past 20 years and is the mother of two. When not at work or at home, she can often be found at one of the neighborhood's ball fields, coffee shops, libraries, or community meetings. She lives in Mt. Airy with her husband and children .
Victoria N. Golson, CPNP-PC
Education:
Penn State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University, Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care
Professional Associations
Member, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Victoria Hudson is a graduate of Penn State Univ (BSN) and Thomas Jefferson University (MSN). Prior to joining Mt Airy Pediatrics, she worked as a registered nurse in the Emergency Room at St Christopher’s Hospital for Children. She has a special interest in educating families who are new to parenthood, and teen care. Victoria lives in Elkins Park and in her spare time enjoys family outings, trying new restaurants and exploring events in the city.
