Jason Kaplan, DO ’13, chair of the division of cardiology and clinical professor in PCOM’s Department of Internal Medicine, has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as one of its 2025 Top Physicians Under 40—an honor celebrating exceptional early-career physicians whose contributions are already shaping the future of health care in the Commonwealth.
Nominated by colleagues and selected by a committee of Pennsylvania Medical Society member physicians, the award recognizes not only Kaplan’s excellence in patient care and cardiology, but also his commitment to educating the next generation of physicians at PCOM and beyond.
“It means a lot to know that the care I try to give—both to my patients and to my students—is making a difference. I’ve always aimed to be someone my patients can trust and feel comfortable with,” Kaplan said. “I’m also thankful for the chance to give back through teaching and mentorship, whether at PCOM, Temple, or with the residents and fellows I’ve worked with over the years.”
At PCOM, Dr. Kaplan serves as chair of cardiology, clinical course director and online preceptor of cardiovascular medicine, coordinating in-person and online training across all three campuses. In addition to his academic role, he practices as an attending noninvasive cardiologist at St. Luke’s University Health Network. Named PCOM’s 2019 Innovative Teacher of the Year, he understands the importance of hybrid education—blending flexibility with academic rigor to meet the evolving needs of today’s medical students.
“I want our students to walk away curious and hungry for more knowledge,” he said. “That desire—to keep learning, to keep getting better—helps to make a great physician. My job is to help ignite that spark.”
Inspired by mentors like Pat Lannutti, DO ’71, MSC, and Bruce Kornberg, DO '78, Kaplan continues to prioritize personal, compassionate care—striving to ensure patients feel genuinely seen and supported.
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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