New primary care practitioners and specialists join TidalHealth

Maria Henriquez, MD, provides care at TidalHealth Primary Care in Seaford, Delaware. A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Henriquez brings extensive clinical, leadership, volunteer, quality improvement, and research experience to her practice. She is committed to providing evidence-based care while building meaningful relationships with her patients and their families. Henriquez earned her medical degree from the University of Carabobo in Valencia, Venezuela. She completed her family medicine residency at Saint Francis Hospital, Trinity Health in Wilmington, Delaware, where she served as chief resident. For additional biographical information, visit www.tidalhealth.org/practitioner/maria-henriquez.

Gabrielle Hocker, PA-C, provides compassionate, patient-centered care at TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Berlin, Maryland. She is committed to helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout their healthcare journey. Hocker earned her Bachelor of Science in health science from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, where she also completed her Master of Science in physician assistant studies. For additional biographical information, visit www.tidalhealth.org/practitioner/gabrielle-hocker.

Brendan Kane, PA-C cares for patients at TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute in Seaford and Millsboro, Delaware. He completed his Bachelor of Arts from Arcadia University in Pennsylvania and went on to earn his Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Clarkson University, in New York. Prior to pursuing his physician assistant studies, Kane worked as a physical therapy aide, which gave him valuable insight into orthopedic rehabilitation and recovery. He is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and Students Without Borders. For additional biographical information, visit www.tidalhealth.org/practitioner/brendan-kane.

Brittany Steele, APRN, FNP-C, provides care at TidalHealth Urgent Care in Salisbury, Maryland. Steele received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wesley College in Dover, Delaware, and went on to earn a master’s degree in nursing from Walden University and her family nurse practitioner certification. Steele is a Delaware native and gained more than a decade of experience as a registered nurse in emergency medicine, intensive care, and pediatrics prior to becoming a nurse practitioner. For additional biographical information, visit tidalhealth.org.

Irina Swing, PA-C provides care at TidalHealth Neurology, in Salisbury, Maryland.  She graduated with honors from Voronezh State Medical Institute and practiced medicine as a medical doctor in Russia for nearly 20 years. Swing earned her degree in physician assistant studies from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, and is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is fluent in both English and Russian. For additional biographical information, visit www.tidalhealth.org/practitioner/irina-swing.