Kayla Angelo is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Columbia University School of Nursing’s DNP program. She spent the first two years of her career working in primary care/internal medicine, focusing on adults aged 18 and older, and is now joining the wound care team at Nuvance to further her specialty knowledge. She places emphasis on building relationships... Read More about Kayla Angelo, FNP

Jessica Lewis-Caporal, DNP, is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner. She provides comprehensive care for women throughout all life stages, from preteens to those experiencing menopause. Her dedication to women’s health is reflected in her clinical and research interests, which focus on improving care for women with early pregnancy complications, increasing access to affordable contraception, and promoting high-quality, evidence-based... Read More about Jessica Lewis-Caporal, CNM

Alyssa is an NCCPA board-certified Physician Assistant who strongly believes in patient-centered care through building strong relationships and patient education. She has a passion for surgical upper extremity orthopedics and has previously worked in family medicine and urgent care settings. Alyssa is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.... Read More about Alyssa Kirk Stenta, PA-C

Lisa Choi, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, who is committed to putting her patients first. With a subspecialty in orthopedic oncology from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center she understands the importance of compassion and communication and holds them as core values. As part of her general orthopedic practice, she is also dedicated to... Read More about Lisa Choi, MD

Gabi Barmettler, MD is committed to personalizing cancer care to each patient's unique needs and goals as a surgeon. Dr. Barmettler hopes to understand you as a person and understand how your life experiences color your outlook and perspective when it comes to breast cancer and breast surgical care. As a surgeon and an artist, she is committed to oncologic and... Read More about Gabi Barmettler, MD

Chana Schaffer, MSN, CNM is a board-certified nurse midwife who sees patients at the Highland Southern OB/GYN and Midwifery office, and has admitting privileges to attend births at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Chana is the Midwife Director for the Southern Midwifery team. She provides comprehensive care across the lifespan including gynecologic care and family planning services. Family planning encompasses access... Read More about Chana Schaffer, CNM

Dr. Pan is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in palliative medicine. He was trained (from medical school through fellowship) in the Hudson Valley region of New York and, therefore, feels a deep tie to its various vibrant communities. He believes in personalized medicine, understanding that each patient is unique and deserves care tailored to their needs and values. Dr. Pan... Read More about Li Pan, DO

Dr. Mauricio La Rosa is a double-board certified Obstetrician and gynecologist, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist. Dr. La Rosa completed his medical degree at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. He went on to pursue a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, earning teaching and obstetric awards and... Read More about Mauricio La Rosa de los Rios, MD

Ayat is a Family Nurse Practitioner, board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She has been a Nurse for over 10 years with a strong background in med-surg, oncology, and case management. Ayat received her undergraduate nursing degree from Pace University and is a graduate of the Mount Saint Mary College Nurse Practitioner program. As a long-time nurse at... Read More about Ayat Metwally, FNP

Lauren Winfrey, PA is a board-certified physician assistant who received her training from the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. She aims to communicate with patients in a way that makes them feel comfortable and validated. PA Winfrey strives to improve her medical knowledge each day by staying up to date with the latest medical research. In her free... Read More about Lauren Alexandra Winfrey, PA-C

Dr. Steeves is board-certified in neurology and the director of movement disorders at the Neuroscience Institute. He completed his neurology and electromyography training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He also completed three years of movement disorders fellowship training, including dedicated training in deep brain stimulation and movement disorders electrophysiology at the Toronto Western Hospital in Canada. Before moving to the Hudson... Read More about Thomas Steeves, MD

Matthew Alti, PA-C, attended the Touro College School of Health Sciences PA program in Bayshore, NY. After graduating, Matthew worked as a PA in emergency medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bethpage, NY, and at South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, NY where he was the Assistant Chief PA of the emergency department. He has also experience working with patients in hyperbaric medicine.

Dr. Lau is a fellowship-trained Colorectal surgeon specializing in a wide range of colon and rectum disorders, from inflammatory bowel disease to cancer. He also addresses benign conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, fecal incontinence and prolapse. Additionally, he holds board certification in General Surgery from the American Board of Surgery. Prioritizing proactive healthcare, Dr. Lau performs colonoscopies and high-resolution anoscopies... Read More about Lung Lau, MD

I am a board-certified general surgeon with nearly three decades of experience. I attended college in New York and moved to Pennsylvania for medical school and residency. I practiced general surgery in Maryland and New Hampshire. My career focus moved to wound care in 2020, laying the groundwork for a return to New York to join Nuvance Health as Vassar... Read More about Michael Llewellyn Ormont, MD

Evan Hampel is a board-certified gerontology nurse practitioner. Evan provides care to adolescents and adults ages 13 and older and specializes in the care of the elderly population. Evan’s goal in practice is to provide inclusive, patient-oriented care, focusing on healthcare needs and patient goals. Evan was born and raised in the Hudson Valley Region. He has volunteered with local... Read More about Evan Hampel, AGPCNP

Dr. Flashburg is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical intensivist. Born and raised in New Jersey, she attended medical school in her home state. Dr. Flashburg completed her general surgery residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia and went on to complete her surgical critical care/acute care surgical fellowship at UCONN/Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Her clinical... Read More about Erika M. Flashburg, DO

Dr. Patil completed her training in hematology and medical oncology from the Cleveland Clinic where she subsequently practiced as a thoracic oncologist for several years. She is passionate about clinical and translational research and currently serves as the Director of Thoracic Oncology Research. She believes in utilizing the most advanced treatments including immunotherapy, targeted therapies as well as novel treatments... Read More about Pradnya D. Patil, MBBS

Dr. Kaplan is an Intensive Care Doctor, Pulmonologist and Internist, board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has a special interest in Point of Care Ultrasound and complex lung diseases. He is focused on providing personalized care and building long-lasting relationships with patients. Dr. Kaplan believes that healthcare is a partnership and he strives to provide excellent medical... Read More about Ian Kaplan, DO

Daniel Monahan began his career as a pre-hospital provider with Norwalk Hospital EMS and, after becoming a PA, joined the Cardiac Surgery department at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He has focused on the management of post-operative patients in the ICU and has recently taken on the coordination of the Vassar Aorta Program.

Dr. Jeffrey Gilligan is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained, neurosurgeon with training and a specialized interest in spine surgery. He was raised in Charlestown, Rhode Island. He completed medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY) where he graduated with a distinction in research and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his neurosurgical residency... Read More about Jeffrey T. Gilligan, MD