Kane Kunst is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners specializing in Cardiology. Kane has extensive experience as a registered nurse in emergency medicine, intensive care, and cardiology, enabling a well-rounded patient experience. Kane values the importance of building a trusting relationship with patients. He believes in a collaborative approach to care that begins with... Read More about Kane Kunst, APRN

Jozefa Cheman is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of experience in family practice and 14 years in nursing. A graduate of George Washington University, she has served diverse communities in East Harlem, NYC, and New Britain, CT. Jozefa is passionate about caring for patients across their lifespans and managing chronic illnesses and acute conditions. She values health education... Read More about Jozefa Cheman, APRN

Dr. Ken Hassler is a board-certified cardiac surgeon who specializes in aortic surgery. Dr. Hassler completed his formal cardiothoracic surgery training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN followed by an advanced aortic and endovascular surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan. With a wealth of experience in complex aortic and cardiac procedures, Dr. Hassler is committed to providing exceptional... Read More about Kenneth Richard Hassler, DO

Dr. Kathleen N. Mueller serves as the System Director for the Integrative Medicine and Cancer Survivorship Program. She is the lead editor of Core Content Review of Family Medicine, a medical education program written by and for family physicians. She is a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and stayed at UConn to complete her residency.... Read More about Kathleen N. Mueller, MD

Marie-Reine earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Sacred Heart University School of Nursing’s Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2021, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in 2017. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification Program. Her experiences working in Oncology and Hospice provided a smooth transition... Read More about Marie-Reine G. Byron, APRN

Dr. Swati Srivastava is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She specializes in Primary and Preventative care. She is well-versed in diagnosing and managing adult patients with acute and chronic conditions. She finds it of great importance to develop a strong relationship with her patients and believes in working together with the patient and their families, as a... Read More about Swati Srivastava, MD

Shea Gerstenmaier is a board-certified advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). She obtained her board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Shea earned her master's degree in nursing from Western Connecticut State University. Before this, Shea practiced as a Registered Nurse for 6 years with the Pulmonary and Sleep Department. In addition, Shea worked for 1 year at St.... Read More about Shea Gerstenmaier, APRN

Zach Manfredi is a Family Nurse Practitioner who is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Zach started in healthcare as an EMT and an emergency room Registered Nurse before becoming a healthcare provider. Zach treats patients of all ages, shapes and sizes. It is Zach's goal to learn what "perfect health" means to each of his patients, and then... Read More about Zachary J. Manfredi, APRN

Dr. Fayeza Aliou is board-certified as a family physician by the American Board of Family Medicine. She focuses on adult preventive medicine and managing acute and chronic medical conditions with a special interest in women’s health. Dr. Aliou values honesty and she seeks to listen, understand, and treat her patients as individuals, fostering long-term bonds while maintaining mutual respect for... Read More about Fayeza Aliou, MD

Dr. Matthew Imperioli is a neurologist, board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He holds additional board certifications in Neuromuscular Medicine as well as Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He has expertise in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions. He offers tailored treatment plans for disorders like migraines, muscle disorders, myasthenia gravis and neuropathies. Dr. Imperioli's compassionate approach and dedication to... Read More about Matthew Imperioli, MD

Dr. Katherine Garcia holds triple board certification in internal medicine, medical Oncology and Hematology. She completed her fellowship at NYU Long Island School of Medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Garcia is particularly interested in Thoracic malignancies. In addition to being dedicated to providing the latest and most individualized care for her patients, including clinical trials, she takes a holistic... Read More about Katherine Garcia, MD

Dr. Leslie Andriani is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and fellowship-trained Gynecologic Oncologist who cares for patients with cancers and pre-cancers of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, vulva and vagina, as well as those with complex benign gynecologic conditions and genetic predispositions to gynecologic cancers. She has expertise in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery), sentinel lymph... Read More about Leslie Andriani, MD

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.

Melissa Gerardi Fairbairn is a physician assistant, board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and then completed her physician assistant training at the former Cornell Weill Medical College Surgeon's Assistant Program in Manhattan. She started her career as a surgical physician assistant in 1997 and then went... Read More about Melissa G. Fairbairn, PA

Dr. David Doo is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist specializing in the screening, workup, diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. He strives to provide compassionate, individualized care to his patients to ensure the best possible experience and outcomes. Dr. Doo’s surgical expertise includes traditional laparoscopy, robotic surgery, cancer debulking, sentinel lymph node mapping and advanced pelvic... Read More about David W. Doo, MD

Dr. Kamila Bakirhan is a board-certified hematologist oncologist, with special interest in gastrointestinal, thoracic and breast malignancies. She makes every effort to educate her patients about their health issues, treatment options and potential side effects, thus giving them the best opportunity to make medical decisions. As part of the multidisciplinary group of cancer specialists, she works closely with colleagues from surgical... Read More about Kamila Bakirhan, MD

Dr. Jeanine Famiglietti is a board-certified internist and palliative care physician. She graduated from SUNY (the State University of New York) at Binghamton with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Italian and then SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. After competing residency at NYU (New York University) Medical Center-Bellevue Hospital in internal medicine, she worked in hospital medicine. She... Read More about Jeanine S. Famiglietti, MD

Maura Conway, MD, is a family physician and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Conway provides primary care to children and adults of all ages. She has a particular interest in caring for multiple generations of families, mental health and management of chronic medical conditions. She believes in treating the patient and not the medical... Read More about Maura K. Conway, DO

Courtney Kennedy is a board-certified physician assistant who specializes in neurology. Courtney believes that excellent patient care requires building strong and long-lasting relationships with patients and really listening to their concerns. She has a particular interest in the management of migraine headaches and has spent over 10 years focusing on treating patients with this diagnosis. In her free time, Courtney... Read More about Courtney Kennedy, PA

Rebecca Smart, MPH, MSN, NNP-BC, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 30+ years of experience in caring for patients in Connecticut. She began her Nurse Practitioner career with a passion for maternal child health as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner before expanding to family practice. She brings a wealth of experience in supporting acute and chronic care needs of... Read More about Rebecca A. Smart, APRN

Carla Oliveira es una ex enfermera de Med Surge con más de 10 años de experiencia en el Hospital de Danbury. Recientemente se ha unido a la práctica médica para brindar atención de salud tanto presencial como virtual a pacientes de todo Connecticut en un entorno amable y compasivo. Carla is a Family Nurse Practitioner and board certified by the... Read More about Carla S. Oliveira, APRN

Dr. Christina Wolchok is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist and board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. She specializes in the comprehensive surgical care of patients with breast cancer, benign breast disease and high-risk breast conditions, including individuals with significant family history or genetic predisposition. Her approach to breast surgery emphasizes evidence-based medicine, oncologic precision, thoughtful aesthetics and a... Read More about Christina L. Wolchok, DO

Dr. Alper is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon. Dr. Alper sees patients ages 18+ and believes that delivering high-quality care is based on an excellent patient/physician relationship. Dr. Alper prides himself on his communication skills, attention to detail and dedication. He has specialty training in a variety of minimally invasive and robotic operations, including surgery for weight loss, gastrointestinal issues,... Read More about Netanel Y. Alper, MD

Dr. Karen Mulvihill has a doctor in nursing practice and is an advanced practice nurse, board-certified as a family nurse practitioner and in advanced hospice and palliative nursing. She believes that the patient and family come first and believes in access to palliative care services for all who suffer with serious illness. Her areas of expertise include palliative care, pain... Read More about Karen M. Mulvihill, APRN