Physician Assistants and APRNs (Advanced Practice Registered Nurses)

  • Saba Ali, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Foot and Ankle, Hand and Wrist

    Advanced Training:

    Bay Path University, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    University of Connecticut

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Tamer M. Bahgat, PA-C

    Tamer M. Bahgat, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Hand and Wrist Care

    Advanced Training:

    Springfield College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Springfield College
    A.S. George Washington University

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Henry J. Casagrande, Jr., PA-C

    Henry J. Casagrande, Jr., PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine

    Advanced Training:

    Quinnipiac College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Springfield College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Marya Casartello, PA-C

    Marya Casartello, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Hand and Wrist Care

    Advanced Training:

    Saint Francis University, Masters in Physician Assistant Studies

    Undergraduate Education:

    Saint Francis University

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Sofia Capua, PA-C

    Sofia Capua, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Trauma and Spine

    Advanced Training:

    Bay Path University, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Springfield College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Michael D. Cavanagh, PA-C

    Michael D. Cavanagh, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine

    Advanced Training:

    Yale School of Medicine, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Linfield College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Mark A. Dutille, PA-C

    Mark A. Dutille, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine

    Advanced Training:

    George Washington University, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    University of Vermont

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Matthew Girard, PA-C

    Matthew Girard, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

    Advanced Training:

    Bay Path University, Physician Assistant Program

    Undergraduate Education:

    Brown University, Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Sciences

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

    Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants

  • Brianna Lawlor, PA-C

    Brianna Lawlor, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Total Joint Replacement and Trauma

    Advanced Training:

    Springfield College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Springfield College, M.S.

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Peter A. Michaud, PA-C

    Peter A. Michaud, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement

    Advanced Training:

    D'Youville College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Springfield College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Melissa Mol-Pelton, PA-C

    Melissa Mol-Pelton, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine, Spine Care

    Advanced Training:

    Yale University, Masters in Physician Associate Studies

    Undergraduate Education:

    Alfred University, BA Biology, BS Sports Medicine

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

    Special Certifications:

    PA Student Mentor

  • Anika Opp-Harris, PA-C

    Anika Opp-Harris, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Total Joint Replacement

    Advanced Training:

    Union College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Union College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Edward A. Pacitti PA-C

    Edward A, Pacitti, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Foot and Ankle, Hand and Wrist

    Advanced Training: Northeastern University, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education: Quinnipiac University, B.S.R.T.

    Associations:
    American Academy of Physician Assistants
    American Society for Surgery of the Hand
    New England Hand Society

    Special Certifications:
    Certificate of Added Qualification in Orthopedics
    Preceptor, Springfield College PA Program

  • Haley Pierson, PA-C

    Haley Pierson, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus:

    Foot and Ankle, Trauma

    Advanced Training:

    Springfield College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    University of California Berkeley

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Brian Puchalski, PA-C

    Brian Puchalski, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus:

    Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement

    Advanced Training:

    Bay Path College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Springfield College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Kiersten Revord, PA-C

    Kiersten Revord, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine

    Advanced Training:

    Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Masters in Physician Assistant Studies

    Undergraduate Education:

    Union College, BS in Neuroscience

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Timothy B. Rice, PA-C

    Timothy B. Rice, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Trauma, Hand and Wrist, Total Joint Replacement

    Advanced Training:

    Springfield College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Westfield State College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Donald C. Salva, PA-C

    Donald C. Salva, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement

    Advanced Training:

    Springfield College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Springfield College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Elizabeth Sklar, PA-C

    Elizabeth Sklar, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine

    Advanced Training:

    Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Manchester N.H.

    Undergraduate Education:

    Bentley University

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Samantha Whalen, PA-C

    Samantha Whalen, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Total Joint Replacement, Trauma

    Advanced Training:

    Rochester Institute of Technology, Physician Assistant Program

    Undergraduate Education:

    Rochester Institute of Technology

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

    Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

    Special Certifications:

    Volunteer, Restore Haiti Medical Missions

  • Sarah Wilczynski, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine and Trauma

    Advanced Training:

    Bay Path University, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Northeastern University

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Christin Wolak, PA-C

    Christin Wolak, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

    Advanced Training:

    Duquesne University, Physician Assistant Program

    Undergraduate Education:

    Duquesne University

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Joe Zwirko, PA-C

    Joe Zwirko, PA-C

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Sports Medicine

    Advanced Training:

    Springfield College, Physician Assistant

    Undergraduate Education:

    Springfield College

    Associations:

    American Academy of Physician Assistants

    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 

    Special Certifications:

    Volunteer, Surgicorps International Antigua, Guatemala

  • Jessica M. Drenga, APRN

    Jessica M. Drenga, APRN

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Total Joint Replacement, Hand/Wrist Care

    Advanced Training:

    University of Connecticut

    Masters of Nursing Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

    Undergraduate Education:

    St. Joseph College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    Springfield College, Bachelor in Science in Medical Rehabilitation

    Associations:

    American Nurses Association

    American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)

  • Stacey Hayward, APRN

    Stacey Hayward, APRN

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Total Joint Replacement

    Advanced Training:

    Sacred Heart University

    Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

    Undergraduate Education:

    University of Massachusetts Amherst

    Associations:

    American Nurses Association

  • Zulfiya Radcliffe, PA-C

    Zulfiya Radcliffe, APRN

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Total Joint Replacement

    Advanced Training:

    Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University

    Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

    Undergraduate Education:

    University of Texas at Arlington

    Associations:

    American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

  • Danielle Riley, APRN

    Danielle Riley, APRN

    Education and Certifications

    Clinical Focus: Total Joint Replacement

    Advanced Training:

    American International College

    Masters of Science Family Nurse Practitioner

    Undergraduate Education:

    Salem State University

    Associations:

    American Nurses Association