Maurice Defina

Maurice Defina: Physician
NPI: 1588749055
Board Certifications / Specialties: ABEM/Emergency Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Biology at University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Medical School: University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
Medical Residency: Emergency Medicine at University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
Previous Employment: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Emergency Physician, Torrington CT
Fun Fact: My local sports teams are Red Sox, Patriots, and of course Go Huskies!

Lindsay Roberts

Name and Title: Lindsay Roberts, MD  Associate Medical Director - East Region

NPI: 1770743643

Board Certifications / Specialties: Emergency Medicine Board Certified

Undergraduate Degree: B.A Dartmouth College

Doctorate Degree:  MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Previous Employment: William W. Backus Hospital Emergency Medicine Physician

Fun Fact:  My first car was a bright yellow Ford escape. 

Alexander Ashe

Alexander Ashe: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI: 1619406675
Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA
Certificates: ACLS, BLS
Undergraduate Degree: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master's Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Bay Path University
Credentials: PA-C
Fun Fact: I'm a New England sports fan. I love to travel!

Alyssa Kalberer

Alyssa Kalberer: Physician Assistant
NPI: 1578003232
Undergraduate Degree: Central CT State University, Bachelor’s in Biomolecular Sciences with a Minor in Chemistry
Graduate Degree: MCPHS University, Boston, Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PA-C
Previous Employment: Neonatal ICU, Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Fun Fact: I play soccer and love to bake!

Alyssa Willard

Alyssa Willard: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI: 1770012601
Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA Physician Assistant Certification 
Certificates: ACLS, BLS 
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science from Wagner College in Staten Island, NY 
Master's Degree: Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY
Credentials: PA-C

Ashley Corridori

Ashley Corridori: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA

Certificates: ACLS, BLS

Undergraduate Degree: Biology at Assumption College

Master's Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS University, Worcester Campus

Credentials: PA-C

Fun Fact: I love to travel and explore new places!

Beth Dean

Beth Dean: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI: 1003102054
Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA
Certificates: ACLS, BLS
Undergraduate Degree: College of the Holy Cross; Chemistry Major, Economics Minor
Master's Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College
Credentials: PA-C
Fun Fact: I truly enjoy taking care of the patients that live in the Farmington Valley where we are raising our 3 boys. Our family likes to find fun things to do outside during all 4 seasons. We like to hike, go fishing, build snowmen, and keep watch on the tadpoles growing in our back yard.

Bryna Avenia

Beth Dean: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI: 1003102054
Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA
Certificates: ACLS, BLS
Undergraduate Degree: College of the Holy Cross; Chemistry Major, Economics Minor
Master's Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College
Credentials: PA-C
Fun Fact: I truly enjoy taking care of the patients that live in the Farmington Valley where we are raising our 3 boys. Our family likes to find fun things to do outside during all 4 seasons. We like to hike, go fishing, build snowmen, and keep watch on the tadpoles growing in our back yard.

Carly Odesenia

Board Certifications / Specialties:  ANCC certified / Family Practice

Medical Degree: Masters of Science in Nursing

Other Degrees: BSN from UVM

Credentials:  FNP-BC

Fun Fact:  I'm a new mom, enjoying finding new local things to do with my family.

Christopher Kopin

Christopher J Kopin: Physician Assistant
NPI: 1689691669
Board Certification: NCCPA
Professional Associations: Society for Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants.  AAPA.  ConnAPA.
Undergraduate Degree: University of CT, Major in Communication Science, Minor in Marketing
Master’s Degree: Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies, Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT.
Previous Employment: Emergency Dept. Middlesex Hospital , Middletown CT 10yrs
Fun Fact: Daughter currently enrolled in PA program Quinnipiac University.

Danielle Cowee

Board Certifications / Specialties: Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Trauma Surgery

Certificates: NREMT/EMT-B, ACLS/BLS, BLS Instructor, ATLS, PALS

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science from University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT

Master’s Degree: Master of Science from University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from BayPath University in Longmeadow, MA

Credentials: PA-C

Previous Employment: Dignity GoHealth Urgent Care in San Francisco, CA; Trauma Surgery at Hartford Hospital (Level 1 trauma center); New England Urgent Care

Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling and a nice glass of wine

Danielle Robbins

Danielle Robbins: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Board Certifications: NCCPA

Certificates:  ACLS, PALS, BLS, NCRME

Undergraduate Degree:  Bachelor of Science from University of New England in Biddeford, Maine

Master’s Degree:  Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from University of New England in Portland, Maine

Previous Employment: St. Joseph Health Center Pediatric Clinic in Providence, RI

                                           CharterCare Medical Associates Primary Care Clinic in Cumberland, RI

                                           Concentra Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine in Warwick, RI

                                           Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island Emergency Department

Fun Fact: I love to travel.  I spent a week in Honduras for a medical mission trip and spent a month all over Europe after graduation from college. 

Doug Paragone

Board Certifications / Specialties: Emergency Medicine

Medical Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Credentials: MPAS, PA-C

Fun Fact: I am an avid hiker and am looking to add to the list of summits from the Pacific Northwest, from which I've recently moved. 

Dylan Malloy

Dylan Malloy: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI: 1275988990
Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA
Certificates: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
Undergraduate Degree: Exercise Science at Skidmore College
Master's Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston Campus
Fun Fact: I was a dual sport varsity collegiate athlete in both soccer and basketball at Skidmore College

Faith Lemieux

Faith Lemieux: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI: 1265881015
Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA
Certificates: ACLS, BLS
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science MCPHS University, Boston 
Master's Degree: Master of Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS University, Boston 
Credentials: PA-C
Previous Employment: Hartford Hospital Medical ICU,  ECHN General Surgery 
Fun Fact: I am a huge dog lover! Especially bully breeds! I rescued my own dog 2 years ago. 

Jason Kurtzman

Jason Kurtzman: MD
NPI: 1093035883
Board Certifications: ABEM
Certificates: ACLS, ATLS, PALS
Undergraduate Degree: Hamilton College
Medical School: UConn
Residency: UConn Integrated Residency in Emergency Medicine/Hartford Hospital
Previous Employment: Bristol Hospital
Fun Fact: I grew up in Simsbury and still bleed Whaler green

Jayme Clark

Jayme M Clark: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI: 1083967483
Board Certifications: NCCPA
Certificates: ACLS, BLS
Undergraduate Degree: Biology at Bay Path University
Master’s Degree: Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Quinnipiac University
Previous Employment: Stony Creek Urgent Care, ECHN Orthopedic Surgery
Fun Fact: I like to design charcuterie boards and listen to Fleetwood Mac

Jessica Murphy

Jessica Murphy: Physician Assistant

Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA

Certificates: ACLS, BLS

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor's of Health Science Quinnipiac University

Master's Degree: Master's of Health Science with Physician Assistant Certificate Quinnipiac University

Previous Employment: Waterbury Hospital ER, Stony Creek Urgent Care

Fun Fact: I play ice hockey

Kelsey Burger

Name and Title: Kelsey Burger PA-C

NPI: 1750819330

Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA: work in specialties urgent care and hospital medicine

Certificates: NCCPA

Undergraduate Degree: BS in Biology from Seton Hall University 

Master's Degree: MS Physician Assistant 

Credentials: M.S.PA-C

Previous Employment: Hartford Hospital Hospitalist department

Fun Fact: I grew up in CT and after many years in the NJ/NYC area-I recently moved back and look forward to serving my home community now in the outpatient setting. I enjoy traveling with friends and family in my free time.

Kelsey Caulfield

Kelsey Caulfield: Physician Assistant
NPI: 1245462589
Board Certifications / Specialties: NCCPA
Certificates: ACLS, BLS, The Art and Science of Botulinum Toxin A Administration, The Art of Dermal Fillers Administration, Radiation Health Indoctrination Certified
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Springfield College, Springfield MA
Master's Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Springfield College, Springfield MA
Previous Employment: Lawrence and Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, General Dynamics Electric Boat Occupational Health Center
Fun Fact: I enjoy homesteading and used to have a pet mini-pig.