Connecticut Health Providers

Eric Walsh

Eric Walsh
Board Certifications / Specialties: American Board of Family Medicine
Medical Degree: MD from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine University of Alabama Birmingham at Anniston, AL and Preventive Medicine Public Health residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda CA
Other Degrees: DrPH and MPH (doctorate and masters of public health) Loma Linda University School of Public Health Loma Linda, California
Credentials: MD DrPH MPH
Fun Fact: I recently moved back to Connecticut after moving away as a teenager

Arthur Yazhemskiy

Arthur Yazhemskiy
Board Certifications / Specialties: American Board of Family Medicine
Medical Degree: Doctor or Medicine from The American University of Integrative Sciences
Residency: Family Medicine at Northwell Health Glen Cove Hospital
Other Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stony Brook University
Credentials: MD
Fun Fact: I speak four different languages

Alexander Ashe

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!

Ashley Corridori

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
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.

Brandon Ragozzino

Brandon Ragozzino
Board Certifications / Specialties: BLS, PALS, ACLS
Undergraduate Degree: Major -Health Sciences Minor- Chemistry
Physician Assistant School: Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Previous Employment: EMT
Fun Fact: I once won third place in a best looking man competition on a Royal Caribbean cruise

Christopher Kopin

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.

Jason Kurtzman

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

Jessica Martin

Jessica Martin
Board Certifications / Specialties: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)/Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Medical Degree: Master of Science in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner from Regis College.
Other Degrees: Bachelor of Science in
Biology with a minor in Management from Emmanuel College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regis College.
Certificates: BLS for Healthcare Providers, Small Pox Vaccination Administration, NIH Protecting Human Research Participation.
Fun Fact: Originally from CT, but I have lived and studied in Boston and Hawaii. I love nature, playing tennis, and spending time with my children!

Jessica Murphy

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

Kate-lyn Birchell

Kate-lyn Birchell
Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC
Medical Degree: Master's of Science in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner from Sacred Heart University
Other Degrees: Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from University of Connecticut, Associates Degree in Nursing from Three Rivers Community College
Credentials: MSN, FNP-BC, CEN
Previous Employment: RN at Backus Hospital on Step-Down Unit for 3 years and in the Backus Emergency Room for the past 3 years (still working per diem).
Fun Fact: I used to play volleyball for school and on travel club teams. I love to travel anywhere there is a beach!

Kelsey Burger

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
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.

Kim Morgan

Kim Morgan
Kim Morgan: Advance Practice Register Nurse
NPI: 1336549898
Board Certifications / Specialties: American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
Certificates: BLS
Undergraduate Degree: University of Connecticut
Master's Degree: University of Connecticut
Credentials: FNP-C
Fun Fact: I enjoy rock climbing and learning new things