Meet Our Experienced Providers at Gaylord

Meet Our Providers

Gaylord Providers

By choosing Gaylord for medical care and rehabilitation, you can be confident that your clinical teams have the education and experience to make your recovery successful. Since 1902, we have focused on learning and investing in programs to improve care for spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, pulmonary diseases, and neuromuscular disorders.

Medical Staff

Yaw Adjepong, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Medical School: University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana

Seppo Aro, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine

Languages Spoken: Spanish & Finnish

Joseph Bahgat, MD

Pulmonary/Critical Care Team

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease

Medical School: St. George’s University, West Indies, Grenada

David Chen, MD, FAAPMR, MMSC

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board Certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Diplomate, American Board of Preventive Medicine, Certified as a Specialist in Clinical Informatics

Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

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Bernard D'Souza, MD

Hospitalist

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Preventative Medicine

Medical School: Grant Government Medical College

Kasandra Erazo, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: Amercian Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: New York Medical College

Stephen Holland, MD, FAPWCA

Internal Medicine, Wound Specialist

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Medical School: Universidad del Noreste, Mexico, University of Maryland Medical School

Meredith Holub, DO

IM/Pulmonary/Critical Care

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Osteopathic Association

Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

Areas of Specialization: Pulmonary Disease

Luci Juvan, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board Certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

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Talal Kaiser, MD

Pulmonary Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine

Medical School: St. George’s University, West Indies, Grenada

Jerrold Kaplan, MD

Medical Director, Outpatient and Workers' Compensation Services

Board Certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Aaditya Kiri, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies

Languages Spoken: English, Gujarati

Muhammad Masood, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine, St. George, Grenada

Languages Spoken: English, Urdu

Jeffrey Nascimento, DO

IM/Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Languages Spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Jordan Powner, DO

IM/Pulmonary/Critical Care

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

David Rosenblum, MD

Medical Director, Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation, Medical Director, Spinal Cord Injury Program

Board Certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certification in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Sub-specialty Board Certification in Brain Injury Medicine

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY

Jennifer Russo, MD

Medical Director, Inpatient Acquired Brain Injury Service

Board Certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Medicine

Medical School: NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Columbia University School of General Studies, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Astou Seye, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies

Sanchita Sharma

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: Kathmandu University, Nepal

Alyse Sicklick, MD

Medical Director, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Board Certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, sub-specialty Brain Injury Medicine

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Patrick Siegele, MD, MBA

Medical Director, Physiatry Consult Service

Board Certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University

Leomerto Somera, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: University of the City of Manila College of Medicine

Mircea Tamasdan, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School: "Gr.T.Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Lasi, Romania

Languages Spoken: English, French, Romanian

Hongmei Wang, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board Certifications: American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Medical School: Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, China

Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

Advanced Practice Providers

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Catharine Burke, APRN, CWOCN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Wound Care Specialist

Board Certifications: American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board

Katy Green, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Board Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Tracy Houle, MSN, APRN, CWOCN, ACNS-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Wound Care Specialist

Board Certifications: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certified Wound Care Nurse, Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board

Elaine Larson, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Per Diem

Board Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCPA)

Nonyelum Nwachukwu, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Board Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Sue Paxton, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Board Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurse Credentialing Center Certified in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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Mark Powers, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Board Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Lacretia Watts, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Board Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Franklin Wendt, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Board Certifications: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Interventional Pain Specialists

Neuropsychology & Counseling Staff

Sarah Bullard, PhD, ABPP

Director, Psychology Department, Clinical Neuropsychologist

Board Certifications: American Board of Professional Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology

Jeffery Gaines, PhD, ABPP-CN

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Board Certifications: American Board of Professional Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology

Medical School: Pennsylvania State University

Lori Folk-Barron, PsyD ABPP

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Board Certifications: American Board of Professional Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology

Tricia McDonough Ryan, PhD

Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist

Board Certifications: Clinical Neuropsychology

Emily Williamson, PsyD

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Board Certifications: Clinical Neuropsychology

Kevin Young, PhD, ABPP

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Board Certifications: American Board of Professional Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology

Medical School: Fairleigh Dickinson University

Nora McKennedy, Psy.D., M.Ed

Clinical Neuropsychologist

• Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) with a specialization in neuropsychology, as well as a Master of Education in Human Sexuality

• Postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine

Meghan Gilmore, Psy.D.

Clinical Neuropsychologist

• Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earning her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in neuropsychology.

• APPCN-accredited postdoctoral fellowship

Kristin Baker, LCSW

Outpatient Counselor

Psychiatric Providers

Physical Therapists-Outpatient

Andrew McIsaac, PT, DPT

Clinic Supervisor North Haven

• Springfield College, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Graston Technique provider
• Trained in Functional Dry Needling, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Advanced Manual Therapy/McKenzie,
• Advanced training in treatment of jaw and TMD (temporomandibular disorder)
• Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified

Kaila Morin, PT, DPT, CBIS

Clinical Supervisor, North Haven

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Hartford
• LSVT BIG certified clinician to treat those with Parkinson’s disease
• Special areas of interest include neurological disorders, SCI, stroke, brain injury, Multiple
sclerosis, Parkinson’s, ALS and amputations

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Corey Podbielski, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Supervisor, Cromwell and Madison

• Springfield College, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist

• Certified Dry Needle and Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified
• Advanced training in treatment of jaw and TMD (temporomandibular disorder)
• Head Coach for Gaylord Wolfpack Sled Hockey team

Philip Silverio, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT

Clinic Supervisor, Cheshire

• Sacred Heart University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist

• Certified Manual Physical Therapist (NAIOMT)

• Functional Dry Needling provider

Stephanie Belanger PT, DPT

• American International College, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• Worked with athletes at the collegiate level for 4 years
• Former collegiate softball player

Jillian Cacopardo, MPT, ATP/SMS

• Master of Physical Therapy, Qunnipiac University
• Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
• Certified Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) though the Rehabilitation and Engineering Society of North America

Kristina Cartier, PT, DPT

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Northeastern University
• Dry Needling Level 1 Certified
• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
• Experienced in treatment of orthopedic injuries, sports medicine, persistent pain, injured workers, general deconditioning, balance and gait disorders, and work conditioning
• Special interest in cancer rehabilitation and post-surgical rehabilitation

Kelsey Cognetta PT, DPT, ATC

• Dominican University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Board Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Functional Strength Coach
• Special Interest in treating ACLR, knee pain, shoulder pain, post-operative cases and athletes looking to return to sport/recreational activities

Victoria De La Rosa PT, DPT

• Quinnipiac University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• BlazeSports America Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist Level I

• APTA and ANPT SIG member

Katelyn Donohue, PT, DPT

• University of Hartford, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• Clinical interests include spinal cord injury and amputations
• APTA member

Kimberly Fredsall PT, DPT, MSCS

• University of Hartford, Doctorate of Physical Therapy,

• Co-facilitator of the Gaylord Amputee Support Group

Mark Farbes, PT, DPT

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Florida International University
• Special interests include shoulder and return to sport rehabilitation
• Enjoys playing soccer and hiking

Nicole Frey PT, DPT, NCS

• Quinnipiac University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Board Certified Neurological Specialist
• LSVT BIG Certified
• Clinical interests include stroke, brain injury and Parkinson’s

Shane Gallagher PT, DPT

• Sacred Heart University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Advanced training in McKenzie’s mechanical diagnosis and therapy of the lumbar spine
• Clinical interest includes the biopsychosocial nature of pain and managing persistent pain
• International Association for the Study of Pain and American Academy of Physical Therapy’s orthopedics section member

Sue Goldstein, PT

• University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
• Advanced training in aquatic therapy
• One of the founding members of Gaylord’s Aquatic Therapy Program
• Rehabilitation Specialist in acquired brain injury
• LSVT BIG Certified

Marielle Handley PT, DPT, NCS

• University of Connecticut, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Residency in Neurologic PT, Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of Delaware
• Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic PT
• Special areas of interest include stroke, SCI, BI, MS, concussion, and vestibular pathologies
• Chairperson for the Neurologic Special Interest Group of the CT Chapter of the American
Physical Therapy Association

James Harkin PT, DPT

• University of Hartford, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Clinical interests include acquired brain and spinal cord injury

Jadean Hoff, PT, DPT, NCS, CCVR

• Washington University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
•Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
•Vestibular and Concussion specialist
•Special areas of interest include vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and
general strength and conditioning for older adults
•LSVT-BIG Certified

Kimberly Hopkins, PT, DPT

• Springfield College, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• APTA Orthopedics and Neurology section member
• Advanced manual therapy training in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
• Author of Directional Preference of the Extremity: A Preliminary Investigation published in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Rebecca L. Juliano PT, MSPT

• University of Connecticut, Master of Science in Physical Therapy
• Rehabilitation Certified Stott Pilates Instructor
• Maitland Manual Therapy and Integrative Dry Needling trained

Rebecca Kalber, PT, DPT

• University of Hartford, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Special areas of interest include concussion, vestibular pathologies, Multiple sclerosis, and
Parkinson’s
• Experienced in treating orthopedic and neurological conditions
• American Physical Therapy Association member
• Exoskeleton trained therapist

Bart Kolcz, PT

Eric Lagoy PT, DPT, OCS

• University of Connecticut, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
• Integrative Dry Needling provider
• Only official Clinical Athlete provider in Connecticut
• Adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University

Tony Le, PT, DPT

• Sacred Heart University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Special interests include ACL rehab and return-to-sport rehabilitation
• Enjoys playing soccer and hiking

Garrett Linske, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, CMP

• Nazareth College, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• Certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
• Certified Mulligan Practitioner
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 1
• Specializes in the evaluation and treatment of spine-related diagnoses, focusing on improving patient outcomes through personalized rehabilitation programs

Caroline Loverud, PT, DPT

• Quinnipiac University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Experience in treating orthopedic, neurologic, and vestibular conditions
• Micro credential in oncologic physical therapy
• Clinical interest in neurologic disorders, stroke recovery, shoulder pathologies, and general strength and conditioning
• Member of the CT chapter of the APTA

Lindsey Lucas, PT, DPT, LSVT

• Sacred Heart University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Certified in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease
• Member of APTA
• Clinical interests include neurological conditions such as movement disorders, MS, brain injury and stroke

Ingrid Marschner, PT

• University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
• Advanced training in aquatic therapy
• Clinical interests include orthopedic and neurological conditions

Caisea Phillips, PT, DPT

• Franklin Pierce University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Special interest in treating neuro/balance disorders and worker's compensation cases
• Enjoys swimming, hiking, playing tennis, game nights with friends, and hanging out with my niece and nephew

Eddie Pomales PT, DPT

• University of Hartford, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• USMC Veteran

Morgan Raymond, PT, DPT

• University of Delaware, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Member of the APTA Connecticut Chapter
• Special interest in treating knee pain, chronic low back pain, BPPV, ACLR

Mike Racca, PT, MSPT, CEAS

• Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Miami School of Medicine, Honors Scholar
• Functional Manual Therapy trained (Institute of Physical Art)
• Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, CEAS (Back School of Atlanta)
• Certified in Total Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
• Trigger Point Dry Needling Certified
• Graston Technique Specialist
• Myofascial Cupping and Compression Band Flossing Certified

Brian Reis PT, DPT

• Sacred Heart University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Certified Master Dry Needling Lv1
• Clinical interests include sports rehabilitation and strength and conditioning with athletic populations

Hailee Schmidt, PT, DPT, LSVT-CC

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Tufts University School of Medicine
• Certified in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease, Vestibular Rehab, Herman & Wallace Pelvic
• Rehabilitation Level 1A
• Clinical interests include neurological conditions, geriatrics, balance/fall prevention, pelvic health
• Enjoys traveling, pilates, and trying new coffee shops

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Kristine Serina, PT

• University of Connecticut, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Participating in research examining adaptations post-op ACL Reconstruction

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Jaclyn Skirkanich, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT

Mercy College, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist
Dry Needling Provider
LSVT Certified
Women’s Health Trained, Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

Eric Sokolowski PT, DPT CMPT, CSCS

• University of Hartford, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Functional Dry Needling provider
• Certified Manual Physical Therapist (NAIOMT) and Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Adjunct professor at University of Hartford

Andy Thane, PT, DPT

• Quinnipiac University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Clinical interests include managing running related injuries and adolescent athletic injuries
• Experienced provider for joint replacement rehabilitation and strength training for the older adult

Lizzie Warren, PT, DPT

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Springfield College
• Dry Needling Level 1 Certified Advanced training in McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
• Special interest in treatment of total joint replacements, vestibular and concussion management, sports related injuries, and chronic pain

Mark Wojda, PT, DPT

• Bellarmine University, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Certifications in aquatic therapy include total joint replacements, lumbar spine pathology, and conditions associated with chronic pain
• Clinical interests include acute trauma conditions involving orthopedic and burn/wound care
• Prior career as professional in-line skater with sponsorship and international travel

Occupational Therapists-Outpatient

Alexa Adams, OTD OTR/L

Neuro Occupational Therapist, North Haven

• Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Western New England University
• Member of American Occupational Therapy Association
• Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Certified

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Meghan Chiaraluce, MS OTR/L

Neuro Occupational Therapist, North Haven

• Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, Boston University
• Spinal Cord Injury Specialist
• Advanced training in neurological vision deficits

Mary Hickey, MS OTR/L

Neuro Occupational Therapist, North Haven

• Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, Boston University
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Certified
• Special interest in treating orthopedic and neurologic shoulder issues

Kiersty Neeman, MS, OTR/L

Neuro Occupational Therapist, Wallingford

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
• Special interest in spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation
• Member of the AOTA

Lauren Pocius, MS, OTR/L

Neuro Occupational Therapist, North Haven

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Springfield College
• Advanced training in spinal cord injuries and CPI (crisis prevention intervention)
• Special areas of interest include aquatics and treating brain injuries
• Member of the AOTA
• Joined Gaylord in 2017

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Katie Saia, MS, OTR/L

Neuro Occupational Therapist, North Haven

• Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy, Springfield College
• Specializes in treating orthopedic upper extremity injuries
• Advanced training in upper extremity custom splinting

Mary Ellen Santucci, MS OTR/L

Neuro Occupational Therapist, Wallingford

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University
• Advanced training in vision therapy for acquired brain injury (ABI) patients
• Member of the AOTA

Casey Thompson, MS, OTR/L

Neuro Occupational Therapist, North Haven

• Springfield College, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Member of AOTA
• Special interest in treating stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries

Holly Werle, COTA/L

Neuro Occupational Therapy Assistant, Wallingford

• Bachelor of Psychology, Charter Oak State College
• COTA/L, Briarwood College
• Special interest in cranial sacral and vision therapy

Speech-Language Pathologists-Outpatient

Kris Provost, MS, CCC/SLP

Clinical Supervisor, Wallingford Therapy Services

• Southern Connecticut State University Master of Science in Communication Disorders
• Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Special interest in treating concussion, brain injury and stroke

Carrie Belcourt, MS, CCC/SLP

• Southern Connecticut State University, Master of Science in Communication Disorders
• Member of the Connecticut and American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist

Hannah Cox, MS, CCC/SLP, CBIS

• Emerson College, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
• Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist

Taylor Devine, MS, CCC-SLP

• Southern Connecticut State University, Master of Science in Communication Disorders
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
• LSVT certified
• Synchrony SEMG trained
• VitalStim certified

Laura Halovatch, MS CCC-SLP

• Southern Connecticut State University, Master of Science in Communication Disorders
• Special areas of interest include dysphagia, AAC, brain injury and stroke
•American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
•FEES, VitalStim and LSVT certified

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Shannon Masella, MA, CCC/SLP

• University of Connecticut, Master of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
• Member of the Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Certified in LSVT-LOUD Voice Therapy Program
• Special interest in treating aphasia, cognition, AAC, MBS and FEES

Shari Mayerson, MS CCC-SLP

• Columbia University, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
• Special areas of interest include traumatic brain injury, post-concussive syndrome and
dementia
• MBSimp certified
• Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Ellen Isaacson, MS, CCC/SLP

Tammy Spurgeon, MS, CCC/SLP

• Southern Connecticut State University, Master of Science in Communication Disorders
• Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Special interest in treating, concussion, dementia and traumatic brain injury

Abigail Tubis, MS, CCC-SLP

• Syracuse University Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
•Competencies in FEES, MBSImP, and Synchrony sEMG
• Special areas of interest include voice and upper airway disorders
•American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member

Samantha Pierpont, MS, CCC-SLP

• Southern Connecticut State University, Master of Science in Communication Disorders

• Special areas of interest include stroke, dysphagia, and dementia

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member

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Meet The Providers

Gaylord Providers

Medical Staff

Yaw Adjepong, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Seppo Aro, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Joseph Bahgat, MD

Pulmonary/Critical Care Team

David Chen, MD, FAAPMR, MMSC

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Bernard D'Souza, MD

Hospitalist

Kasandra Erazo, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Stephen Holland, MD, FAPWCA

Internal Medicine, Wound Specialist

Meredith Holub, DO

IM/Pulmonary/Critical Care

Luci Juvan, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Talal Kaiser, MD

Pulmonary Medicine

Jerrold Kaplan, MD

Medical Director, Outpatient and Workers' Compensation Services

Aaditya Kiri, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Muhammad Masood, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Jeffrey Nascimento, DO

IM/Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep

Jordan Powner, DO

IM/Pulmonary/Critical Care

David Rosenblum, MD

Medical Director, Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation, Medical Director, Spinal Cord Injury Program

Jennifer Russo, MD

Medical Director, Inpatient Acquired Brain Injury Service

Astou Seye, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Sanchita Sharma

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Alyse Sicklick, MD

Medical Director, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Patrick Siegele, MD, MBA

Medical Director, Physiatry Consult Service

Leomerto Somera, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Mircea Tamasdan, MD

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Hongmei Wang, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Advanced Practice Providers

Catharine Burke, APRN, CWOCN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Wound Care Specialist

Katy Green, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Tracy Houle, MSN, APRN, CWOCN, ACNS-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Wound Care Specialist

Elaine Larson, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Per Diem

Nonyelum Nwachukwu, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Sue Paxton, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Mark Powers, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Lacretia Watts, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Franklin Wendt, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Interventional Pain Specialists

Annette Karen Macannuco-Winslow, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine

Anton R. Cherry, PA-C

Pain Medicine

Neuropsychology & Counseling Staff

Sarah Bullard, PhD, ABPP