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Robert Mascarelli, RPA-C

Robert J Mascarelli RPA-C, is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) In addition, he is licensed and registered with the State of New York.

Robert is the Director of Physician Assistants for Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC) He offers his services as a Physician Assistant with many community hospitals throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Mr. Mascarelli received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook in 2000 and later graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at Stony Brook in 2002. While at SUNY Stony Brook Mr. Mascarelli offered his services as a volunteer EMT for the University Ambulance Corp. In 2001 Mr. Mascarelli was selected by his peers to be a representative for the Constituent Chapter Officers Workshop (CCOW) to introduce legislative issues to officers from the student chapter of the AAPA in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Mascarelli was initially employed by the Department of Neurosurgery at Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola NY in 2002. Mr. Mascarelli enhanced his skill base and endovascular neurosurgical understanding and surgical techniques by pursuing employment at St. Lukes – Roosevelt Hospital and at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Mr. Mascarelli joined NSPC in 2006.

 

Robert Mascarelli, RPA-C

Keith M. Burger

Keith M. Burger, RPA-C, is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and has achieved special recognition in Surgery. In addition, he is licensed and registered with the State of New York.

Keith is the Chief Physician Assistant in Suffolk County for Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC) with privileges at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Huntington Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center.

Mr. Burger received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook in 1994 and later graduated magna cum laude from the Physician Assistant Program at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in 2002. While at NYIT, he was inducted as a member of the Nu Ypsilon Tau Honor Society and achieved the Presidential Honor List.

His professional career as an Allied Healthcare Provider initially involved work in Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine before it later evolved to Neurosurgery. Relevant neurosurgical experience was obtained at the Nassau University Medical Center, Nassau County’s busiest Level I trauma center, primarily under the guidance of Dr. Donald S. Krieff. He served there as the Chief Physician Assistant for the Division of Neurosurgery for approximately 4 years prior to joining NSPC.


Keith Burger
Erin V. Yodice
Erin V. Yodice RPA-C, is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) In addition, she is licensed and registered with the State of New York.

Ms.Yodice received her Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook in 2005 with a major in Health Science. While at SUNY Stony Brook, Ms. Yodice served as an EMT for their Volunteer Ambulance Corps. She was a member of Sigma Beta Honor Society. She went on to further her education by obtaining a Masters Degree from the Physician Assistant Program at SUNY Stony Brook in 2007.

Ms. Yodice obtained clinical training and experience in the field of Neurosurgery at Stony Brook University Hospital and Winthrop University Hospital. She
joined Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC) in 2007, where her abilities and understanding of Neurosurgery have made her a formidable asset to the NSPC team. Ms. Yodice continues to offer her services at a number of hospitals throughout Nassau County.

 

Erin V. Yodice
Michael J Dawson

Michael J Dawson has a Physician Assistant Degree from Alderson-Broaddus College, WV. Michael Dawson is board certified and has a NYS Physician Assistant License.

 

Michael J Dawson
Sundeep K. Singh

Sundeep K. Singh has a Physician Assistant Degree from Touro College School of Health Sciences. Sundeep Singh is board certified and has a NYS Physician Assistant License.

 

Keith Burger
Farina Sial

Farina Sial has a Physician Assistant Degree from Touro College School of Health Sciences. Farina Sial is board certified and has a NYS Physician Assistant License.

 

Farina Sial
Jean Menghini

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Grace DeGregorio

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Grace DeGregorio
Michelle Zahra (Nielsen)
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Jimmy Lee
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Nicholas Strippoli

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Nicholas Strippoli
Melanie Lopez- Humann,

Melanie Lopez- Humann, RPA-C is board certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, and is licensed and registered with the State of New York. She received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Smith College in 1997 and later received her Physician Assistant Degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University Physician Assistant Program in 2000. Melanie has 8 years experience in Neurosurgery and Neurocritical care obtained at Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY. Melanie Lopez-Humann

 

Melanie Lopez-Humann
Nazanin Rahmani

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Nazanin Rahmani
Jennifer Rath

Jennifer Rath, RPA-C board certified by NCCPA. Graduated with honors from St. John's University's PA Program with Bachelors of Science Degree. Postgraduate PA Fellowship program at MD Anderson Cancer Center in medical, surgical and radiation oncology.

 

 
Laura Patruno

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Patricia Buro

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JoAnne Gleason

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Natalia Valkiv

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