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Domenic Flammia, APRN, Internal Medicine

May 16, 2023

Domenic earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, and is a certified AANP Family Nurse Practitioner. He prides himself on his ability…

Ally DeAngelis, PA-C, Internal Medicine

May 16, 2023

Ally DeAngelis, PA-C, BLS/ACLS earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut in Allied Health Sciences with a minor in French.  She then went on to earn her Master’s…

Kara Vignati, APRN, Internal Medicine

April 3, 2023

Kara Vignati, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, ANCC-BC received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from University of Connecticut. Kara is a board-certified Adult/Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She offers quality primary care…

Yasmeen Alsaqri, APRN, Internal Medicine

January 24, 2023

Yasmeen earned her undergraduate degree at Central Connecticut State University in 2019, then went on to earn her graduate degree at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.  She holds…

Audrey Corvino, APRN, Internal Medicine

January 5, 2023

Audrey earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.  She spent time working in a medical-surgical unit and then 5 years…

Fawzu Mohammadu, M.D., Family Medicine

January 5, 2023

Dr. Fawzu Mohammadu attended college at City College of New York, then continued to medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C.  Dr. Mohammadu completed his…

Elena Gandiaga, PA-C, Pediatrics

December 15, 2022

Elena earned her undergraduate degree in health science at University of Hartford and continued on to receive a master’s degree in physician assistant studies at University of Saint Joseph in…

Tara Halpin, APRN, Cardiology

December 7, 2022

Tara earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut in Storrs and Quinnipiac University in North Haven, CT.  Afterward she went on to earn her graduate degree at University…

Hannah Yarum, APRN, Pediatrics

December 7, 2022

Hannah earned her undergraduate degree in nursing at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and continued on to receive a master’s degree in nursing at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Hannah…

Stephen Sales, PA-C, Internal Medicine

October 17, 2022

Stephen joins Starling Physicians with 35 years of experience as a physician assistant.  His medical experience encompasses primary care, pediatric, emergency medicine, and orthopedics.  Having so much exposure to a…

Lauren Vo, M.S., APRN, AGPCNP-BC

September 19, 2022

Lauren earned her undergraduate degree in 2011 at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI.  Afterward she went on to earn her master’s degree at UCONN School of Nursing…

Ojas Mainkar, M.D., Interventional Spine & Pain Management

August 23, 2022

Dr. Mainkar spent his early childhood years growing up in Storrs, Conn. before moving to Virginia with his family. He attended college at Carnegie Mellon University where he studied mechanical…

Isaac Ampofo, DNP, Family Medicine

August 4, 2022

Isaac Okyere Ampofo, DNP is a board certified doctor of nurse practice with a focus in family medicine. He received his clinical training at Yale University and Massachusetts General Hospital…

Sophy Paulino, M.D., OB/GYN

August 4, 2022

Sophy Paulino, M.D. received her undergraduate degree from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island.  She went on to pursue her medical degree at University of Kansas where she earned the…

Yuewen Ding, M.D., Internal Medicine

July 26, 2022

Yuewen Ding, M.D. grew up in New Mexico and went to college at UC Davis in California.  He then attended medical school at St. George’s University in Grenada and completed…

Janet R. Sadler, MSN, NP, FNP-BC, Cardiology

June 30, 2022

Janet R. Sadler, MSN, NP, FNP-BC is a board certified family nurse practitioner.  She started her nursing career after earning an Associated Science in Nursing from Capital Community Technical College…

Ajay Kumar Shukla, M.D., Neurology

June 30, 2022

Ajay Kumar Shukla, M.D. earned his medical degree at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India.  He completed his residency in neurology at University of Missouri where he earned…

Calan Sowa, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

June 29, 2022

Dr. Calan Sowa, M.D., M.A. grew up in Rhode Island and received his undergraduate degree from Duke University.  He went on to pursue his medical degrees at Boston University School…

Jeanne M. Young, MD, FAAD, Department of Dermatology and Mohs Surgery

May 23, 2022

Dr. Young completed her Dermatology Residency at the University of Virginia where she served as chief resident. She pursued her fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology at…

Alexis Coughlan, PA-C, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

May 12, 2022

Alexis received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh, PA. She went on to receive her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the same institution…

Alla Kirzon, APRN, Internal Medicine: Newington

May 12, 2022

Alla Kirzon, APRN started her career in the Boston area as a surgical nurse at Cambridge Community Hospital. Following her husband, she traveled to New Mexico, providing home health care…

Lindsey Robins, PA-C, Dermatology

January 20, 2022

Lindsey attended Springfield College for her undergraduate and graduate degrees, where she obtained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She credits her comprehensive approach to patients’ concerns to…

Dr. Pixie Plummer, Internal Medicine: Bloomfield

November 2, 2021

Dr. Plummer attended medical school at the University of Iowa and completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Baystate Medical Center – Tufts University in Springfield, MA.…

Dr. Yousaf Shaikh Gastroenterology

October 6, 2021

Dr. Shaikh completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Mercer University where he majored in the biological sciences. He went on to Saint George’s University School of Medicine where he…

Dr. Ela Banerjee, MD, Endocrinology

August 18, 2021

Dr. Ela Banerjee grew up in Farmington, Connecticut. She is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in biology with a…

Diamond Tyrell-Smith, DO – Family Medicine: Hartford

August 9, 2021

Dr. Tyrell-Smith received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Providence College. She then went on to get her master’s degree in Molecular Biology from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. She…

Anna Perrone, DO – Family Medicine: Newington

August 9, 2021

Dr. Perrone is a board-certified family medicine physician who prides herself on delivering high quality, patient centered care. Dr. Perrone attended Pennsylvania State University where she received her bachelor of…

Dr. Anna Meola: Family Medicine: Granby

August 9, 2021

Dr. Meola attended West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, before completing her residency training at ECHN Family Medicine Residency in Manchester, CT. During her final year of residency, she served…

Nicole Pensiero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Internal Medicine: Wethersfield

July 15, 2021

Nicole attended the University of Saint Joseph for undergraduate and graduate school, where she studied nursing and obtained her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She served as a…

Erika Maria Paggioli, APRN: Vernon Pediatrics

June 30, 2021

Erika earned a bachelor’s degree in Biomolecular Science from Central Connecticut State University in 2015. She then earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Saint Joseph in…

Olurotimi Adekolu, MD, Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

June 30, 2021

Dr. Olurotimi Adekolu earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences in Nigeria. He subsequently completed his residency at the University of Connecticut…

Maria Turturici, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Internal Medicine: New Britain

June 24, 2021

Maria graduated from Western Connecticut State University in 2010, earning her bachelor of science degree in Nursing. She practiced as a registered nurse at Hartford Hospital, remaining on her unit…

Jared Marshall, PA-C, Cardiology

April 30, 2021

Jared grew up in the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York. He received a bachelor’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Biochemistry/Biophysics. Afterwards, he completed his master’s degree in Physician…

Alexandra Zhakov, PA-C, Cardiology

April 2, 2021

Alexandra is originally from Russia and has lived in Connecticut for over 20 years. She graduated from Brandeis University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Sciences.…

Dr. Sakshi Kapur, Hematology/Oncology

January 20, 2021

Dr. Kapur completed her medical school training and residency in OB/GYN in New Delhi, India at a top-ranked national university. After spending several years practicing in India, she came to…

Rebecca Kent, MD, Transplant Nephrology

November 13, 2020

Dr. Rebecca Kent joins our Nephrology team where she provides transplant nephrology care in a hospital setting. Dr. Kent graduated from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY with a Bachelor of…

Jillian Sullivan, APRN, Internal Medicine: Wethersfield

November 13, 2020

Jillian attended the University of Connecticut as an undergraduate, where she was a student-athlete on the cross country and track and field teams while obtaining her Bachelor of Science in…

Dr. Charles Robinson: Ophthalmology

November 2, 2020

Dr. Charles Robinson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bristol, CT, and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School…

Dr. Kyla M. D’Angelo, Cardiology

August 14, 2020

Dr. D’Angelo is originally from the Hudson Valley in New York. She attended Iona College, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Mathematics prior to earning her…

Welcome Dr. Andrew Nelson, Orthopedic Surgeon: Hand, Wrist, and Elbow

August 1, 2020

Dr. Nelson is originally from Chicagoland. He came east to attend Brown University where he studied Biomedical Engineering and Biology in preparation for medical school. At Brown, he was also…

Olga Colon, APRN, Internal Medicine: Hartford

June 30, 2020

Olga is a nurse practitioner who joins us with over 25 years of experience and proven knowledge of primary care. She received her BSN in Nursing from Central CT State…

Dr. Jessica Lovesky, OB/GYN

June 30, 2020

Dr. Lovesky grew up in upstate New York. She then attended Cornell University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Society, with minors in Nutrition and Inequality…

Dr. Jonathan Winkler, Cardiology, New Britain

June 25, 2020

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jonathan Winkler to our cardiology team in New Britain. Dr. Winkler did his undergraduate training at Cornell University and earned his medical degree from…

Meet Dr. Feras Al Shami, Nephrology: New Britain

May 20, 2020

Dr. Feras Al Shami grew up in Damascus, Syria, and did his medical school training there. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and…

Welcome Dr. Linda Matonis, OB/GYN

May 6, 2020

Dr. Linda M. Matonis is a well-respected obstetrician-gynecologist with over 25 years of experience. She has been Chairman of the OB/GYN department at The Hospital of Central Connecticut for the…

Karina Kuruvilla, PA-C, Internal Medicine: Newington

April 29, 2020

Karina has worked as a Physician Assistant since 2014 and has experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent Care. She has a special clinical interest in integrative medicine, nutrition,…

Kristen Walton, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, Hematology/Oncology, Wethersfield

February 10, 2020

Kristen started her nursing career by earning an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Maria College in 2012. She then went on for her Bachelor of Science degree in…

Mahesh Patel , MD, FACP, Internal Medicine: Avon and New Britain

February 7, 2020

Dr. Patel is an experienced, board-certified internal medicine practitioner. He previously served with Starling Physicians as a member of our Hospital Medicine team caring for patients at Hartford Hospital. Dr.…

Davi-Ann Francis Brown, APRN, Internal Medicine: Wethersfield

January 30, 2020

Davi-Ann is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of Hartford. She went on to receive a Master of Science degree…

Angela M. De Lisle, PA-C, MHS, Gastroenterology

September 21, 2019

Angela received her Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Joseph College in West Hartford. She went on to receive her Master of Health Science degree in the Physician Assistant Program…

Samantha Neville, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC, OB/GYN Midwife

July 3, 2019

This August, we are pleased to welcome our newest midwife, Samantha Neville. Samantha earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from Quinnipiac University in 2013 and began her career as a…

Nicole Misiaszek, PA-C, Internal Medicine, Enfield

June 17, 2019

Nicole Misiaszek is an experienced board certified Physician Assistant. She did her undergraduate training at UCONN and earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the Medical University…

Dr. Ahmed M. Elwan, Cardiology

June 5, 2019

Dr. Ahmed Elwan was born in Northern Ireland and grew up in Egypt. He earned his medical degree with honors from Cairo University. After the completion of his echocardiography residency…

Gary Golliher, Chief Financial Officer

April 16, 2019

Gary joins us from the Hutchinson Clinic in Kansas where he served since 2015 as the CFO of a large physician-owned, multispecialty group practice with nearly 100 providers. There he led…

Sara M. Kurker, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Cardiology

April 16, 2019

Sara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with a minor in biology from Curry College in Milton, MA where she was a Dean’s list recipient. She has worked…

Welcome Dr. Shishir Mathur: Cardiology

February 5, 2019

Dr. Mathur has been a physician for over eighteen years. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures for treating vascular and venous disease. He is originally from India where he received…

Alexa Swan MSN, FNP-C, Internal Medicine

December 17, 2018

Alexa Swan received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Southern Connecticut State University in 2014. Since then, she has worked at Hartford Hospital in cardiology for over four…

Dr. Kathleen Abbott, Physiatry

November 13, 2018

This December, we welcome Dr. Kathleen Abbott.  She is one of Connecticut’s leading physiatrists. Physiatry,  also called physical medicine and rehabilitation, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance…

Zaneta Martinez MSN, FNP-BC, Internal Medicine

October 22, 2018

Zaneta joins us from Crystal Run Healthcare where she worked as a family nurse practitioner. She has four years of experience in primary care. In her words, “I love having…

Dr. Nancy Yip, Pediatrics

September 17, 2018

Dr. Yip was born in Buffalo, New York and is a graduate of Yale College. She obtained her medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internship…

Dr. Rachelle Dyquiangco/Nephrology: New Britain

August 13, 2018

Dr. Dyquiangco completed her residency training at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, CT. She completed her nephrology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.  She obtained her…

Kelly Nolin, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC: Internal Medicine: Enfield

August 13, 2018

Kelly is a graduate Family Nurse Practitioner with thirty years of experience as an emergency and critical care registered nurse. She has extensive clinical excellence and leadership demonstrated with pediatric…

We Are Pleased to Welcome Vernon Pediatrics to Our Team

August 9, 2018

This September the excellent providers of Vernon Pediatrics will join our pediatrics team. Drs. Rapaport, Martin, Lahman, Huang-Bulger and nurse Karpey will continue to see patients at their office at…

Jeannine Maytan, RN, MSN, CNM, OB/GYN

July 29, 2018

Jeannine was called to the profession of midwifery after a successful career as a women’s clothing designer. Prior to becoming a midwife, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse…

Dr. Lawrence Giove, Hematology/Oncology

July 19, 2018

Dr. Giove did his Internal Medicine residency at UCONN and completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Hofstra/Northwell Health in New York. There he managed a busy inpatient leukemia service and…

Agatha Giliberto, APRN, Cardiology

May 29, 2018

Agatha grew up in New Britain and attended undergraduate nursing school at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven. She went on to receive her master’s in the Nursing-Family Nurse…

Welcome Ashley Bogue, PA-C, Internal Medicine

March 22, 2018

Ashley Bogue is originally from CT. She was an undergraduate at Central Connecticut State University where she studied biology, chemistry, and psychology, and graduated summa cum laude. She earned her…

Welcome Dr. Gilbert Ching, Cardiology

March 22, 2018

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ching to our Department of Cardiology. Dr. Ching completed his internship and internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut.  He then completed his…

Welcome Jillian D’Eramo RN, MSN, CNM, OB/GYN

February 8, 2018

We are pleased to welcome certified nurse midwife Jillian D’Eramo to our OB/GYN team. She is originally from Connecticut and went to college at the University of Scranton where she…

Welcome Kim Keegan, APRN, MSN, RNP-C, AOCNP Hematology/Oncology

February 5, 2018

Kim received her Bachelors of Science degree in Cytogenetics and Nursing from the University of Connecticut. She received her Master of Nursing degree from the University of Saint Joseph. She…

Welcome Rachel Southard, APRN

January 11, 2018

Rachel attended the University of Connecticut where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Winchester Hospital in Massachusetts and St. Raphael’s Hospital…

Welcome Dr. Elliot Zweig, Dermatology

January 11, 2018

Dr. Elliot Zweig is a seasoned dermatologist who has been in practice for over 35 years. He sees patients in his West Hartford office at 41 North Main Street. He…

Welcome Dr. Kenneth J. Andrews, Ear, Nose & Throat

November 6, 2017

As a board-certified otolaryngologist and fellowship trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Andrews treats issues impacting: Ears: hearing loss, infections, tinnitus, balance issues, and facial nerve disorders Nose:  sinus…

Welcome Elisa A. Marley, RD, CD

October 31, 2017

Elisa is a registered and certified dietitian. She graduated from Marywood College with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics. After gaining local experience, she relocated to Seattle where she spent 20…

Welcome Dr. Young Jay Kwak, Internal Medicine

October 4, 2017

Dr. Kwak joins us from Northeast Medical Group at Yale-New Haven where he spent the last few years as a Hospitalist in the Intensive Care and Step Down unit. Dr.…

Welcome Dr. Jeffrey Mawhinney, Dermatology

October 4, 2017

Dr. Mawhinney is an experienced dermatologist. He conducts full body checks for skin cancer, performs onsite biopsies and excisions, diagnoses and treats skin, hair and nail conditions, and performs dermatological…

Welcome Dr. Raphael Cooper, Urology


September 7, 2017

Dr. Raphael Cooper, Urology
 Dr. Raphael Cooper is a board-certified urologist, in practice for 27 years. He has a particular interest in the treatment of prostate disease, kidney stones, and…

Welcome Dr. Abdel Salam, Internal Medicine

August 31, 2017

Dr. Abdel Salam provides a full range of primary care services including health and wellness exams, treatment of illness, maintenance of chronic conditions, and management of risk factors. She has…

Welcome Dr. Sidra Azim, Endocrinology


August 8, 2017


Dr. Azim joins us from an endocrinology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She has a special interest in diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, osteoporosis, and adrenal and pituitary disorders. Now seeing…

We Are Proud to Welcome Dr. Raphael Cooper, Urologist

July 5, 2017

Dr. Raphael Cooper is a board-certified urologist, in practice for 27 years. He attended Harvard College, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, magna cum laude. He then completed medical school…

We Are Proud to Welcome Dr. Carol Watson to our Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

November 15, 2016

Dr. Watson has more than a dozen years of experience providing exceptional, personalized OB/GYN care to women from their teen-age to their post-menopausal years. She places a strong emphasis on…

Welcome Nicholas Klock, PA-C & Nicole Babaran, PA-C

September 29, 2016

Please join us in welcoming our two new Advanced Practitioners with Starling Physician’s Hospitalist Division, Nicholas Klock, PA-C and Nicole Babaran, PA-C. Nicholas received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology,…

We welcome two new doctors to our team

September 19, 2016

We are pleased to welcome two outstanding physicians: Wael El-Mallah, MD, PhD, Invasive Cardiology Dr. El-Mallah joins our Cardiology Department at One Lake Street, New Britain. He joins us from the…

Our Nephrology & Internal Medicine Department welcomes Dr. Alfred Vichot

July 10, 2016

Dr. Vichot joins us from his clinical and research fellowship in nephrology at Yale University. Prior to this, he received his Masters in Health Administration at Tulane University’s School of…

Dr. Joseph Tremaglio joins our Nephrology & Internal Medicine Department

July 1, 2016

Dr. Joseph Tremaglio completed his internship, residency, and chief residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. He has training in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, inpatient consultation, outpatient care,…

Two outstanding physicians join our Dialysis Access Center team this summer

July 1, 2016

They bring a wealth of experience and will ensure healthy vascular access to facilitate the highest level of dialysis access care. Dr. Matthew Brown Dr. Brown joins us as a transplant…

We are proud to welcome Courtney Christman, APRN to our Dermatology Department

June 3, 2016

Courtney is thrilled to have joined the Starling Physician community and is grateful to work alongside of such knowledgeable and caring dermatologists and staff. Courtney received her Doctorate of Nursing…

Starling Physicians is proud to welcome Dr. Alexander Komm to lead our Department of Neurology

March 11, 2016

Dr. Komm has extensive experience treating a wide range of neurological disorders that impact the central and peripheral nervous system. If you or someone you love is facing neurological issues, Dr.…