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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Lois Kamugisha, M.D, Hematology/Oncology

August 11, 2022

Lois Kamugisha, M.D., warmly referred to as Dr. Kemi by her patients, attended medical school at U.W.I in Trinidad, completed her residency at Morehouse in Atlanta, and completed her fellowship…

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…

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…

Deborah L. Hackett, APRN, Internal Medicine: Enfield

December 28, 2021

Deborah is a professional registered nurse with more than 14 years of emergency/critical care experience. She has a wide range of knowledge, ranging from pediatrics to gerontology, neurology, and cardiology. She…

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.…

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…

Grace D. Bundens, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology

June 30, 2021

Dr. Bundens treats a complete spectrum of issues affecting sexual and reproductive health. Her special interest include medically complex pregnancies, adolescent gynecology, LGBTQ care, and family planning. She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Diana Striffler, APRN Internal Medicine within Our Department of Nephrology

May 30, 2019

Meet Our New Nurse Practitioner: Diana Striffler, APRN Internal Medicine within Our Department of Nephrology Diane received her Masters in Nursing and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Holy…

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…

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…

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…

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 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. 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.…

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