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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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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.…

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. 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…

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 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…

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…