NOSS is founded and run by our team of highly skilled healthcare professionals. We believe that our staff is what sets NOSS apart from alternative clinics. Aside from our devotion to quality care and communication between doctor and patient, our staff is made up of individuals who are always striving to perfect your experience. We remain current on every technological advancement to assure that you receive cutting edge treatment options. Learn more about the accomplished NOSS team and the impressive scope of experience they draw from.
Michael E. Karnasiewicz, MD, ABNS
Dr. Karnasiewicz is recognized as one of Connecticut’s leading neurological spine surgeons. He is routinely sought out by patients with the most challenging conditions, and by those seeking revision surgeries. Dr. Karnasiewicz is also recognized by Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Commission as a fair and expert case evaluator. Dr. Karnasiewicz been named to Best Doctors in ...Learn More
Alan S. Waitze, MD, ABNS
Dr. Waitze is a board certified neurological surgeon with extensive training in complex spine surgery; he specializes in degenerative spine disease and trauma. One of a select group of surgeons in the state of Connecticut qualified to perform lateral interbody fusion, a minimally invasive state-of-the-art spinal fusion procedure, Dr. Waitze has been recognized for bringing ...Learn More
Jarob N. Mushaweh, MD, ABNS
Dr. Mushaweh is a well-trained, highly experienced neurosurgeon. He has developed a special interest in microsurgery, and has completed extensive training in that field. Dr. Mushaweh has a broad base of knowledge and extensive experience with spine surgeries, ranging from microdiscectomy to complex surgical interventions. He is a well-known and respected neurosurgeon, particularly in workers’ ...Learn More
John G. Strugar, MD
Dr. Strugar is a board certified neurological surgeon specializing in intracranial and spinal surgery. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive spinal surgery, disc orthoplasty (artificial discs), spine diseases, and skull-based neurosurgery. Dr. Strugar has published and presented extensive research on a wide range of topics, including brain and spinal tumors, and acute spinal cord ...Learn More
David Forshaw, MD
Dr. Forshaw is a board eligible neurosurgeon. After earning his undergraduate degree in neural science at New York University, Dr. Forshaw completed medical training, including his surgical internship and neurosurgical and residency, at New York University’s medical college. He has served as Chief Resident at NYU’s Langone Medical Center, and as Executive Chief Resident at ...Learn More
Sarah Adams, PA-C
Ms. Adams graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelors degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. She was accepted into the Master Physician Assistant (ELMPA) program and received her Masters of Health Science and Physician Assistant certificate in 2007. Her many honors include the Recipient of the American Academy of Physician Assistant and ...Learn More
Suehadee Jimenez, PA-C
Ms. Jimenez graduated with a Bachelors of Health and Sciences from Duquesne University, and followed her course of study to obtain her Physician’s Assistant certificate from St. John’s University. She is affiliated with St. Mary’s Hospital and Waterbury Hospital. Ms. Jimenez has her BCLS, ACLS and NCCPA certifications and is professionally affiliated with the AAPA. ...Learn More
Zoe Martin, PA-C
Ms. Martin received her training from the Norwalk-Yale Surgical Physician Assistant Residency in 2010, after she completed her Plastic Surgery Training Rotation in 2009. She also trained at the Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Bucheon, South Korea, for eight years. Ms. Martin has her Physician Assistant’s License in Connecticut and Florida. She is certified in Advanced ...Learn More
Philip Nelson, PA-C
Mr. Nelson graduated from Wagner College with both a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Physician Assistant degree. He spent the majority of his academic career involved in Physician Assistant Studies. Mr. Nelson is licensed as a BCLS Certified Provider and an ACLS Certified Provider. He is also affiliated with the American Academy of ...Learn More
Glenn Taylor, MD, ABOS
Dr. Taylor is among the most knowledgeable and experienced spine care specialists in the state of Connecticut. His specialties include complex and revision spine surgery, trauma, and general orthopaedics. In founding NOSS with his partners, Dr. Taylor realized his vision for a center dedicated to a coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach to both spine and musculoskeletal ...Learn More
William F. Flynn, Jr., MD, ABOS
Dr. Flynn is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint reconstruction and sports medicine. He performs both simple and complex reconstructions of the hip, knee, and shoulder, including joint replacement and re-surfacing. Dr. Flynn also performs arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle, as well as general orthopaedics. His ...Learn More
Frederick J. Watson, MD
Dr. Watson is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with sub-specialty fellowship training in sports medicine. His clinical interests include advanced arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, ankle and elbow, as well as general orthopaedic care. Dr. Watson uses minimally-invasive techniques to repair complex rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability problems, tennis elbow, and knee ligament (ACL/PCL), ...Learn More
Alisa H. Darling, MD
Dr. Darling is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She focuses on non-operative care for musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Darling performs electro-diagnostic studies to evaluate for nerve injuries, including radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and diabetic polyneuropathy. Dr. Darling’s approach to patient-centered care integrates her own expertise and experience with the knowledge and support of other ...Learn More
Mark Mashia, DC, MS
As a board certified chiropractic physician, Dr. Mashia delivers conservative spine care using non-invasive techniques designed to reduce pain and restore function. He offers treatment for headaches, and musculoskeletal conditions that produce neck, back, and extremity pain. His clinical interest is in treating sports and occupational injuries. Dr. Mashia develops treatment programs that are based ...Learn More
Dawn Colomb-Lippa, PA-C
Ms. Colomb-Lippa has been a Physican’s Assistant since 1998. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from State University of New York at Buffalo and worked as an Occupational Therapist for 5 years. She then continued her studies to earn a Master of Health Science – Physician Assistant from Quinnipiac College in ...Learn More
Ryan Vicino, PA-C
Ms. Vicino earned a Bachelor of Science with concentration in Cell, Molecular, Physiology and Chemistry from Central Connecticut State University. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science – PA Certification from Lenox Hill Hospital, Pace University Physician Assistant Program, in New York. Ms. Vicino worked as a Rehabilitation technician early in her career ...Learn More
Tamer B. Ghaly
Dr. Ghaly specializes in the interventional treatment and management of both chronic and acute pain using an individualized, multidisciplinary approach. He is a fellowship trained, board eligible pain management specialist who applies the principles of anesthesiology to treat even the most persistent pain caused by illness or injury. Dr. Ghaly’s pain interventions incorporate a comprehensive ...Learn More
Thomas Mathew, M.D.
Dr. Mathew is board eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and fellowship trained in Pain Management. After completing his undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, Dr. Mathew continued his medical education at Albany Medical College. He completed both an Internal Medicine internship and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at Albany Medical ...Learn More
Albert DiLoreto, PA-C
Mr. DiLoreto has been a Physician’s Assistant since 2002. He graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. After receiving his Master of Science in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University, he pursued his Bachelors of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University. After working as a Physician’s Assistant ...Learn More
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REACT Physical Therapy
Pictured:
Back row left to right: Karen Argenta, Kathleen Galvin-Michalik, Shahana Abdullah, Kathy Gannon, PT (Director), Juliana Reimold, PT, Danielle Valero, Carmen Garron
Front row left to right: Lisa Morettini, PT, Saudi Baguio, PT, Jennifer McDonald, PT
Missing from the picture: Carol Cole-Hurbon, PTA, Julie Rivera and Mark Gannon