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.

Michael Dawson is a graduate of the NYC Pace/Lenox Hill Hospital PA Program and has been a NYS registered and certified physician assistant since late 2000. 

He began his neurosurgical experience in March 2001 by joining North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY.  He gained experience in pre- and post-operative management, ICU care, and intraoperative first assisting duties.  In 2004 he completed a Master's degree program from Alderson-Broaddus College, West Virginia.  His unpublished thesis was concerning pediatric ventricular shunt failure.  In February 2007 he joined Neurological Surgery, P.C.,NSPC, working mainly at South Nassau Communities Hospital, although he maintains privileges at a dozen other Long Island hospitals.

Michael has been specially trained by NSPC's neurovascular team to assist endovascular procedures including clot retrieval for acute stroke victims.  In November 2011, he joined the adjunct staff for NYIT's Physician Assistant Master’s Program teaching neurology.

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.

Farina I. Sial RPA-C, MBA 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. Sial completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO and then went to Touro College, NY to receive her Bachelor of Science Degree as a Physician Assistant in 2000. While at the University of Missouri, Ms. Sial served as an EMT and Unit Clerk for the Emergency Department at the University Medical Center. She was also a member of the Honor Society. She went on to further her education by obtaining a Masters Degree in Business, with a concentration in Hospital Management, from Hofstra University in 2011.

Ms. Sial obtained her clinical training and experience in the field of Critical Care from Metropolitan Hospital, NY, an affiliate of Valhalla Medical College, NY during her first employment and than was recruited to join Neurotrauma ICU at University of Texas, in 2003. She subsequently moved back to Long Island, NY and was employed at North Shore University Hospital for several years, where she enhanced her skill base in Neurocritical and Vascular Neurosurgery. She joined Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC) in 2008.

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 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.

Jaime Aubel, RPA-C is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is licensed and registered with the State of New York. She is also FCCS, ACLS & BLS certified. Ms. Aubel graduated from Nassau Community College with an Associates degree in Math & Science in 2000. She went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at St. John's University in 2003. In addition to her experience as a Neurosurgical PA, Ms. Aubel has worked in General Surgery, with experience in many surgical subspecialties. She also has experience in Critical Care and Neurosurgical Critical Care, and was trained in Neurosurgical Critical Care at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Ms. Aubel has been practicing as a PA for the last 8 years. She joined the NSPC team in March of 2011 and provides services to many of the hospitals in Nassau and Suffolk county.

Jaclyn Hunter 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. Hunter received her Bachelor of Science degree from Stonehill College in Massachusetts with a major in Biology and a minor in Psychology in 2006. Ms. Hunter was also a member of the Honors Program and active participant in her pre-med society. Ms. Hunter furthered her medical education with a post-baccalaureate certification in Medical Sciences at Drexel University, Hahnemann Hospital Campus before obtaining her masters in Physician Assistant studies at New York Institute of Technology in May 2010. It was there that Ms. Hunter was able to receieve training through Cornell University in the field of Neurosurgery. Ms. Hunter joined NSPC upon graduation.

Nicole Ferrantelli 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. Ferrantelli obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology at the University of Hartford in 2003.  During her undergraduate work, she was inducted into the National Medical Technology Honor Society, Lambda Tau.

In 2006, she graduated from Touro College with a Bachelors of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
 Ms. Ferrantelli was then accepted into the Postgraduate Residency in Surgery for Physician Assistants at Montefiore Medical Center and The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. During her residency, she was active with the American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants. At that time, she was elected as the Resident Director-At-Large, the first to hold this position. After her residency, Ms. Ferrantelli accepted a position in Norwich, CT. There she worked with an Orthopedic Spine surgeon, specializing in pediatric and adult deformities. Ms. Ferrantelli joined NSPC in 2011 and provides services to Suffolk County hospitals.

Anzhelika Khafizova, 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. She received her undergraduate degree and completed a Physician Assistant Program at St. John's University in 2002. Anzhelika has been practicing in the field of Neurosurgery for 5 years. In addition to her experience as a Neurosurgical PA, Anzhelika also has experience in Neurolgy. Anzhelika joined NSPC in 2011 and provides services mainly at Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y.

Katrina Maniec, 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. Maniec graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at NYIT in 2005. Katrina has been practicing in the field of Neurosurgery for over 6 years.

Diana L. Gasparro, 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. Diana received the Dean’s Scholarship to St. Joseph’s College, where she obtained her undergraduate degree. She majored in Psychology and Sociology. She then completed the Physician Assistant Program at Touro College in 2011.

While in college, Diana volunteered at the oncology department at Good Samaritan Hospital as well as at several nursing home facilities. Not only did this give Diana a good grasp of the healthcare field, but also showed her the crucial need for empathy towards patients who are sick.

She also has experience as a Pain Management PA, where she learned an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain. Diana joined NSPC in 2012 and provides services mainly in Spine Surgery at the office, and at Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y.

Brittany George RPA-C is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and is licensed and registered in the State of New York. Brittany started her undergraduate studies at Albany University and completed her Bachelor's of Health Science and Physician Assistant Studies at Touro College of Health Sciences. She graduated cum laude with academic honors. Joined NSPC in early 2012, credentialed and covers Suffolk hospitals.

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