Executive Board
PRESIDENT
Clarke Dunkle
Giesswein Plastic Surgery
5 Brookwood Avenue
Suite 1
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
Phone: 717-249-2424
Fax: 717-249-4534
Clark Dunkle manages the office of Giesswein Plastic Surgery, a solo cosmetic practice located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is entering his 31st year in healthcare. His experience ranges from physician practices, hospital, and consulting services to owning his own physician billing company. Clark has been an active member of PSAA since 2007 and served on the Nominating Membership and Education Committees as well as Vice-President in serving. He has a BSBA from Shippensburg University.
PRESIDENT ELECT- EDUCATION – MEMBERSHIP
Ruth-Ellen Sciarrino
Suffolk Plastic Surgeons, PC
179 Belle Meade Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
Office: 631-751-4400
Fax: 631-751-4428
Ruth-Ellen Sciarrino has over 23 years of healthcare experience with private practices. She has also owned a Medical Billing Company and had her own Massage Practice. She is an Administrator for Suffolk Plastic Surgeons, a 3 doctor practice with an on-site Ambulartory Surgery Center and Medical Spa. Ruth-Ellen has been a member of PSAA since 2006 and has served on several committees over the past few years. This is her first time as a Committee Chair.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT – NOMINATING
Lisa Meder
Administrator, Department of Plastic Surgery & Cascadia MediSpa
Medical College Of Wisconsin
8700 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: 414-805-5444
Lisa Meder has been the Plastic Surgery Department Administrator at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee for the past 7 years. The practice has nine plastic surgeons and two psychologists and provides all aspects of plastic surgery including cosmetic, reconstructive, hand, and craniofacial surgery. Lisa has been a member of PSAA since 2005 and has a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from UW-Milwaukee.
Fax: 414-259-0901
lmeder@mcw.edu
VICE PRESIDENT – HOSPITALITY & WELCOMING
Patti Wszolek
Grossman Plastic Surgey
Patricia Wszolek is the Chief Operating Officer for Grossman Plastic Surgery and Facial Aesthetics in Denver and Beverly Hills. Patricia has over twenty six years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry. She has been in Plastic Surgery for seven years. Patricia has been a member of the PSAA since 2004. Patricia holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration.
SECRETARY
Guy Williams
Wilmington Plastic Surgery
1404 Commonwealth Dr., Ste. 100, 101
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 1.800.646.9308
Guy is currently the Administrator for Wilmington Plastic Surgery, PA. He has bee in the healthcare industry since 2007. Prior to getting involved in healthcare, he spent 17 years in hospitality management. He currently has 4 physicians and five offices throughout southeastern North Carolina including an ambulatory surgical center, a medical day spa, and a wound management clinic in his reconstructive and plastic surgery practice. He has been a member of PSAA since 2008 and currently serves as the Vice President of the Wilmington Chapter of the NC Medical Group Managers Association. Mr. Williams is also a member of the America College of Medical Practice Executives and the Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club as well as serving as the Senior Warden for Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington, NC.
TREASURER – BUDGET & FINANCE
Julie Bantam
Bryant Cosmetic Surgery
7001 A St, Ste 100
Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone: 402-484-7001
Fax: 402-484-7006
jbantam@lincolnsurgery.com
Julie Bantam has a BA in Education from the University of Nebraska and a BA in Business Administration from Doane College. She was the Budget Analyst for two hospitals for eleven years and has been Manager of Operations for 17 years at Plastic Surgical Arts— a three physician practice. She was Treasurer for two years, served as Convention Chair in 2003 and Education Chair in 2007.
HISTORIAN
John Dieter
PARLIMENTARIAN
Phyllis Lunine
Joel Aronowitz, MD
8635 W. 3rd St., Ste 1090
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 310-659-0705
Fax: 310-659-7639
Phyllis Lunine has been an Administrator in the field of plastic surgery for over 30 years. She is currently working for Dr. Joel Aronowitz. She has a degree in Psychology. She has been a member of PSAA since 1980 and is a Past President. She has served as Secretary, President Elect, Convention Chairperson, Historian and Trustee. Ms. Lunine is also a member of Executive Women International.
BYLAWS – CREDENTIALS
Peter Slattery
The Plastic Surgery Group, LLP
1365 Washington Ave, Ste 200
Albany, NY 12206
Phone: 518-438-0505
Fax: 518-438-4517
pmslattery@aol.com
Peter Slattery is the Administrator for The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, NY. He holds an MBA in Health Administration and has been an Administrator in medical group practices for 24 years. He has been in Plastic Surgery for 13 years and there are currently 6 surgeons in his reconstructive and cosmetic practice. Peter has been a member of PSAA since May 1999 and served as Education Chair for the 2006 annual meeting. He has also served as Membership and Credentials Chairs, Historian, Trustee of the Northeast, and is a past president.
TRUSTEE – SOUTHEAST – PUBLICATION
Dawn Uritescu
Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery
5361 Reynolds Street
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 912-355-8000
Fax: 912-355-8403
dawnu@mycosmeticsurgeon.md
Dawn Uritescu has over 20 years experience in healthcare with private practices. For the past 12 years she has been the Administrator for The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery. She runs a four physician group practice and ambulatory surgical center with a staff of 35. Prior to her working in plastic surgery she was with a multi-specialty Management Services Organization that managed 37 physicians. She has worked with many specialties including Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Neonatology and General Surgery. Dawn has been a member of PSAA since July 2001.
TRUSTEE – MIDWEST
Beth Larch
Legacy Plastic Surgeons
300 Locust Street, Suite 590
Akron, OH 44302
Phone: 330-374-9100
Fax: 330-374-9103
beth@legacyplasticsurgeons.com
Beth has 32 years experience in the plastic surgery field. She has been the Office Manager at Legacy Plastic Surgeons in Akron, Ohio for the past two years. She has been a member of PSAA since 2008 and is presently serving on the Hospitality Committee.
CONVENTION 2010
R Andrew Guth
Atlanta Plastic Surgery
975 Johnson Ferry Rd NE
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: 404-256-1311
Fax: 404-705-2774
Andy is the Executive Director of Atlanta Plastic Surgery, a six doctor adult and pediatric group practice with 4 offices in the Atlanta area. He has been with Atlanta Plastic Surgery since 2005. Andy has been a PSAA member since joining the practice. Andy also serves as the President of the local MGMA chapter in North Atlanta. He joined the healthcare industry after serving 11 years in the U.S. Navy. He has a bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic University.
TRUSTEE NORTHEAST
Gary Blank, DPM, MBA
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
Phone: 516 -504 -3014
Gary R. Blank, DPM, MBA currently serves as Executive Director for the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group. Prior to holding this position, Dr. Blank was the Senior Administrative Director for Ambulatory Care Services at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. He practiced Podiatric Medicine before receiving his MBA in Health Care Administration from Baruch College/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.
TRUSTEE WEST
Joanne Dennison
Somerset Plastic Surgery PLLC
1080 Kirts Blvd, Suite 700
Troy, Michigan 48084
Phone: 248 -362-2300
Fax: 248- 362-5272
Joanne Dennison has been the Practice Manager of Somerset Plastic Surgery, a 4 physician group practice located in Troy, Michigan for almost 10 years. Prior to entering the medical field, Joanne worked in the automotive industry with an extensive background in accounting, marketing and management. In her current position Joanne not only runs a multi doctor practice but also coordinates a monthly business leadership meeting for the Wayne State University School of Medicine, plastic surgery residents. Joanne also oversees Operation Kindness, a non- profit organization dedicated solely to providing pro bono surgery to babies and children throughout different locations in Mexico. In her spare time Joanne returned to college to pursue a Human Resource Management Degree. Joanne has been a member of PSAA since 2007.
STRATEGIC PLANNING – DEVELOPMENT
Phyllis Chorazy
Austin – Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery
1825 Samuel Morse Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703 -893 -6168
Fax: 703 -790 -3444
Chorazy@austin-weston.com
Phyllis Chorazy is the Chief Operating Officer of the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery, located in Reston, Virginia. As COO, Phyllis manages a three physician cosmetic surgery practice with five operating rooms, 3 CRNAs and 30 employees. Her responsibilities include interactions with lawyers, accountants, investment advisors, insurance agents, practice consultants as well as marketing and human relations. Prior to becoming COO, she owned her own financial planning practice specializing in business management and tax preparation.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROSTER – COMMUNICATIONS
Orla McClure
Edina Plastic Surgery, Ltd
6525 France Ave So, Ste 300
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 952-767-3170
Fax: 952-925-1579
orla@edinaplasticsurgery.com
Orla has worked as the clinic administrator at Edina Plastic Surgery, Ltd. for over 30 years. The practice also includes an ambulatory surgery center and medical skin care salon. Prior to that time she worked in pediatrics and endocrinology. She has been a member of PSAA since 1979 and served on various committees as well as serving as Treasurer, VP, Pres Elect and President.
ASAPS LIAISON
Peter Fodor, MD
2080 Century Park East, Ste 710
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310-203-9818
Fax: 310-203-9798
pbfodor@aol.com
Dr. Peter B. Fodor is an international leader in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is President of the Lipoplasty Society of North America (LSNA). He is widely published in peer reviewed plastic surgery journals and books, and co-edited the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal and co-authored the book Endoscopically-Assisted Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He lectures and teaches surgical techniques in the United States and abroad. He is in private practice in Los Angeles, with offices in Century City.
ASPS LIAISON
Richard J. Greco, MD
Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery
5361 Reynolds St.
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 912-355-8000
Fax: 912-355-8403
plastxdoc@aol.com
Dr. Richard Greco, specializes in facial, breast, and body, cosmetic surgery. Over the past 16 years, Dr. Greco has performed over 18,000 operations on both children and adults. He is known nationally for his writings in plastic surgery. He is past chairman of Public Education Committee. He is on the New Device and Technology Committee, Online Committee, Public Education Campaign Advisory Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is the Vice Chair of Public Education Committee. Dr. Greco is Board Certified in both General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. Dr. Greco’s current research is in Massive Liposuction and New Facelift Healing Techniques.
ADVISORS
Scott M Aaronson, MD
Dennis R Banducci, MD
Mark B Constantian, MD
John D Noonan, MD
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