MARK D - Key Persons


Alexandra Dooley

Alexandra attended the New York Institute of Beauty In Islandia, New York. She continued onto their Advanced Esthetics Program, where she learned advanced facial/body treatments, Laser Hair Removal, chemical peels, and much more while in a hands-on clinic. Alexandra attended various courses at The International Dermal Institute in New York City. Alexandra understands how important continued education and innovative thinking in the Esthetics Industry. Alexandra is highly passionate about making her clients feel and look their best. She believes in always going that extra mile for clients and creating a warm and comfortable environment so that she can ensure they have a more personal and positive experience. "It truly makes my day when I see clients feeling more confident and happier in their beautiful skin.

Amanda Blackman

Job Titles:
  • Front Desk Staff Member
  • Social Media and Marketing Director
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Amanda started in the liquor industry managing a promotional company. Gaining much experience in event coordination and social media she decided to change gears. Amanda has been titled Director of Social Media and Marketing. Her goal is to ensure top quality social media by using her design experience she has been perfecting since childhood. Amanda also works on our 3D imaging that we feature on our website. When Amanda is not working with us she is a pole dance instructor and aerial performer.

Amanda Borruso

Amanda attended New York Institute of Beauty in Islandia after graduating high school and has been in the medical spa industry since 2010. With Medical Esthetics as her passion, she has taught an Advanced Esthetics program over the last few years. She has studied in New York, Virginia, Boston, California and Arizona to obtain advanced certificates in all the latest technology.

Arlene Arrigo

Job Titles:
  • Operating Room / Recovery Room Nurse

Debra Francavilla

Job Titles:
  • Reception Service Specialist

Diana Delvecchio

Job Titles:
  • Front Desk Staff Member
  • Reception Service Specialist
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Diana joined our team in June of 2022 as a Reception Service Specialist. When she was looking for a receptionist position, she knew she would love working here being that she has a background in esthetics. She was eager to see more of what goes on in the medical side of esthetics. Diana specialized in brow waxing for Benefit Cosmetics shortly before joining us and also has a background of working in pharmaceuticals for 3 years..Read more

Donna LaSalla

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Front Desk Manager
Donna joined us in 2001. A former police officer at Brookhaven National Laboratories, she is an expert marksman (score 398 out of 400 on the "bulls eye"). She had no experience in aesthetic surgery or medicine when she came to us but was eager to learn and is now quite knowledgeable, especially when it comes to skin care. She is always willing to go the extra mile for our patients and do whatever she can to accommodate their needs. She manages a staff of five reception service specialists.

Dr. Adrienne S. Levy

Born and raised in Manhattan, Dr. Adrienne S. Levy began her medical training in an accelerated B.S.-M.D. Program at the Sophie Davis School for Biomedical Education of the City University of New York. Next, she moved to Long Island and completed her medical training at SUNY Stony Brook. After an Internship in Internal Medicine at..Read more

Dr. Brian Slepian

Born and raised on Long Island, Dr. Brian Slepian graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He received his medical degree from The Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his internship and Anesthesia residency on Long Island at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, where he was Chief Resident..Read more

Heather Heim

Job Titles:
  • Reception Service Specialist

Janet Trabosh PA

As a nationally certified and state-licensed physician assistant, Janet Trabosh is a NY state - licensed Surgical PA for over 20 years. She obtained certification in Botox, and injectable fillers in 2005 and since then has undergone multiple master level trainings for injectables. She enjoys creating with fillers and neuromodulators and is always exploring the...

Jennifer Belford

Job Titles:
  • Operating Room / Recovery Room Nurse

Jennifer Guinta

Born and raised on Long Island, Jennifer Guinta RN graduated from Suffolk County Community College with a degree in Nursing. She worked for over 10 years in Oncology, Dialysis, and Hospice. Her passion and experience showed her the difference she could make in people's lives. Jennifer has always had a love for art. When she

Kim Wagner

Job Titles:
  • Medical Assistant
Kimberly is a medical assistant and received her CNA license in 2014 and also licensed in Phlebotomy and EKG. She first started her career working with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients for 7 years, followed by another year as CNA for St. Frances's hospital. She made the switch into plastic surgery in early 2022 and has been loving it ever since. It's amazing to see both the physical and mental transformation of our patients after undergoing various procedures. Aside from being a CAN, she is also a mom. So, when she is not assisting Dr. Epstein, she is spending time with her beautiful daughter.

Lauren Wesch

Job Titles:
  • Front Desk Staff Member
  • Reception Service Specialist
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Lauren is a licensed esthetician who attended New York Institute of Beauty in 2018, she has a passion for skincare, and always loves to learn new things in the cosmetic industry to expand her knowledge as much as possible. She worked as a Cosmetics Specialist for seven years in Harmon Face Values until their company closed, and she was so grateful to find an opening here at Epstein Plastic Surgery. She loves seeing our patients every day and helping them book their appointments and makes sure they always receive Alle points for all their treatments and lets them know about upcoming offers. When Lauren is not here, she loves to collect candles, cuddle with her cat, Oliver, spend time with her family and help babysit her three nephews!

Laurie Connolly

Job Titles:
  • Reception Service Specialist

Laurie Metz

Job Titles:
  • Operating Room / Recovery Room Nurse

Lindsay Distelkamp

Job Titles:
  • Reception Service Specialist

Lisa Balduzzi

Job Titles:
  • Medical Assistant
Lisa graduated from Stony Brook University and started her medical assistant training in the emergency department immediately finding a strong liking for the fast pace, however she then discovered her love for plastic surgery on a Medical Mission to Ecuador. She recently joined the office in April of 2020 and is proud to be assisting Janet our PA on her side of injectables and treatments as well as consultations, pre-operative and post operative visits with Dr. Epstein. Lisa is always smiling and brings such joy to the office. Our patients adore her! She really loves her work and it shows!!!

Lisa Jones

I became a nurse in 2015 and began my career caring for patients on the East end of Long Island at Stonybrook Southampton Hospital. Throughout my career, I have always been eager to find new ways to build on my skill set, advance my education, and build trusting relationships with patients. Being in the outpatient […]

Long Island Plastic

Job Titles:
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Long Island Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Epstein is a dual board-certified plastic surgeon who combines art and science to make you look the way you feel. For over 25 years, Dr. Epstein has performed cosmetic procedures on men and women using the most cutting-edge technology and surgical techniques. Patients can expect world-class treatment from the moment they meet with Dr. Epstein to surgery day in our state-of-the-art surgical suite to post-op visits. Numerous positive reviews by Dr. Epstein's patients advocate for his outstanding reputation. Many of his patients claim their surgery was "life-changing." Long Island Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark D. Epstein is a dual-board-certified plastic surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery) with additional qualifications in surgery of the hand, currently practicing in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Epstein also serves as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at North Shore Surgi-Center and is a Clinical Assistant..Read more

MaryAnn Abrams

Job Titles:
  • Nursing

Maryellen Ponzini

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Patient Care Services
  • Patient Coordinator
I have been Dr. Epstein Surgical Patient Coordinator since 2010. Having worked in the medical field for many years, I started out as a reception service specialist and was promoted to Surgical Patient Coordinator. As Surgical Patient Coordinator, I am the person who will be your host: greeting you during your initial telephone call or..Read more I have been Dr. Epstein Surgical Patient Coordinator since 2010. Having worked in the medical field for many years, I started out as a reception service specialist and was promoted to Surgical Patient Coordinator. As Surgical Patient Coordinator, I am the person who will be your host: greeting you during your initial telephone call or email inquiry, assisting you in scheduling a surgery date, guiding you through any tests or consultations you may require until your surgery day. I am available to you to answer your many questions and concerns and serve as a liaison between you and Dr. Epstein and the other staff members. If you live out of town, I will assist you in finding comfortable local accommodations and anything else that you may require while you are here. I believe in providing concierge service to our patients. It is my job to be there for the patient as often as is needed. I will listen carefully and provide you with specific educational materials that will help you make an informed decision. Once you make the decision to go ahead with the surgery, I am there to guide you through the process both before and after surgery. It is always my pleasure to assist each and every one of our patients in anyway possible to make every cosmetic journey a memorable one. Please feel free at anytime to contact me at mponzini@epsteinplasticsurgery.com.

Michelle Dolzani

Job Titles:
  • Medical Assistant
Michelle graduated from Hunter Business School in 2015 and received her Medical Assisting diploma while making the National Technical Honor Society. She has been a Medical Assistant for about 9 years and absolutely loves what she does and wakes up every morning excited to bring her enthusiasm into each and every day. She has a passion for helping others and guiding her patients through every step and ensuring their needs are being met. During her free time, she loves going to the gym, practicing yoga, and meditating. She loves connecting with nature whenever she can and spending time outside with her amazing dog!

Renee Echel

Job Titles:
  • Patient Care Coordinator
Renee joined us in 2020 after 15 years in law enforcement followed by five years in banking. As a patient coordinator, she provides outstanding customer service and excels in communicating and empathizing with all those of varying personalities - something she learned well in her former two careers. Renee is bright, bubbly and goes the extra mile for our patients. I can't believe how many times I find her responding to patient inquiries at night and on weekends!!! Renee is a real asset to our practice and we are so lucky to have her here!

Ruth A. Verspoor

Job Titles:
  • Practice Administrator
Ruth has over thirty years experience managing medical practices. She joined my practice as Practice Adminstrator when I opened this practice in 1998. Ruth wholeheartedly shares my vision in creating a practice where the patient comes first, and all our staff share that vision. It is Ruth's responsibility to make certain that all aspects of..Read more Ruth has over thirty years experience managing medical practices. She joined my practice as Practice Adminstrator when I opened this practice in 1998. Ruth wholeheartedly shares my vision in creating a practice where the patient comes first, and all our staff share that vision. It is Ruth's responsibility to make certain that all aspects of this organization run smoothly, efficiently and safely. She is responsible to supervise the accreditation and management of our office-based surgical facility. Even though she keeps very busy managing our organization, Ruth very much enjoys direct patient contact and frequently enjoys taking patient telephone inquiries when Maryellen is with another patient. On consultation days Ruth is often found in the hallway greeting patients. Ruth is here to make sure that every aspect of your experience with this practice is an extremely positive and rewarding one. You may reach Ruth by email at rverspoor@epsteinplasticsurgery.com.

Samantha Schrof

Job Titles:
  • Nursing

Stephanie Giordano

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Social Media