Our Staff

Andrea DeSimone – Surgical Coordinator/ Patient Liaison

Andrea

Top Skills

  • Surgical Booking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Organizational Wizard

Looking for the person that keeps our Surgical Patients updated and on track, Andrea is your girl! Born and raised in Holbrook, NY.

Andrea is the most empathetic, compassionate Surgical Coordinator you’d ever meet, It’s her calling to be there for all the patients at Complete Orthopedics!

Andrea is a Super Surgical Coordinator by day, Super Mom and Wife by night.

Bizarre Proficiency, Unusual Skills, Abnormal Qualifications and Crazy Capabilities

  • Miniature Schnauzer Whisperer
  • Office Karaoke Connoisseur
  • Collector of Cardinals

Donna Aiello- Billing Administrator

Top Skills

  • Master Negotiator
  • Orthopedic Billing Master
  • Ultimate Fluency in all aspects of the Medical Office

 

Donna is our Billing Administrator here at Complete Orthopedics. Born and raised in Long Island, NY.

Donna is an expert at all Orthopedic care financials, from your initial visit all the way through to the post op surgical visits.

When Donna isn’t negotiating with the insurance companies she’s home wrangling up her 4 grandchildren and hiding the recipe to her secret Italian Sauce.

Bizarre Proficiency, Unusual Skills, Abnormal Qualifications and Crazy Capabilities

  • Antique Collector
  • Grandchild Wrangler
  • Expert Homemade Italian Cook

Abigail Thompson – Front Desk Receptionist

Abigail is our Front Desk Receptionist. She is the smiling face you’ll see as soon as you come into the door at Complete Orthopedics.

Abbey makes sure all our patients are checked in and checked out with all their documentation and follow up needs. 

She loves interacting with our patients each day! When Abbey isn’t assisting our patients, she’s with her Fiance and 2 lovely children.

Bizarre Proficiency, Unusual Skills, Abnormal Qualifications and Crazy Capabilities

  • Netflix Critic
  • Colors Inside the Lines of her favorite coloring book
  • Manages two kids without stopping for a Nap

Top Skills

  • Setting Appointments
  • Imaging Script Guru
  • Multi-Line Phone Talent

RosanneĀ 

Rosanne

Roseanne was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She moved to Long Island with her family in 2001.

She is a mother of two teenage boys. She spends her days with her large and loud Italian family.

Roseanne has been working in the medical field for 20 years, with 16 years in Orthopedics. She believes that patient care is most important.

Bizarre Proficiency, Unusual Skills, Abnormal Qualifications and Crazy Capabilities

  • Can recite all 50 US States alphabetically and most of their capitals also
  • Spreadsheet extraordinaire
  • I have no pinky knuckle

Top Skills

  • Patient Advocate

RosanneĀ 

Yenny

Yenny was born and raised in Pereira, Colombia. Is fluent in Spanish/English and works hard to ensure each patient gets the care they deserve and answers all of their questions to the best of her knowledge.

Yenny has been working in the medical field for 10 years now, doing various reception and medical assisting work.

She spends her days out and about with her adorable son who makes her proud everyday.

Bizarre Proficiency, Unusual Skills, Abnormal Qualifications and Crazy Capabilities

  • Confident
  • Karaoke Queen
  • Latina Dancer

Top Skills

  • Patient Advocate

Casey

Casey

I was born at Lenox hill hospital, and grew up in Manhasset on Long Island. I’ve been doing administrative work for 8 years and pride myself on being organized.

I majored in communications in college.I have a dog, Harley, who I bring to the park every morning.

I like to paint on the weekends and I also teach lacrosse. I have been married for 3 years, expecting my first child this winter.

Bizarre Proficiency, Unusual Skills, Abnormal Qualifications and Crazy Capabilities

  • I drive motorcycles, i have two
  • I am ambidextrous
  • I am creative, I minored in studio art in college

Top Skills

  • Patient Advocate

Elizabeth

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Elizabeth was born and raised in Long Island New York. Her family is from the Dominican Republic so she is fluent in English and Spanish. Elizabeth works hard to ensure each patient gets the care they deserve and answers all of their questions to the best of her Acknowledge.

Elizabeth has been working in the medical field since 2009, was a former Home Health Aide and then transitioned into working as an office receptionist/medical assisting work for the past three years to present. She spends her free days with her family and friends, she loves to cook, listen to music, dance, rollerskate and bike ride.

Top Skills

  • Patient Advocate

Ghivens

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I moved to Long Island from Brooklyn in 2019, the same year I had my wonderful daughter. Being a mom to her keeps me going everyday.

I have been working in the medical field since I was 17 years old.

My parents are from Haiti, I speak fluent creole. I have been to Haiti a few times. I love to travel to different states and countries.

Bizarre Proficiency, Unusual Skills, Abnormal Qualifications and Crazy Capabilities

  • Great at multitasking
  • Can sing with my lips closed
  • Knows some sign language signs

Top Skills

  • Patient Advocate

Jose L. Perez MS, PA-CJose L. Perez MS, PA-C
Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant
About:
He is Board Certified in Medicine and Surgery since sitting for and passing the certification Examination given by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in 1982.

His primary interests professionally are Joint Replacement Surgery, Trauma/Fractures, and Sport Medicine. He is a Veteran and was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Air Force, and he is also fluent in Spanish.

Novneet-SinghSteven Templeton
Physician Assistant
About:
Board Certified in Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine, and Internal Medicine.

He received his Masters in Physician Assistant studies at Touro College in Bay Shore, NY and his Business Administration Degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.

Steven also works in Emergency Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, and lives with his family in Greenport.

Dennis T. Dillon RPAC,PC
SeniorĀ Physician Assistant
About:
Dennis T. Dillon attendedĀ Southern Connecticut State University and received his B.S. Science, Health and Physical Education.

He then went to Farmingdale State University of New York to study health services,Ā  and received a B.S from Touro College inĀ  Allied Health Science & as a Physician Assistant.

With over 20 years of practice experience, he is a valuable member of our team.

amandaAmanda Wrigley
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
About:
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania.

I moved to New York at age 18, where I went to school and obtained my Associate’s Degree.

I have been working in the medical field for 3.5 years now, doing various reception and medical assisting work.

AdrieneAdriene Owens
Receptionist
About:
Graduated from Louis D. Brandeis HS in 1988. Worked at NYU medical center from June 1990 to May 2010 as a front desk receptionist answering phones, Ā billing (input & output), ekg’s, making appointments, prior authorizations, etc.

Currently works at ACUMA medical associates from June 2010-present for fiveĀ physicians doing the same duties as at NYU.