Our Staff
Andrea DeSimone – Surgical Coordinator/ Patient Liaison
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
Top Skills
- Surgical Booking
- Patient Advocacy
- Organizational Wizard
Donna Aiello- Billing Administrator
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
Top Skills
- Master Negotiator
- Orthopedic Billing Master
- Ultimate Fluency in all aspects of the Medical Office
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
Rosanne
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
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
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
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
Ghivens
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-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.
Steven 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
Senior Physician Assistant
About:
Dennis T. Dillon attended 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, and received a B.S from Touro College in Allied Health Science & as a Physician Assistant.
With over 20 years of practice experience, he is a valuable member of our team.
Amanda 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.
Adriene 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, billing (input & output), ekg’s, making appointments, prior authorizations, etc.
Currently works at ACUMA medical associates from June 2010-present for five physicians doing the same duties as at NYU.
