Our Doctors
Mark D. Epstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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
Adrienne S. Levy, M.D.
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
Brian Slepian, M.D.
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
Director Of Operations
Ruth A. Verspoor – 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
Injectables And Spa Services
Janet Trabosh PA-C, MPH
Amanda Borruso, Aesthetician
Alexandra Dooley, Aesthetician
Our Clinical Staff
Lisa Balduzzi – 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, Read more
Michelle Dolzani- 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. ..Read more
Kim Wagner- Medical Assistant
Kimberly is a medical assistant and received her CAN 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. ..Read more
Jhavina Wentt, LPN
Jhavina has her Associate’s Degree in General Studies from Suffolk County Community College. She then went on to attend nursing school at Western Suffolk BOCES School of Practical Nursing where she graduated Valedictorian. Jhavina has extensive experience as both a Medical Assistant and then as an LPN in a medical office and is excited to […]
Patient Coordinators
Maryellen Ponzini – Manager of Patient Care Services
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
Renee Echel – 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...Read more
Our Front Desk Staff
Lauren Wesch- Reception Service Specialist
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. ..Read more
Amanda Blackman – Social Media and Marketing Director
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 […]
Donna LaSalla – Administrative Assistant
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..Read more
