Garden State Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
			Alexander Rothschild, M.S., CMPE Administrator With a focus on meeting the needs of each patient, the practice also employs a wide range of administrative experts. Mr. Rothschild is responsible for making certain that the practice always maintains the highest of standards and is state of the art.   Dolores Yulo, R.N. Nurse Director (Garden State Surgical Center) A highly trained orthopaedic nurse, Mrs. Yulo, manages the Garden State Surgical Center. She stands ready to participate in providing you with the highest quality of care.   William Thomson, RPA-C Chief Physician Assistant In order to meet the varied needs of our patients, our practice employs mid-level providers. Mr. Thomson is a highly trained and skilled Physician Assistant. He spent the two years prior to joining Garden State Orthopaedic Associates providing services at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He received his degree from Long Island University School of Health Professions. Mr. Thomson manages our patients' care and helps insure that there is always a professional immediately available to take care of your needs.   Bryan Sheldon, PA-C Physician Assistant In order to meet the varied needs of our patients, our practice employs mid-level providers. Mr. Sheldon is a highly trained and skilled Physician Assistant. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer and has worked for Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey as a Physical Therapy Aid. He received his degree from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Mr. Sheldon manages our patients' care and helps insure that there is always a professional immediately available to take care of your needs.   Kimberly VanPelt, PA-C Physician Assistant In order to meet the varied needs of our patients, our practice employs mid-level providers. Ms. VanPelt is a highly trained and skilled Physician Assistant. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer and has worked for Carlson Physical Therapy in Ridgefield, Connecticut as a high school Athletic Trainer. She received her degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. Ms. VanPelt manages our patients' care and helps insure that there is always a professional immediately available to take care of your needs.   Luke Carey, PA-C Physician Assistant In order to meet the varied needs of our patients, our practice employs mid-level providers. Mr. Carey is a highly trained and skilled Physician Assistant. He received his degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. Mr. Carey manages our patients' care and helps insure that there is always a professional immediately available to take care of your needs.   Dean T. Filion, D.O. Physiatrist In order to meet the needs of each patient, the practice also employs a wide range of orthopaedic and allied health experts. Dr. Filion not only manages our patients' care but is specially skilled in performing certain diagnostic tests for us.   John McCrohan, R.T. Chief Radiologic Technologist Mr. McCrohan manages the radiology technical staff. Under his supervision they provide patients with diagnostic X-rays required to help diagnose different orthopaedic conditions. He and has staff perform regular quality assurance and quality control tests to ensure optimal functioning of all of our radiologic equipment. All of our equipment has met or exceeded the requirements of the State of New Jersey and private insurance carriers.   Brenda Ortiz Billing Manager Helpful patient billing/managed care specialists are also available to answer your questions. Ms. Ortiz can be reached directly at 201-791-4679.   Irene Koenig Surgical Coordinator (Garden State Surgical Center) If you need information about your upcoming procedure or need to schedule your appointment Mrs. Koenig is the person to speak with. Her phone number is 201-475-8940.   Kimberly Lefanto-Hagler Workers' Compensation Coordinator Responsible for ensuring the complete satisfaction of our Workers' Compensation clients Ms. Hagler is always available to schedule a patient or help resolve a question or issue. She may be reached at 201-791-4679.