Meet Our Staff

 

We have over 70 staff members ready to answer your questions regarding our practice and policies. Whether in person, over the telephone, or by e-mail, our staff will assist you by addressing any concerns you may have. We have several different staff departments to help us better serve our patients with the personal attention that supports the quality medical care provided by our physicians.

Managerial Staff

Our managerial staff ensures that all aspects of our practice function together to meet all of your medical needs.

Darleen Caccavale, Administrator

Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3003

Fax: 732-545-4011
Email: DarleenC@uognj.com

Rhonda Ascolese, Finance and Human Resources 
Manager
Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3020

Fax: 732-545-2987
Email: RhondaA@uognj.com

Veronica Wilkins, Front Desk Operations Manager
Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3057
Fax: 732-937-9732
Email: VeronicaW@uognj.com

Joanne Adam, CCSP – Patient Accounts
Manager

Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3023

Fax: 732-545-0465
Email: JoanneA@uognj.com

Amanda deVelder, MSM –Marketing and Operations Manager

Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3042
Fax: 732-545-4011
Email: AmandaG@uognj.com

Regina Taggert, Wall Office Manager
Phone: 732-938-6090
Fax: 732-938-5720
Email: ReginaT@uognj.com

Insurance Staff

Figuring out insurance coverage can be frustrating and time consuming. Our experienced staff will help you navigate through your insurance policy as it relates to your care at UOA. To learn more about our insurance policies, please see our insurances tab.

Physicians’ Administrative Assistants

Each of our physicians has an assistant to assist patients with any questions regarding surgeries, back-to-work notes, notes of medical necessity, and any questions that may arise concerning patient care.

Elaina James
Dr. Chiappetta, Dr. Cook, and Dr. Coyle

Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3015

Fax: 732-545-4011
Email: ElainaJ@uognj.com

Brianne Stewart
Dr. Gatt
 and Dr. Monica
Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3045

Fax: 732-545-4011
Email: BrianneS@uognj.com

Maria DeSousa
Dr. Bechler, Dr. Hosea, and Dr. Leddy
Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3017

Fax: 732-545-4011
Email: MariaD@uognj.com

Debbie Seider
Dr. Butler, Dr. Harwood, and Dr. Sagebien
Phone: 732-545-0400, ext. 3011

Fax: 732-545-4011
Email: DebbieS@uognj.com

Regina Taggert
Dr. Delgado and Dr. Polonet
Phone: 732-938-6090

Fax: 732-938-5680
Email: ReginaT@uognj.com

Kristine Martin
Dr. Dhawan and Dr. Doumas
Phone: 732-938-6090
Fax: 732-938-5680
Email: KristineM@uognj.com

Appointments Staff

Our appointments staff is available Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
New Brunswick: 732-545-8553 or 732-545-0400 and select option 4
Princeton: 609-683-7800
Somerset: 732-565-5450
Wall: 732-938-6090

Surgical Authorization Staff

We pre-certify all scheduled surgical procedures by working with your insurance company to attain the appropriate authorization.

To reach the surgical authorization staff, please dial 732-545-0400, ext. 3041.

Medical Records Staff

We maintain a secure electronic medical records system, which allows physicians and clinical staff to access patients’ records from all of our practice locations.

To obtain a copy of your records, please contact us at 732-545-0400, ext. 3019.

Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.

Ancillary Authorization Staff

Our staff will contact your insurance carrier for pre-authorization for imaging procedures, physical therapy, or any other testing requested by our physicians. Please alert our staff if you require authorizations, and do not have any ancillary services performed without authorization.

New Brunswick: 732-545-0400, ext. 3028 or 3029

Hand Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy: 732-545-0400 ext. 3036
Somerset: 732-565-5450
Princeton: 609-683-7800
Wall: 732-938-6090

Front Desk Staff

Please check in at the front desk when you arrive for your appointment. To keep wait times to a minimum, print your registration forms before your visit from the patient forms tab. If you have not filled out your forms before your visit, our staff will be happy to assist you.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment if you prefer to fill out registration forms at our office.

New Brunswick
Lorraine Caruso
Lori Crandall
Na’Imah Fullman
Juana Nunez
Jennifer DePinto

Wall
Susan Furlong
Deborah Spalletta
Brittany Toohey - Physical Therapy
Shari Tucker

Somerset
Tracy Speer

Princeton
Becky Disher
Colleen Wells

Radiology Staff

All of our locations have radiology departments staffed with registered technologists to assist you with any questions you may have about digital X-ray procedures or your images.

New Brunswick: 732-545-0400 ext. 3037

Dawn Fissar, RT
Danielle Moshopoulos, RT

Carla Novoa, RT 

Justine Sweeny, RT 


Somerset: 732-565-5450

Helen Shedlosky, RT

Princeton: 609-683-7800

Ellen Kazanski, RT

Mary Kleinelp,RT

Wall: 732-938-6090

Paula Kocmalski, RT

Nursing Staff

Our nursing staff is ready to help you while they assist during your visit or over the phone. A registered nurse is available to assist you during regular business hours, whether it is for a medical question or a prescription refill.

To reach the nursing staff, please call 732-545-0400, ext. 3030.

New Brunswick
Elizabeth Dellapa, Medical Assistant

Kristen D’Arco, LPN
Mary Grek, RN

Lynette Muller, RN

Barbara Pellicane, RN

Vineta Persaud, Medical Assistant

Margaret Varela, RN
Princeton

Susan Gaukin, RN
 
Wall
Laura Chobar, Medical Assistant
Tara Wistuba, RN