Our Doctors and Staff

- Our Physicians
- Our Clinical and Administrative Staff
- Our Rehabilitation Staff
- Our Radiology Team
- Video: Specialized Teams for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at the Rubin Institute
Our Physicians
Director, International Center for Limb Lengthening
Director, Limb Reconstruction Fellowship Program, International Center for Limb Lengthening
Head of Bone and Joint Infection, International Center for Limb Lengthening
Orthopedic Surgeon
Director, Podiatric Surgery, International Center for Limb Lengthening
Director, Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction and Orthoplastics Fellowship
Chief of Podiatry, Northwest Hospital
Emeritus Faculty Member, International Center for Limb Lengthening
(Retired from providing patient care)
Our Clinical and Administrative Staff
The International Center for Limb Lengthening clinical and administrative staff plays a critical role throughout our patients’ treatment. Meet our clinical and administrative staff team:

Renee Hunter, MPAS, PA-C
Lead Physician Assistant for Dr. McClure and Lead-RIAO Advanced Practice Provider

Christopher Sokalski, PA-C
Physician Assistant for Dr. Assayag

Christine Hall, PA-C, MSHS
Inpatient Physician Assistant

Allison Lynn, MPA, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Hannah Racis, PA-C, MSHS
Surgical Physician Assistant for Dr. Conway

Carmelita Mitchell
ICLL Clinic Lead

Shannon Kelley
Orthopedic Specialist

Brittany Backmon
Orthopedic Specialist/Medical Assistant

Tania Martinez
Orthopedic Specialist/Medical Assistant

Ciera Senior
Orthopedic Specialist/Medical Assistant

Lee Brady, BSN, RN
Coordinator for Patient and Family Education

Marilyn Richardson, BS
Pediatric Liaison and Save-A-Limb Fund Coordinator

Barbara Simmons
Surgical Scheduler for Dr. Assayag and Dr. McClure

Leslie Hresko
Medical Administrative Assistant for Dr. McClure

Sam Hirsh
Medical Administrative Assistant for Dr. Assayag

Janiqua Anderson
Medical Administrative Assistant to Dr. Conway

Tara Owens
Surgical Scheduler for Dr. Siddiqui

Joan Karim
International Development and Financial Manager
Our Rehabilitation Staff
Our rehabilitation staff at Sinai Hospital plays an essential role in our patients’ treatment and recovery. Meet our rehabilitation staff team:

Anil Bhave, PT
Clinical Director of Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Director of Wasserman Gait Laboratory

Roland Starr, MS
Manager, RIAO Therapy and Engineer, Wasserman Gait Laboratory
Physical Therapists

Kimberly Doll, PT, DPT
Manager, Outpatient Rehabilitation

Alissa Furrs, PT, DPT, OCS
Inpatient Coordinator

Young “Dan” Kim, PT, DPT, OCS
Outpatient Coordinator, Outpatient Rehabilitation

Sara Goggin, PT, DPT
Program Development Coordinator, Outpatient Rehabilitation

Benjamin Adams, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist

Tara Kolativa, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Dane Kopas, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Lisa Levitt, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Mark Megary, PT
Physical Therapist

Laura Osborne, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Kristen Russo, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Tessa Shifflett, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Chelsea Turk, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapists

Lauren Deaver, MS, OTR/L
Inpatient Operations Coordinator, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Robert Lieu, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Natalie Little, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Our Radiology Team

Our radiology team works with our patients to take the X-rays necessary for doctors to diagnose, treat and monitor our patients’ bone conditions.






