Medical Assistant Kate joined our office in October 2021. She graduated Mildred Elly from the medical assistant program is September 2021. She is very compassionate and caring and is an asset to BCRSC. When Kate is working, she spends quality time with her son Ben along with friends and family.
Medical Assistant Ashleigh joined Berkshire Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Center in 2019. She received her bachelor's degree in biology from Westfield State University in 2016. She worked as a veterinary technician for 7 years prior to joining the staff. She enjoys hiking with her husband, daughter and dog, and spending time with friends.
Operating Room Nurse Ruth Lennon,RN has been with Berkshire Cosmetic And Reconstructive Surgery Center for 6 years. Her professional experience includes wound care nursing, infection control administrator and floor nursing on both surgical and medical floors. She is an avid traveler and enjoys spending time with her family.
Medical Biller Jennifer joined Berkshire Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center in 2015. She completed her certificate program in Medical Assisting from Ashworth College in 2011. She currently serves as Medical Biller. Jennifer enjoys spending time family and friends, swimming and travel.
Medical Assistant Vanessa joined Berkshire Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center in the spring of 2014. She completed her certificate program in medical assisting at Mildred Elley. She has a background working in family practice and with ENT specialists.
Abdominoplasty surgery continues to improve. We started to do outpatient tummy tucks in 1999. Then we pioneered rib blocks to control postoperative pain in 2004. Now we have begun performing abdominoplasties without drains additionally improving the postoperative experience. How can we do this and what does it mean for the patient? The purpose of the drain in an abdominoplasty was…
I practice plastic surgery in Berkshire County, MA, and frequently witness patients leaving our area to go to Boston for surgery that could easily be done in Berkshire County. I also frequently see the same patients back from Boston either for follow up or to care for a surgical complication. I do counsel patients to go to Boston for care…