PEOPLE / PLACES Appointments Lifespan Physician Group Ophthalmology (LPG) welcomes three new physicians JAMIE LEA SCHAEFER, MD, is a Dr. Bakaeva earned her medical degree from I.M. Sechenov board-certified ophthalmologist who Moscow Medical Academy in Russia, where she also completed specializes in oculoplastic, recon- her residency in ophthalmology. She earned her PhD in ophthal- structive and cosmetic ocular surgery. mology from First Moscow State Medical University, where she She is an Instructor of Surgery, Clin- completed her thesis on the biocompatibility of implantation ical Educator, at The Warren Alpert materials used in orbital surgery. She completed her residency Medical School of Brown University. in neurology at New York University hospitals, including NYU Dr. Scahefer received her under- Langone Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital and the Manhattan graduate degree from Canisius Col- VA Hospital, and completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmol- lege in Buffalo, New York, and med- ogy at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical ical degree from St. George’s Uni- School in Boston. versity. She completed her internship in internal medicine at CELINE SAADE, MD, is a board- Nassau University Medical Center and her ophthalmology res- certified ophthalmologist who spe- idency at University at Buffalo in New York. She subsequently cializes in medical retina, cataract completed her ASOPRS/ACGME certified fellowship in ocu- surgery, and comprehensive oph- loplastic and reconstructive surgery at West Virginia University. thalmology. She is an Instructor of TATIANA BAKAEVA, MD, PhD, is Surgery, Clinician Educator, at The a board-certified neurologist who Warren Alpert Medical School of specializes in neuro-ophthalmologi- Brown University. cal conditions including optic nerve Dr. Saade earned her medical de- disease, double vision, nystagmus gree from Saint Joseph University and other eye movement abnormal- Medical School in Beirut, Lebanon. ities, idiopathic intracranial hyper- She completed a residency in general surgery at the Hôtel Dieu tension (pseudotumor cerebri), ocular de France, a preliminary year in internal medicine at Staten Is- stroke, ocular myasthenia gravis, land University Hospital, and a residency in ophthalmology at and anisocoria. She is an Instructor Rhode Island Hospital and the Alpert Medical School. Dr. Saade of Surgery, Clinician Educator, at completed a medical retina fellowship at Boston University The Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Medical School. v Southcoast Physicians Group adds six physicians to cardiology, ob/gyn, cardiovascular surgery, family medicine NEW BEDFORD – Southcoast Health recently welcomed six new He previously practiced at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospi- physicians to its staff. tal, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, AFC Urgent Care in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Mercy Health in Grandville, Michigan. TIMOTHY BYON, MD, joined Southcoast Dr. Byon is certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians Group Family Medicine in Physicians and the American Col- Portsmouth, RI. lege of Physicians. Dr. Byon earned his medical degree at His interests include promotion De La Salle University College of Medi- of health and wellness and support cine, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines, for community outreach. and completed his residency in family medicine at Grand Rapids Medical Educa- WILLIAM BLAIR, DO, has joined tion Partners in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Southcoast Physicians Group Fam- He earned a Bachelor of Science in Bio- ily Medicine in Swansea. chemistry from California Polytechnic Dr. Blair completed his Doctor- State University, San Luis Obispo. California. ate in Osteopathic Medicine at the RIMJ ARCHIVES | OCTOBER ISSUE WEBPAGE | RIMS OCTOBER 2019 RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL JOURNAL 71 PEOPLE / PLACES Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine prior to his comple- University. He served there as the Chief Cardiology Fellow from tion of a Family Medicine Residency at the Warren Alpert Med- 2018 to 2019 and received the Resident Student Teaching Award ical School of Brown University. He graduated with a Bachelor in 2016. of Arts in Psychology from Vassar College with a Minor in Reli- Previously, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical En- gion and completed a Post-Baccalaureate program at Columbia gineering from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. University and City College of New York. Dr. Vazquez is certified by the American Board of Internal During the time between his undergraduate and medical Medicine where he is also board eligible in general cardiology. schooling, Dr. Blair served as a research coordinator for the He is a member of the American Cardiology Society, the Amer- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York State Psychiatric ican Heart Association and the American College of Physicians. Institute and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SUSAN CORNELL, DO, has joined investigating PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse. Southcoast Physicians Group Obstet- He will practice at Southcoast Physicians Group Family rics & Gynecology in New Bedford. Medicine in Swansea, MA. Dr. Cornell completed her medical CHRISTOPHER ZAMBRANO, DO, has degree at the University of New En- joined Southcoast Physicians Group gland College of Osteopathic Medi- Cardiovascular Surgery in Fairhaven, cine prior to her residency at the Saint Fall River, and Providence. Francis Hospital and Medical Center Dr. Zambrano completed his medical Department of Obstetrics and Gyne- degree at Philadelphia College of Osteo- cology. She graduated Cum Laude with pathic Medicine, where he also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the a Master’s of Biomedical Sciences. He University of Massachusetts Amherst as a member Common- completed his undergraduate degree, a wealth Honors College. Bachelor of Science in Biology, at Le- During the time between her undergraduate degree and medi- high University. cal school, Dr. Cornell completed research at both Dana-Farber Dr. Zambrano completed a general surgery residency at the Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She NYU/ Lutheran Medical Center. He recently completed a fel- is a junior member of the American College of Obstetricians lowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospi- and Gynecologists. tal, which focused in adult cardiac care including bypass surgery ERNESTO GONZALEZ, MD, has (both on and off pump), complex valve, open aortic work, TAVR, also joined Physicians Group Ob- heart failure/ECMO and lung/heart transplant. He also trained stetrics and Gynecology in New in VATS and robotic lung resections. Bedford. He has a special interest in double arterial revascularization. He earned his Doctor of Medi- Dr. Zambrano is a member of the American College of Os- cine degree from the University of teopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and the Connecticut School of Medicine in Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Farmington, Conn., and completed ROBERT VAZQUEZ, MD, has his residency at the University of joined Southcoast Physicians Group Buffalo Department of Obstetrics Cardiology in Fairhaven. & Gynecology. Previously he com- Dr. Vazquez earned a medical pleted the Health Careers Program at Harvard University and a degree from Pennsylvania State Bachelor of Arts from the University of San Diego, San Diego, University College of Medicine. He California. completed his residency in internal Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in Spanish. His special interests in- medicine and a fellowship in gener- clude high-risk obstetrics, ultrasound and quality improvement. al cardiovascular disease at the War- He is a member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine and ren Alpert Medical School of Brown the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. v RIMJ ARCHIVES | OCTOBER ISSUE WEBPAGE | RIMS OCTOBER 2019 RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL JOURNAL 72 PEOPLE / PLACES Appointments CNE expands pulmonary and sleep services Welcomes Brigham and Women’s Pulmonary Associates Care New England Medical Group’s pulmonary care division is WILLIAM M. CORRAO, MD, com- expanding its clinical services with the addition of three phy- pleted his undergraduate work at sicians, all members of the Brigham and Women’s Pulmonary Brown University, earning his med- Associates at Care New England. Their primary hospital affil- ical degree from the University of iation is Kent Hospital and the physicians will see patients in Rochester School of Medicine. He their East Greenwich office. specializes in pulmonary disease Care New England (CNE) welcomes Walter E. Donat, MD, and internal medicine. Dr. Corrao interim chief of Care New England Pulmonary Care; William has over 40 years of medical ex- M. Corrao, MD, pulmonary care specialist; and Michael L. perience and currently holds the Stanchina, MD, pulmonary care and sleep medicine special- position of clinical professor of med- ist, and medical director of the Kent Hospital Progressive Care icine at The Warren Alpert Medical Unit. These experts will work with patients in the diagnosis and School at Brown University. Additionally, he has also served as treatment of a wide variety of pulmonary and sleep disorders. the medical director of Attending Service and medical director “This is a very exciting time at CNE, as we continue to ex- of the Department of Respiratory Therapy at Rhode Island Hos- pand our clinical affiliation with Brigham Health. Today, after pital. He served on the board of trustees at Rhode Island Hospi- nearly 10 years, our relationship continues to grow and strength- tal for nine