Meet the Team Joseph A. Russo, MD

Angelina

SURGICAL COORDINATOR

Angelina joined Dr. Russo’s practice in 2017 and is an expert in managing and coordinating your treatments and surgical procedures. Angelina started as a medical assistant for a surgical practice in Wichita, KS, her hometown. When Angelina moved to the East Coast, she sought a career that combined her passions for helping people feel better about themselves with skincare and aesthetics. Angelina works with Dr. Russo’s patients from their initial consultations, surgery, and follow-ups. She is very informed and experienced in coordinating all of your needs. Angelina is often trialing new skincare products, so be sure to ask her what her favorites are!

Brittani

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Brittani is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and educator specializing in Aesthetic Medicine. She is a member of our Cosmetic Center, as well as an injectables trainer for Dr. Russo’s School, Aesthetic Mentor. Known for her thorough, honest, and educational consultation, Brittani’s goal is to provide natural results meant to rejuvenate, enhance and complement each patient. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Boston College and has been chosen as a Faculty Assistant for Allergan Medical Institute’s Accelerate Program.

Carmel

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

Carmel is the surgical technician who assists Dr. Russo in the operating room. She has been working with Dr. Russo for over 20 years and has had many roles in the medical field. She now solely focuses on plastic surgery. She is a licensed esthetician and has certifications in surgical technology and sterilization. Carmel is an expert at making everyone laugh.

Elaine

NURSE ANESTHETIST

Dr. Elaine Sullivan, DNP, MHL, CRNA, serves as the plastic surgery anesthesia division director for ICON Anesthesia of New England. Elaine is a graduate of Northeastern University, Brown University, and the University of Alabama. She has specialized in anesthesia for outpatient plastic surgery for over 20 years and is a consultant for setting up and accreditation of office-based operating rooms for plastic surgeons. She has worked with Dr. Russo for the past five years and is actively involved in policy creation and maintaining the AAAASF accreditation of the office.

Julie

MANAGING PARTNER & NURSE

Julie Kamin Russo got her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northeastern University and her MSW from Simmons College. She worked at Children’s Hospital in Boston, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s in Boston before taking time off to raise her family. Julie began working at the office of Joseph Russo, MD, in 2006, which rekindled her love of medicine and prompted her to go back to school to get her nursing degree. Julie graduated with highest honors at nursing school while working and training at the practice.

Lindsey

LICENSED MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

Lindsey has been a Licensed Medical Aesthetician for 15 years. She started her journey in aesthetics in 2009 by working for a successful salon and spa for seven years before transitioning to a multi-location dermatology practice for four years. She is proud to have been a member of the team at Dr. Russo’s Surgical and Cosmetic Center for the last four years. Lindsey focuses on skincare and self care, including facial and body treatments, chemical peels, microneedling, laser treatments, eyelash and eyebrow services, and scalp care. She specializes in combining medical grade treatments and relaxation during treatments and loves finding the right customized skincare routine for patients. She believes that in-office treatments are important for creating change and monitoring skin health but wants patients to understand that their results will come from utilizing high quality products and an at home regimen.

Maddie

REGISTERED NURSE

Maddie, RN, is a nurse at Dr. Russo’s office who works with the surgical team. She attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst for her bachelor's degree in public health and then pursued her BSN at Regis College. Maddie began working with Dr. Russo and the team during summer breaks in college and then full-time after graduating from nursing school. A true team player, present during all aspects of the patient experience, she assists Dr. Russo in non-surgical consultations and treatments, initial surgical consults, pre-op appointments, intraoperative care, post-op appointments, and follow-up appointments. Maddie is usually the first face you will see when waking up from surgery in our state-of-the-art recovery room/PACU.

Lauren

REGISTERED NURSE

Lauren is a dedicated Aesthetic RN and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Endicott College. With experience ranging from the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Lauren decided to follow her passion for both aesthetic and surgical nursing by joining the Russo Cosmetic team. She is known for her kind bedside manner, artistic, thorough, and natural results with injectables. She leads the weight management program at Dr. Russo's office, where her expertise and compassionate approach have led to numerous patient success stories.

In her free time, she enjoys staying active, savoring good food, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Rachel

REGISTERED NURSE

Rachel completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and received her BSN from Northeastern University. She has been part of the Russo team for four years and even did an internship at the practice during high school. Rachel has an integral role in the surgical team and guides patients throughout their journey, whether surgical or non-surgical. She is a wealth of knowledge and is ever-present in the initial consult, pre-op counseling, circulating during surgery, and post-op care. Her patients often comment on her warm bedside manner and the support they receive from her. Rachel is also trained as a Botox injector and provider of energy-based treatments.

Sabrina

BODY CONTOURING SPECIALIST AND LICENSED MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

Sabrina King is our Body Contouring Specialist and Master Aesthetician who works closely with patients by developing custom treatment plans to help them reach their goals. She is a Licensed Medical Aesthetician with over 20+ years experience, Certified Dermatology Technician, Certified Medical Assistant, and AMI Coolsculpting trainer. Sabrina is also an instructor with Aesthetic Mentor. Her specialties include fat reduction, skin tightening, body smoothing and contouring, as well as anti-aging and prevention treatments. She truly believes that by utilizing multiple modalities and creating a comprehensive treatment plan, so she can achieve amazing results for all her patients. She takes pride in providing honest assessments and working with you to create treatment plans that will give you the best possible results.

Sheila

LASER TECHNICIAN

Sheila has over 30 years of laser experience and specializes in the "personal aspects" of the beauty industry. She has been training under the guidance of Dr Russo for over 25 years. Sheila has utilized her strengths to give her patients a detailed plan with optimal results to compliment every procedure done in our medspa and surgery center! Sheila will educate you on technologies that erase imperfections, feed and nourish skin and get the RESULTS that can be seen immediately.

Arlene

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Arlene is the patient care coordinator on the first floor. She is the helpful voice on the other end of the phone when you call our office. She makes sure all of your appointments are scheduled correctly and all of your questions are answered. She likes to spend time with her niece and nephew on the weekends. You might see Arlene on the jumbotron at a Bruins game! She is a big hockey fan. Arlene is an LPN and has been a great addition to our first floor surgical staff.

Tatianna

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Tatianna is the patient care coordinator for the second floor. She helps ensure patients have a positive experience from check-in to check-out. She is a licensed aesthetician and has a background as a makeup artist. Her artistry also extends to photography, painting, and all things creative! She will greet you with a warm smile on her face and can always help you pull up your Alle points.