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BEVERLY | DANVERS | GLOUCESTER
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Physician Assistants in orthopedics perform history and physicals, order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications and therapy. In addition to first assisting at surgery, procedures provided by PAs include wound closures and debridements, injection of joints and fracture management. In the hospital, PAs conduct post-op rounds, write orders, and perform admission and discharge work. They all have broad medical training at accredited programs and work with all of our sub-specialty orthopedic surgeons both in the clinic and the hospital setting.
Our Physician Assistants have been specifically chosen due to their outstanding performance within their training programs and professional positions. We must underscore that we only offer positions to join our team to physician assistants that have performed within the top echelon of their training programs and professional positions. Each works closely with our physicians in a supportive role both in the clinic and hospital environment to provide the very best care within a team-oriented environment.
Chad Roggero, MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Joined Coastal Orthopedics in 2022
Education:
Undergraduate: B.S. in Biology, Providence College
Graduate: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Tufts University
Memberships:
Certified by and member of the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants)
Chad is joining us with 3+ years of experience as a PA. He has been interested in orthopedics since early in his medical education. Following graduation from the Tufts PA Program in Boston, Chad quickly started working at Cambridge Health Alliance where he has spent the past few years providing general orthopedic care with a focus in sports medicine. He considers himself a lifelong learner and prides himself at providing patients exceptional care.
Chad is a New England native, but has recently relocated to the North Shore to join our growing practice. Outside of work, Chad is an avid fan of Boston sports, live music and stand-up comedy.
Elizabeth Cassidy, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Joined Coastal Orthopedics in 2022
Education:
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Merrimack College
Graduate: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS, Boston)
Memberships:
Certified by and member of the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants)
Liz is joining Coastal Orthopedic Associates with over 10 years of experience as a Physician Assistant. Her desire to work in the medical field began in high school after she injured her knee playing field hockey. She began her career as an athletic trainer as she was passionate about working with injured athletes. Yearning for a more extensive role in patient care, she pursued a career as a PA.
After obtaining her Master’s Degree in PA studies, she began working at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In this role, she worked with patients undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, as well as complex hand and facial transplant recipients. Her passion for working in a surgical specialty grew during her time at BWH. She later joined the orthopedic team at Cambridge Health Alliance where she worked closely with a hand and upper extremity surgeon.
As a Beverly native, Liz is excited to be joining a practice with deep roots in her community. Seven years of working in a busy hand surgery practice in Boston has given her a foundation of knowledge and experience that will help her provide comprehensive care to our patients.
She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two very active young children. She also enjoys skiing, attending shows at the North Shore Music Theater, a good spa day and vacationing in Naples, FL.
Tamara Decker, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Joined Coastal Orthopedics in 2023
Education:
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Biology, Saint Anselm College
Graduate: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Tamara is joining Coastal Orthopedic Associates with over 10 years of experience as a Physician Assistant. She started her career as a PA working in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center. In this role, she gained experience working with patients with hand and upper extremity injuries as well as complex wound and burn injuries.
She later joined the Orthopedic Department at Cambridge Health Alliance where she worked closely with the Chief of Orthopedics for 8 years. She provided general orthopedic care and specialized primarily in total joint replacements. During her time at CHA she served as the Chief PA for 3 years. She also worked as a consultant for MCPHS, teaching PA students proper surgical scrub techniques in the OR.
Tamara is a native to Danvers and currently lives in Beverly with her husband, 2 young daughters and red fox lab. She is very excited to be working closer to home and joining our growing practice. Outside of work she enjoys baking, swimming and skiing. She also loves traveling with her family and visiting Cape Cod in the summer.
At Coastal Orthopedics, you can schedule an orthopedic appointment by phone at 978-927-3040,
submit our online form, or walk in to one of our three locations in Danvers, Gloucester or Beverly, MA.