Our Team
Together with a coordinated burn care team, we offer the best burn care available today. From adults to children to burn victims with severe burns to people who need outpatient care for minor burns, the Kessler Burn Center accepts and treats all patients with the same high level of care.
Meet Our Specialists
Physicians
- Derek Bell MD, Director - Kessler Burn Center and Urgent Burn Clinic
- Nicole Stassen MD, FACS, FCCM, Director - Kessler Family Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Advanced Practice Providers
- Nicole Fochesato, NP
- Cassandra Nuzzarello, PA-C
Burn Center Program Manager
Adult Burn Care Coordinator
- Scott Gee, RN, BSN - Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Intensive Care Unit Care Coordinator
- Grace Hillman, BSW, RN, BSN
- Wendy Schramm, RN, BSN
Pediatric Burn Care Coordinator
Nutritionists
- RoseMarie Szymkowiak, RD, CNSC - Intensive Care Unit
- Christine Samoriski, RD, CNSC - Adult Burn Unit
- April Harding, RD - Pediatric Burn Unit
Rehabilitation Staff
- Jordyn Rice, Occupational Therapy
- Mary Beth Kushner, Occupational Therapy
- Julie A. Kunisch, OTR/L, OTD, Pediatric Therapist
- Danielle Kassan, Physical Therapy
- Matthew Williams, PT, DPT
Social Workers
- Danielle Dominic, Adult Social Work
- Lori Snyder, LMSW, Pediatric Social Work
Support Staff
- Shannon O'Leary, Data Analyst
- Stephanie Vargason, Physician Support Specialist
- Taylor Hannafon, Physician Support Specialist