With the health care industry, rapidly changing due to external unstoppable forces such as health management organizations (HMO’s), governmental regulations, and large medical groups we still feel it is important to carry on our simple mission, which has been in place for 25 years, to provide the best quality care to our patients. Our center encourages a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled in order to achieve our service commitment to our patients.
 
The Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center of Westchester is a place where the genuine care and comfort of our patients is our highest mission. We pledge to provide the finest personal service and facilities for our patients who will always enjoy a warm, relaxed, yet refined ambiance in our brand new state-of-the-art center.

Below are some of the key staff members that are here to make your experience with us a memorable one. If you ever have a concern, complaint, complement or suggestion, please feel free to inform your physician or myself by calling (914) 683-1555.  We sincerely hope that your relationship with us will be beneficial and that you will look forward to a long and happy relationship with The Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center of Westchester.

Sincerely

Richard Rosemarin
Chief Operating Officer



Richard Rosemarin
Chief Operating Officer
 
Richard has been working at the Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center for almost twelve years, in his current position Richard is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the center as well as the centers external operations such as our new state-of-the-art endoscopy suite. This includes overseeing the appointment scheduling, billing, and patient flow for all outpatient activities; managing human resources, facilities, financial, implementing and maintaining the centers Electronic Medical Records system and other technological functions for the center.

He is currently a member of both the American Gastroenterology Association and Medical Group Management Association. He obtained his Bachelors of Arts in Information Technology Management as well as Strategic Global Management at Babson College in Massachusetts.

e-mail Richard Rosemarin

Joanne Chiocchi
Administrator

Joanne joined the Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center and New York Endoscopy in January, 2010, as the administrator of both centers. Joanne has had many years of experience as a practice administrator for both free-standing and hospital based medical practices. Her expertise in new center development, multi-site operations management as well as her clinical background will be a welcomed addition to both facilities.  Please feel free to contact her with any concerns, suggestions or compliments at the e-mail address below.

e-mail Joanne Chiocchi


Chris Riesch
Billing Manager
Privacy Officer

Chris has been with Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center since 1996 and heads up the billing and accounts receivable departments as well as working close with the Administrator of the DDNCW in the reception and nursing departments. Prior to joining DDNCW she worked in numerous medical settings, and she brings a wealth of billing experience and knowledge. Over the years she has cultivated excellent working relationships with the provider representatives at the major local insurance plans. Chris is also our privacy manager.

e-mail Chris Riesch 

Dena Naporkowski
Assistant Administrator
Insurance Benefit Coordinator

Dena has been with Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center since 2001 and is responsible for obtaining health benefit information for patients covered by insurance companies. Dena is also responsible for all the scheduling of all procedures and works closely with the billing manager in our accounts receivable department. Dena's other responsibilities include supervision of the practices reception staff as well as managing human resources and inventory.

e-mail Dena Naporkowki

Reception
Betty Derubeis
Erica Farquharson
Milagros Garcia (Bi-Lingual)
Cynthia Trivino (Bi-Lingual)
Danielle Szabo


Billing Department
Dena Naporkowski
Dana Panella
Chris Riesch

Nursing Department
Alyssa DiBenedetto
Jennifer Garcia
Denise Granados (Bi-Lingual)
Diane Pastore
Ydania Serrano

New York Endoscopy Staff:

Administrative Stafff:
      Erica Farquharson
      Cynthia Trivino (Bi-Lingual)
Recovery:
      Grace Abidagham, R.N.
      Arturo Reyes
Endoscopy Room Staff:
      Barbara Bridle
      Farrah Emilien
      Marilou Luchiano, R.N.
      Francisco Travieso