Ravneet Bajwa, MD

Shelby Kerns is board-certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She completed her PA training at Bryant University in Rhode Island. Shelby joined the Praxair Cancer Center in September of 2023. She provides comprehensive care to each patient throughout their surgical course. In her free time, Shelby enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Susana Vargas-Pinto is an endocrine surgeon who believes that excellent care starts with building strong relationships with patients and understanding their personal needs. Dr. Vargas-Pinto serves as the co-director of the Endocrine Neoplasia Program and provides surgical care to adults and adolescents with diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. She has a particular interest in the management of thyroid cancer and hypercalcemia related to parathyroid gland tumors. Dr. Vargas-Pinto provides care in a convenient and welcoming environment offering in-person and virtual visits for her patients. Dr. Vargas-Pinto is originally from Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching independent films and outdoor activities.

Alexandra Hirt is board-certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) with a special interest in GI Oncology. She worked in cardiovascular research before completing her Master's in Public Health/Physician Assistant dual degree program in Philadelphia. She started her career in NYC in 2021 and is excited to continue helping patients who need surgical oncology services in her home state of Connecticut. She hopes to utilize her MPH degree to help identify and overcome barriers in care for her patients in a surgical setting.