Kalina, Jenny PA

Michelle Tuzzolino, MS, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant highly trained in both Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Ms. Tuzzolino graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from Rutgers College in 2005. She then received a Master of Science degree and Physician Assistant Certification from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2008.Ms. Tuzzolino served on the Board of the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants for many years and is still active with the Physician Assistant Shadowing Program at Valley Hospital sharing her enthusiasm about her career with college students looking to work in medicine.With over 10 years of experience in both outpatient and inpatient care, Ms. Tuzzolino values the opportunity to treat her patients on a whole, building long-term relationships with them and their families. She devotes considerable time to her patients providing them with high-quality care that results in patient satisfaction and trust. She shares a deep commitment to preventative medicine and promoting and improving health while collaborating with her supervising physician and other members of each patient's clinical team. She looks forward to continuing to provide excellent care to her patients and building professional relationships at Summit Health.When Ms. Tuzzolino is not caring for her patients she enjoys running and is proud to have completed the NYC Marathon in 2015. She also enjoys photography and traveling.

Solimar Colon, PA is a member of Summit Health's Internal Medicine team. Ms. Colon is trained to diagnose and treat adult patients for a variety of common and chronic medical conditions. She provides comprehensive, individualized care with a strong focus on illness and disease prevention.Growing up with a sick parent, Ms. Colon became a primary caregiver at an early age, which is what sparked her interest in the field of medicine. Experiencing illness progression as a young child opened her eyes to the importance of caregiving, health education, and patient advocacy. I believe that the more a patient truly understands about their health and chronic conditions, the better equipped they are to make choices that will lead to better health outcomes, she states. I also believe it is my duty as a health care provider to help break down any barriers to care, so my patients can create a provider-patient relationship that is founded on trust, she adds.When not in the office, Ms. Colon loves to travel and immerse herself in different cultures. She also loves down time with family, being outdoors, and the beach. She is a dog lover and especially loves catering to her mini Schnauzer, Leo!