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Lori Attanasio, PA-C is a member of the Summit Health Cardiology team. Ms. Attanasio is trained and experienced in all aspects of cardiology, including cardiovascular wellness checks, hypertension, hyperlipidemia management, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia prevention, cardiovascular disease prevention, and decreasing risk factors.Ms. Attanasio has always had a passion for health care and a desire to help people feel better. She most enjoys making patients smile, getting to know them, and helping them feel comfortable enough to express their concerns. To me, the human heart is fascinating and helping patients maintain a healthy one is a very rewarding experience, she says.Prior to joining Summit Health, she practiced as a physician assistant on the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at Morristown Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.Ms. Attanasio is BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certified. She is a member of the American Academy of PAs and the New Jersey State Society of PAs.In her spare time, Ms. Attanasio enjoys spending time with her husband, learning new recipes, dining out, traveling, decorating, and exploring new country music.

Nkechi Mbadugha, PA is a member of Summit Health's Urgent Care Center team, providing high-quality care to patients in the urgent care setting. She encourages strong patient-provider communication, and makes every effort to connect with her patients to ensure the best level of care.Ms. Mbadugha is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, and the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants.When not caring for patients, Ms. Mbadugha spends much of her time reading. She enjoys seeking out all that local libraries have to offer and especially loves diving into British literature, gothic literature, and science fiction. She also collects comic books and graphic novels. Ms. Mbadugha is an avid fan of all types of music.

Joseph Nachef, PA-C is a member of Summit Healths Urgent Care team. Mr. Nachef joined Summit Health based on their strong patient-first commitment. The mantra of patient centered medicine is how I was trained. Finding a group that practiced in that same manner was important to me. Every patient deserves focused attention on their needs and concerns, says Mr. Nachef.Before joining Summit Health, Mr. Nachef worked in a primary care setting in Essex County caring for a variety of patients with both chronic and acute conditions. In addition to his PA degree in medicine, he holds another advanced degree in molecular biology and uses his diverse training to help promote the health goals of his patients. This diversified background inspires him to research the most practical options for each individual and to think outside of the box when considering solutions and potential treatments. Mr. Nachef is also motivated to spend time educating his patients during visits to empower them to make the best possible medical decisions.He is also a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants.When hes not practicing, Mr. Nachef enjoys promoting the PA profession and the sciences by teaching at local universities and mentoring future PAs. He enjoys cooking, cycling, working out, traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending quality time with his family.