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Melissa Strege, PA
Melissa Strege
Melissa Strege
86731
Melissa Strege is a Physician Assistant in our Pre-Anesthesia Testing department in Annapolis. Melissa provides preoperative history and physical examinations for surgical and anesthesia clearance. This role ensures patient safety is a top priority when undergoing anesthesia for surgery. Melissa reviews labs, testing and EKG reports and explains the results to patients in a way they can understand. She provides patients with needed resources and referrals to optimize care. Melissa communicates with the patients care team including primary care providers, surgeons and specialists. Melissa enjoys helping ease patients concerns about surgery. Melissa created a tip sheet and video for patients to calm anxiety around surgical procedures. Many patients leave the PAT appointment feeling more prepared for surgery and understand the next steps they can take for a better recovery. Melissa has been with Luminis Health since 2008 bringing a wealth of knowledge to our PAT department having practiced as a Hospitalist in her previous roles at Luminis Health. She continues to work closely with interdisciplinary teams including anesthesiologists, physicians, and advanced practice providers.
Post Graduate - Saint Francis University, Other - Anne Arundel Community College
English
Anesthesia
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Lindsay Hessler, MD
Lindsay Hessler
Lindsay Hessler
86268546
Dr. Hessler attended medical school at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Maryland in 2019. She went on to complete a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Foregut and Bariatric Surgery at the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2020. After several years of private practice at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Dr. Hessler joined the Acute Care Surgery team in 2025. She is board-certified in general surgery and an active participant in student and resident education.
American Board of Surgery | Surgery (General Surgery)
Residency - University of Maryland Medical Center, Fellowship - University of Wisconsin, Medical School - Jefferson Medical College
English
Acute Care Surgery
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Debra Piccirillo, SLP
Debra Piccirillo
Debra Piccirillo
88181
Debra Piccirillo, SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of clinical and management experience. With both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Clarion University in Pennsylvania, and certification and training in PROMPT therapy from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, she specializes in working with concussion and traumatic brain injury patients of all ages. Some of Debra’s accomplishments include: Having works published in “Epilepsy Research” in 1993; receiving the President’s Award for Excellence from the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 1998; and presenting at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association’s National Convention in 2016. Working hard to build patient-family partnerships, educate patients and collaborate with physicians and other medical professionals, she’s a steadfast advocate for ensuring comprehensive and qualitative care for her patients. Debra also serves as: Adjunct professor to graduate students at Towson University Clinical supervisor to SLP graduate students Mentor and volunteer in the community for a local private school and numerous organizations including co-facilitator of an aphasia support group In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, antiquing, gardening and cooking.
Graduate - Clarion University Of Pennsylvania
English
Speech Language Pathology
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Jocelyne Loran, RD
Jocelyne Loran
Jocelyne Loran
58800201
Jocelyne Loran, RD, LDN, CDCES is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Originally born and raised in the area, Jocelyne earned her bachelor’s from the University of Maryland, College Park. After graduation, she went on to complete a dietetic internship program with Sodexo. Jocelyne has experience as both an inpatient clinical dietitian in an acute care setting and an outpatient dietitian and diabetes educator counseling patients in the following areas: gestational diabetes, diabetes self-management, prediabetes, bariatric nutrition, diabetes nutrition, and weight management. Jocelyne enjoys traveling and making memories with her beloved husband and son.
Commission on Dietetic Registration | Dietetics, Registered
Undergraduate - University of Maryland
English
Registered Dietitian
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Jonelle Samuel, MD
Jonelle Samuel
Jonelle Samuel
80896
Jonelle K. Samuel, MD is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with a special interest in minimally invasive gynecology, uterine fibroids, contraception, adolescent gynecology and wellness. Dr. Samuel grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland and, as such, is excited to return home and serve the women of this region. She received her medical degree from Howard University in Washington, DC in 2012 and completed her residency training at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Pennsylvania in 2016. Dr. Samuel is a member of several professional societies such as the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists, the International Academy of Pelvic Surgery, American Medical Association and National Medical Association. She has a passion for caring for women throughout their reproductive lifespan and empowering women to take control of their physical, emotional and spiritual health. Currently, she serves as the Division Chief of Gynecologic Surgery at Luminis Health – Doctors Community Hospital, where she is one of the first pioneers to incorporate and perform the Acessa procedure, a uterine-sparing procedure used to treat uterine fibroids. Dr. Samuel is also an Assistant Faculty for the Ob-Gyn Residency program at Anne Arundel Medical Center, in addition to providing prenatal care and performing deliveries. In her free time, she loves to travel, dance, hike, spend time with her family and engage in community service events that educate, uplift and serve the community.
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology | Obstetrics & Gynecology
Residency - Crozer-Chester Medical Center GME, Medical School - Howard University College of Medicine
English
Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ob-Gyn
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