Physicians Assistant

Elena Macias, PA-C joined the Cardiovascular Care group in April 2023. Ms. Macias is a certified Physician Assistant with additional certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Infection Control Training.

Ms. Macias is responsible for taking patient histories, assisting in physical exams, developing treatment plans, managing patient prescriptions, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies, assisting in various office-based procedures, and assisting in surgeries.

Emily Simmons, APN-C, CWOCN joined the Cardiovascular Care group in 2014. Ms. Simmons is a certified Nurse Practitioner and licensed RN with an additional certification in wound care. Her primary role is focused on treating patients and coordinating vascular care at the Morristown Medical Center Health Pavilion in Rockaway.

She works in collaboration with our vascular physicians and is responsible for the assessment and development of treatment plans for new and existing patients pertaining to Arterial, Venous, Carotid, Aneurysm and Dialysis Access issues. Ms. Simmons provides the essential monitoring and continuity of care between physician and patients and assists with various medical procedures and interventions.

Kimberly Sweet, PA-C is a certified Physician’s Assistant who joined The Cardiovascular Care Group in 2013. Kim has focused on surgical subspecialties during her career attaining recognition for Trauma and Orthopedic Surgical practice.

Roger L. Stein, MS, PA-C is a board certified Physician’s Assistant who joined The Cardiovascular Care Group in 2011. He was previously an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic at the University Hospital in Newark, as well as an air crew member on the New Jersey State Police MedEVAC Helicopter.

Cindy A. Bowman, MS, PA-C is a board certified physician assistant who joined The Cardiovascular Care Group in 2012. She has experience in internal medicine and orthopedics as well as being trained in vascular disease.

Deirdre McGagh, PA-C is a certified Physician’s Assistant who joined The Cardiovascular Care Group in 2006. She has been involved with Vascular Surgery for over 17 years and her clinical acumen is well recognized. She holds a leadership role within Vascular Physician Assistant associations and her clinical research experience makes her a wonderful asset to the practice.