Experienced Professionals
Our practice is led by Dr. Philip Rizzuto, a board-certified specialist in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. We take pride in our patient care and providing the most advanced oculo-facial plastic surgery and facial treatments. Our dedicated team is ready to go above and beyond to help you stay looking young and feeling confident.
Team Members
Michele Daigle-Monterio
Office Manager / Esthetician
Michele has over 25 years experience in the Ophthalmology field as well as 20 years working with Dr. Rizzuto. Michele oversees all operations in the office, while also managing the billing, getting preauthorizations for surgery, and assists Dr. Rizzuto in the operating room. Michele is the glue that keeps this team together, being amazingly friendly and smart, always happy and able to solve any problem posed.
Nidia Lopez
Office Coordinator / Medical Assistant
Nidia, a native of the Dominican Republic, immigrated to the States when she was five and loves being an American. She has been working in Patient care for over 15 years and has been working with Dr. Rizzuto for over 10 years. Nidia runs the clinical side of the office as she helps patients get checked into rooms , runs the scheduling for the office and orchestrates insurances. Nidia is the light in our office that is always smiling and happy to answer questions from patients or lend a helping hand.
Emma Sammartino
Executive Clinical Assistant
Emma, a recent graduate of The University of South Carolina, is the outgoing and resourceful medical assistant at Dr. Rizzuto’s side during patient appointments and surgeries. Emma’s energetic personality and friendly spirit helps her guide patients throughout their surgical experience. An aspiring Physician Assistant, Emma is passionate about medicine and excellent at answering clinical questions.
Mary Kate Rizzuto
Patient Liaison
Mary Kate, our patient care liaison, is the traffic expert in the office, making sure that patient comfort and flow is perfect. She escorts people to their exam rooms, and does anything and everything to help get problems taken care of.
Hope Robertson
Executive Clinical Assistant
Hope, a recent graduate Middlebury College with a degree in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, is the fun and resourceful medical assistant at Dr. Rizzuto’s side during patient appointments and surgeries. Hope's compassionate personality and friendly spirit helps her guide patients throughout their surgical experience. An aspiring Physician Assistant, Hope is passionate about medicine and excellent at answering clinical questions.
Julie Bourgault
Administrative Associate
Julie, a recent graduate from the University of Rhode Island, is the bubbly and organized Administrative Associate. Julie is the jack of all trades in the office. She will be assisting with booking and billing, as well as assisting Dr. Rizzuto in patient interaction. Julie will have you leaving our office with a smile on your face!