Physicians Assistants

Marc McCabe, RPA-C

Marc has been Dr. Caruana’s primary surgical assistant with gastric bypass from the start. He has been working with Dr. Caruana since graduation from D’Youville College in 1999 and helped develop the Synergy Bariatric Surgery Program. Marc is President and founder of Bariatric Fusion, Inc. Bariatric Fusion, makers of specially-formulated bariatric surgery vitamins and supplements, was developed to fulfill the need for superior products for our patients. Marc is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is an Associate Member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

Audrey Smith, RPA-C

Audrey graduated Summa Cum Laude from D'Youville College in 1999 with a B.S. in Physician Assisting. She has been actively practicing as a PA since that time and has worked in Internal Medicine with special interest in Women's Health and Pain Management. Audrey has worked with Dr. Joseph Caruana since January 2004 and also works part time in a local Internal Medicine practice. Audrey has precepted several PA and Medical students and is a PA mentor. She lectures for the D'Youville College PA Program and was nominated for Outstanding Physician Assistant in 2004 by her peers. Audrey’s broad professional experiences and exceptional patient skills make a great contribution to the Synergy Bariatrics. Her role is key in post-surgical patient follow-up and lifestyle coaching. Audrey maintains her National Certification with the NCCPA in both Medicine and Surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Obesity Action Coalition, New York State Society of PAs, Virginia Academy of Pas, and an associate member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Audrey is currently the President of the Western New York Physician Assistant Association as well.

Nicole Rossney, RPA-C

Nicole is Dr. Pham’s first assistant in the operating room and is a vital part of our clinical team in the office. Nicole earned her BS/MS degree in Physician Assistant Studies from D’Youville College after graduating Summa cum Laude in 2007. Since graduating Nicole has been employed in the surgical field. Prior to joining Synergy in January 2010, she was employed in general surgery for 2 years. Nicole was voted PA student of the year by her peers in 2007 and actively precepts PA students. She is an Associate Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.