Meet Our Wonderful Multi-Ethnic Team…

Our diverse multicultural staff, reflective of the rich diversity that characterizes New York, is comprised of many individuals who have been an integral part of The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for a decade or more. Our dedicated professionals are attuned to our patients’ well-being and cultural needs, and go the extra mile to assure a positive frame of mind in conjunction with healing the body. Most importantly, they understand the importance of a kind word, a gentle touch and the healing power of a smile.

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David Roll, LNHA Administrator

Sharon Patterson Assistant Administrator

Tatiana Poulard, RN Director of Nursing

Joan Holder, RN, BSN ADON/Infection Control Nurse

Andrea Downer-Barlow, RN, BSN Assistant Director of Nursing / Risk Management

Cleo Bailey, RN, BSN, IPC, CNE Assistant Director of Nursing / Wound Care Nurse

Audrena Mitchell Director of Admissions

Irene Carr Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Vipra Shah, MBA Director of Human Resources

Griffin Chumas, M.S CCC-SLP Director of Rehabilitation

Melissa Peterkin Director of Concierge Services

Shifra Cohen Hospital Liaison

Bernadette Ulysse-Cantave, RN, BS, BSN, MPA, MPH, RAC-CT MDS Coordinator

Tatyana Polyak, LMSW Director of Social Services 

Patricia Johnson, RDN, CDN Lead Dietitian

Berry Wright Director of Environmental Services

Kharol Michelle Esmeralda Assistant Director of Occupational Therapy

Emanuel Rink Head of Security

Saimamba Veeramachaneni, MD, FACC, FACP Physician

Dr. Ahmar Butt Physician