The SURGXL Medical Team
In addition to the hospitals’ medical staff, Dr. Bell-Thomson employs a nurse practitioner and physician assistant to complete the SURGXL medical team.
Our team prides itself on providing personal and attentive care in a professional environment, and treats each patient’s concerns in a supportive and confidential manner. We make certain that your primary care physician and the referring specialist obtain a complete record of our intervention to ensure the continuity of your care is safeguarded and maintained within the confines of our HIPAA policy and procedure.
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Nicole R. Smith, RN, ANP, RNFA
Nicole has been a part of the SURGXL team for eight years. She is registered by the New York State Educational Department as both a Professional Nurse and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has also earned her Registered Nurse First Assist certification, expanding her role to include assisting Dr. Bell-Thomson in the Operating Room.
After graduating with a B.A. in Health and Human Services from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Ms. Smith obtained a B.S. in Nursing and an M.S. as a Family Nurse Practitioner from D’Youville College in Buffalo. She completed her post-graduate training in the Telemetry Unit and Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Erie County Medical Center.
Currently, Ms. Smith joins Dr. Bell-Thomson and SURGXL at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, while maintaining privileges at ECMC.
Ms. Smith’s professional memberships include:
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Nurse Practitioner Association
- Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Nu Chapter
- District 1 NYSNA
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing National Honor Society
- Golden Key National Honor Society
Sharon Wittman-Klein, RN, RPA-C
Sharon joined the SURGXL team in August 2009. Prior to gaining her degree as a physician assistant, Sharon worked as a Registered Nurse for twelve years. Her initiation into the profession of physician assistant began eleven years ago into an active cardiothoracic practice.
Ms. Klein obtained her nursing degree from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing and B.S. as a Physician Assistant from D’Youville College.
Currently, Ms. Klein joins Dr. Bell-Thomson and SURGXL at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, while maintaining privileges at ECMC.
Ms. Klein’s professional memberships include:
- Who’s Who Among American College Students
- Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistant
- Member of the Western NY Physician Assistant Association
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