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Tel-A-YaYa is a holistic, collaborative family medicine practice based in New Jersey, led by doctorate-prepared board-certified family nurse practitioner Susan Rufolo, DNP, APN, FNP-BC, CEN. The practice offers comprehensive telehealth/telemedicine services to patients of all ages.

In  2025 Susan will celebrate 20 years in the profession of nursing having received her associate in science in nursing in 2005 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  Susan obtained her New Jersey Registered Nurse licensure in July 2005 and in August she began her nursing career working in the emergency crisis unit as well as the emergency department of a large metropolitan hospital.  In 2007, Susan added a new career aspect by taking on the role of the lead team nurse working with mentally challenged patients. That same year, Susan expanded her nursing career and goals by entering Jacksonville University’s RN-BSN program then being offered a charge nurse position in the emergency department of another major hospital in the area. In December 2010, Susan graduated from Jacksonville University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and continued with her position as a charge nurse.  

During her nursing career, Susan has obtained and maintained certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and IV Certification as well as her national certification in emergency nursing (CEN) which she earned in March 2016.

In 2016 as well, Susan returned to school as she was accepted into Bradley University’s BSN to DNP/FNP program from which she graduated with her terminal degree in December 2020 with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. In February 2021 Susan passed her boards to become a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. From there, Susan worked in hospitals and urgent cares in and around New Jersey as well as taught nursing students, who respectfully referred to her as Dr. R, in both the classroom and in clinical instruction in nursing homes. It was her grandchildren who lovingly nicknamed her Dr. YaYa; thus her practice name was born - Tel-A-YaYa!

At Tel-A-YaYa, Susan provides quality primary care services to her patients, including special needs patients. She’s highly experienced, accessible, easygoing, and always there for her patients, making them feel understood and welcomed. The practice offers comprehensive family medicine care, including sick visits, lab services, medication management, and mental health care services. Susan is a fully licensed practitioner in New Jersey (with licensure pending in New York) who is able to treat, prescribe and develop patient care plans on an individual basis based on her patient’s needs. Her goal is to use her knowledge, skills, and experience to create a diverse, holistic, telehealth/telemedicine experience for all patients

Through Tel-A-YaYa, Susan helps patients manage chronic diseases, illnesses, minor injuries, anxiety, depression, and other common mental health concerns. She can refer patients to other specialists if necessary. Susan truly cares for her patients and spends as much time as needed so they don’t feel they are just a number. 

Susan is highly educated, highly skilled, experienced, compassionate, and empathetic. She tailors treatment plans to ensure optimal physical health and mental wellness, providing virtual care from the comfort of patients’ homes or offices.

Schedule a telehealth appointment with Tel-A-YaYa by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

Jessica Benjamin is a board certified Physician Assistant. Jessica completed her B.A. at Rutgers University, double majoring in Biological Sciences and Psychology. She went on to PA school and completed her Masters in Public Health at Lock Haven University. Prior to PA school she was an EMT for 6 years and volunteered her time at her local Fire/Ambulance company.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling and hanging out with her friends and family. She enjoys watching football and baseball and is a NY Giants and NY Yankees fan.

Jessica speaks English and Gujarati. She understands Hindi and Kutchi.

Dr. Elad Tennen is a Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician who provides expert care to patients at Orthocenter. Dr. Tennen specializes in Non-Operative Sports Medicine with experience treating Musculoskeletal injuries and systemic athletic conditions from your weekend warrior to the professional athlete.

Dr. Tennen received his undergraduate degree in Biology with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry from Ramapo College of New Jersey, graduating with Honors. Following graduation, Dr. Tennen went on to Ross University School of Medicine for his Medical Degree. After receiving his Medical Degree Dr. Tennen completed an Internal Medicine Internship at Elmhurst Hospital in affiliation with Mount Sinai Hospital.

After his Internship, Dr. Tennen completed his Residency in Family Medicine from the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerset NJ. After Residency, Dr. Tennen completed an ACGME Accredited Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown NJ. While in Fellowship, Dr. Tennen’s training involved providing sideline medical coverage for the New York Jets, Division I athletes from Seton Hall University and a private hockey league.

Dr. Tennen practices non-surgical techniques, using conservative measures to allow patients to rehabilitate from their injuries. His Primary Care background allows for treatment of Non-Orthopaedic / medical injuries in athletes ranging from concussion management/return to play, athletic fatigue, overtraining, exercised induced asthma, as well as management of athletes with other chronic medical conditions. Dr. Tennen believes in using the patient-centered approach in providing care and building a strong rapport with his patients.

Dr. Tennen is a New Jersey native who was raised nearby in Marlboro NJ. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching football and following the fitness industry. Dr. Tennen plays an active role in his community serving as the District Physician for several local school districts in Monmouth County NJ.

Alexander C. Scopellite MS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant who has been employed with the OrthoCenter since 2019. Alex received his Masters as a Physician Assistant from Seton Hall University 2019. He has always had a passion for the orthopaedic medical field which he discovered working at Bayshore Medical Center in the OR during his undergraduate and graduate education.

Alex currently functions as the managing PA-C for the practice. His primary responsibilities include assisting all the surgeons in the practice in the operating room, as well as seeing patients admitted to the hospital and in the emergency room at Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center. Alex will perform bedside fracture and dislocation reductions, application of splints, application of wound vac systems, and intra-articular joint injections/aspirations.

Alex also occasionally sees patients in the outpatient office setting; evaluating new patients, managing patients in the post-operative period, and see patients for routine repeat injections.

Benjamin J Scopellite MS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant. He received his bachelor's in Biology from Seton Hall University in 2019, and Subsequently his Masters's as a Physician Assistant from Seton Hall University in 2021.

Benjamin has always had a great interest in orthopedic surgery and since graduating as a PA in 2021 he has worked in orthopedics.

During his practice he has seen patients in the emergency and inpatient hospital setting as well as the outpatient clinic; in addition to acting as a surgical first assist in a wide variety of orthopedic procedures.

Benjamin joined Orthocenter in 2022. His primary responsibilities include assisting the surgeons in the operating room and seeing patients at both Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center. Benjamin also sees patients in the outpatient office setting.

 

 

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Dr. Elad Tennen is a Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician who provides expert care to patients at Orthocenter. Dr. Tennen specializes in Non-Operative Sports Medicine with experience treating Musculoskeletal injuries and systemic athletic conditions from your weekend warrior to the professional athlete.

Dr. Tennen received his undergraduate degree in Biology with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry from Ramapo College of New Jersey, graduating with Honors. Following graduation, Dr. Tennen went on to Ross University School of Medicine for his Medical Degree. After receiving his Medical Degree Dr. Tennen completed an Internal Medicine Internship at Elmhurst Hospital in affiliation with Mount Sinai Hospital.

After his Internship, Dr. Tennen completed his Residency in Family Medicine from the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerset NJ. After Residency, Dr. Tennen completed an ACGME Accredited Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown NJ. While in Fellowship, Dr. Tennen’s training involved providing sideline medical coverage for the New York Jets, Division I athletes from Seton Hall University and a private hockey league.

Dr. Tennen practices non-surgical techniques, using conservative measures to allow patients to rehabilitate from their injuries. His Primary Care background allows for treatment of Non-Orthopaedic / medical injuries in athletes ranging from concussion management/return to play, athletic fatigue, overtraining, exercised induced asthma, as well as management of athletes with other chronic medical conditions. Dr. Tennen believes in using the patient-centered approach in providing care and building a strong rapport with his patients.

Dr. Tennen is a New Jersey native who was raised nearby in Marlboro NJ. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching football and following the fitness industry. Dr. Tennen plays an active role in his community serving as the District Physician for several local school districts in Monmouth County NJ.

Alexander C. Scopellite MS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant who has been employed with the OrthoCenter since 2019. Alex received his Masters as a Physician Assistant from Seton Hall University 2019. He has always had a passion for the orthopaedic medical field which he discovered working at Bayshore Medical Center in the OR during his undergraduate and graduate education.

Alex currently functions as the managing PA-C for the practice. His primary responsibilities include assisting all the surgeons in the practice in the operating room, as well as seeing patients admitted to the hospital and in the emergency room at Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center. Alex will perform bedside fracture and dislocation reductions, application of splints, application of wound vac systems, and intra-articular joint injections/aspirations.

Alex also occasionally sees patients in the outpatient office setting; evaluating new patients, managing patients in the post-operative period, and see patients for routine repeat injections.

Benjamin J Scopellite MS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant. He received his bachelor's in Biology from Seton Hall University in 2019, and Subsequently his Masters's as a Physician Assistant from Seton Hall University in 2021.

Benjamin has always had a great interest in orthopedic surgery and since graduating as a PA in 2021 he has worked in orthopedics.

During his practice he has seen patients in the emergency and inpatient hospital setting as well as the outpatient clinic; in addition to acting as a surgical first assist in a wide variety of orthopedic procedures.

Benjamin joined Orthocenter in 2022. His primary responsibilities include assisting the surgeons in the operating room and seeing patients at both Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center. Benjamin also sees patients in the outpatient office setting.

 

 

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am to deliver high quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in medicine. I am especially interested in the entire family care from infant to geriatric and offer several years of experience in the study, treatment and prevention of the health issues of any age. I earned my MD at Ross University School of Medicine and completed my residency at JFK Family Practice in Family Medicine.

Joseph Onorato, MD, FAAD, has over 25 years of experience practicing dermatology and is board-certified. In 1995, Dr. Onorato founded All Island Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, which now serves Glen Cove and Garden City, New York.

He acts as the practice’s medical director, encouraging his team to provide the best skin care services in the area. He focuses on general dermatology and dermatologic surgery including laser treatments, chemical peels, and injectable fillers.

Dr. Onorato completed his undergraduate studies at Adelphi University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

He then graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Downstate Medical Center) with Distinction in Research and Cum Laude honors.

He completed his internship at the University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital in Internal Medicine, and then moved on to complete his dermatology residency, as Chief Resident, at Downstate Medical Center.

Dr. Onorato is committed to using the latest dermatology techniques, and remains active in the field. He’s a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and a fellow of the Nassau County Medical Society.

Dr. Onorato furthers his involvement in the medical community by presenting at conferences, both nationally and internationally, and he’s been published in several dermatology journals.

He is currently a clinical professor for Yale and Columbia University’s nurse practitioner programs.

Henry Ibitokun is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience delivering exceptional patient care. With a solid background and experience in urgent care medicine and mental health services, he brings a unique and holistic approach to healthcare. His extensive experience has honed his clinical skills and deepened his understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of wellness. He has spent years working in various settings, where his rapid decision-making and precise diagnostic abilities have made him a trusted choice for patients needing immediate attention. You can rely on his expertise to provide prompt and effective care, whether it's a sudden illness, injury, or any acute health and mental health concern. Henry is a passionate advocate for mental health. He understands the profound impact of mental well-being on overall health and is dedicated to helping patients navigate their emotional challenges. His empathetic approach creates a safe and non-judgmental space

As a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner, I am committed to providing holistic healthcare that addresses both the physical and mental well-being of my patients. With a background in primary care and specialized training in mental health, I strive to offer comprehensive and integrated care that promotes overall health and quality of life. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative and empathetic relationship with my patients. I believe in active listening and open communication to truly understand each individual's unique needs and concerns. By combining my primary care and mental health knowledge, I am dedicated to offering personalized treatment plans that address both the physical and emotional aspects of health. Beyond direct patient care, I am a strong advocate for mental health awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Please feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment or discuss any healthcare concerns.

Dr. Darren Chin of Ohana Medical Spa is a board-certified family medicine doctor and an aesthetics specialist based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, where he’s served patients since 1999.

In 2006, Dr. Chin opened Ohana Medical Spa and has remained its owner and medical director ever since. He’s personally involved in all of the top quality non-surgical services that aim to refresh your appearance and restore your youthful glow.

Dr. Chin’s number one priority has always been to provide the highest standard of individualized medical and aesthetic care. For well over a decade, Dr. Chin and his compassionate medical team have made their patients happy in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Some of the treatments available include BOTOX® and other effective cosmetic fillers that work to restore volume and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. The spa also offers Coolsculpting procedures for fat-reduction and body contouring, skin resurfacing, laser hair and tattoo removal, skin and vaginal rejuvenation, and reflexology.

Dr. Chin offers complimentary consultations for his patients and recommends a customized treatment plan designed specially to suit your needs. During the consultation, Dr. Chin spends time getting to know you and your goals and explains the various treatments for you to better understand and decide what could work best for you.

The spa emits a soothing atmosphere for patients to relax in a tranquil oasis and receive clinical-grade aesthetic treatments that utilize advanced, state-of-the-art technology.

New patients are welcome at the Ohana Medical Spa. Call or schedule your complimentary consultation online to visit Dr. Chin and indulge in the finest, luxurious treatments for body, skin care, and facial rejuvenation.