Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Elizabeth (Liz) Avery, FNP
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) Critical Care Registered Nurse(CCRN)
Education: Masters Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Simmons University 2022
Relevant Work Experience:
- Beth Israel Deaconess Critical Care Nurse II 2019-2022
- Cross-Country Travel Corp. RN – 2017-2020
- St. Francis Hospital Float RN 2016-2017
Years with PVCA: November 2022
Care Team MD: Anthony Osterman Pla
Alise Bartolucci, NP-C
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA
Relevant Work Experience:
- Springfield Anesthesia Services, Family Nurse Practitioner (2014-2015)
- Baystate Health System, Registered Nurse III, Daly PACU (2010-2014)
- Baystate Health System, Registered Nurse III, Surgical Intermediate Care (2004-2010)
With PVCA Since 2015
Care Team MDs: James Buffum
John Michael Cycz, NP-BC
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Education: Graduate School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
Relevant Work Experience:
- Baystate Medical Center, Registered Nurse (2008-2014)
- Barnes Air National Guard Base, Registered Nurse/Medical Technician (2001-2017)
With PVCA Since 2014
Care Team MDs: John Joelson and Kevin Morine
Ashley Graveline, MSN, FNP-BC
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease/Electrophysiology
Certification: Basic Life Support(BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support's ACLS) Cardiac Device Specialist
Education: Master of Science , American International College Family Nurse Practitioner
Relevant work experience:
- RN EP/Device Clinic Pioneer Valley Cardiology Associates 2017-2023
- Baystate Medical Center EP Lab RN 2013 to 2017
Years with PVCA 2017
Care Team MDs: John Marenco, Sudhir Reddy, and Chris Russo
Lynn Larochelle, PA-C
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Education: Physician Assistant Program, Springfield College
Relevant Work Experience:
- St. Francis Hospital Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, Heart Failure Service, Physician Assistant (2011-2014)
- Baystate Medical Center, Physician Assistant (2011)
- Pioneer Valley Cardiology, Physician Assistant (2002-2011)
With PVCA Since 2014, 2002-2011
Lead APP – Diagnostic Testing Center
Susan Y. Lattanzi, ACNP-BC
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Education: Masters of Science, ACNP-BC, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
Relevant Work Experience:
- BMP Northampton Cardiology, Nurse Practitioner (2008-2012)
- Baystate Medical Center, Electrophysiology Lab, Registered Nurse (1998-2008)
- Baystate Medical Center, Cardiac Care Unit/Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse (1995-1998)
With PVCA Since 2012
Care Team MD: John Marenco
Joel Leconte, FNP
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Education: Master of Science in Nursing, American International College, 2023
Relevant Work Experience:
- Holyoke Medical Group, Family Nurse Practitioner, (2023-2024)
- Holyoke Medical Group, Behavioral Health Nurse, (2019-2023)
- Holyoke Medical Group, Emergency Room Nurse, (2019-2021)
With PVCA Since 2024
Care Team MD: Dr. Sujata Holman
Lisa Maheu, MS, PA-C
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Education: Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Relevant Work Experience:
- Hampden County Cardiovascular Associates, Physician Assistant (2006-2014)
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Registered Nurse (2002-2006)
- Baystate Medical Center, Registered Nurse (1989-2002)
With PVCA Since 2014
Care Team MD: Sudhir Reddy
Elizabeth (Beth) Peloquin, FNP-BC
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Education: Master of Science American International College Family Nurse Practitioner
Relevant Work Experience:
- Hilltown Community Health Center Huntington MA, a Federally Qualified Health Center 2020 2023
- Baystate Health Systems RN, Surgical/ Intermediate Care/LDRP – 2007-20-20
Years with PVCA: 2023
Care Team MDs: Jay Markham
Lauren Soriano, FNP
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
Certifications: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Education: Master of Science in Nursing, American International College, Springfield, MA 2024
Relevant Work Experience:
- Baystate Medical Center, Surgical Center, Clinical RN II (2019-2024)
- Baystate Medical Center, Emergency Department, Clinical RN II (2014-2019)
- Wingate Post-Acute Rehab Facility, Registered Nurse (2013-2015)
Years with PVCA: 2024
Care Team MDs: Dr. Mashrafi Ahmed