Locations: Linden | Secaucus | Springfield | West Orange Pay Your Bill Online Medical Records Request Form Patient Portal 908-925-CARE (2273) Home Primary Care Urgent Care Occupational Care Our Services Our Providers Our Locations DENISE RIZZOLO, PA-C Meet Denise Rizzolo Q&A with Denise Rizzolo Q: Tell us about your background as a physician assistant. A: I received a Bachelors in Science and my Masters in Science – Physician Assistant Studies from Rutgers University. I finished my PhD at Seton Hall University- in Health Science with a specialization in Leadership Theory. I have a certificate in Autism and Developmental Disabilities from the University of Texas Permian Basin and I’m ADOS 2 trained. Q: Why did you choose to become a physician assistant? A: After shadowing a PA my senior year in college, I knew becoming a PA was the best fit for me. Q: Why did you choose to practice in an open access primary care practice? A: Primary care not only allows me to treat the patients we serve, but my patients become almost like my second family. I have treated parents, their children and now even their grandchildren. Family practice allows you to develop long lasting relationships with the patients you treat. Q: What unique skills do you possess? A: I am certified and comfortable treating adults and children with developmental disabilities. Q: Describe your day to day activities, priorities and tasks. What do you like best? A: Patient care is the best part of the day. Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of? A: I am a thesis advisor for many students across the country. I am proud that I am able to mentor students that are interested in medicine or are completing their PhDs. Q: What are the key challenges of this field of medicine? How is it changing? A: Of course the paperwork of medicine is always a challenge. EMR has truly streamlined this process. Q: If you couldn’t be a physician assistant, what would you be doing? A: Working with children that have autism spectrum disorder. Q: What makes working at Care Station special? A: Care Station is like my extended family. I have been with the group since 2000 and I hope to stay with them for many more years. Q: Why should patients choose Care Station for their primary care? A: Care Station puts their patients first. The focus is treating the patient as a whole. We hear their concerns and help them find solutions. Q: Tell us a little something about yourself. A: I have two wonderful boys and a loving husband. I’m an Associate Professor at Kean University and an Assessment Specialist for the Physician Assistant Education Association. I love research and I publish journal articles frequently. Q: How do you like to spend your free time? A: Spending time with my kids, working out and going to the beach. Immunizations Media Health Links Occupational Care About Us Travel Immunizations The Care Station Difference Primary Care Urgent Care Insurance Information Immigration Medical Exams Flu Vaccine Locations Our Services Our Providers Blog Sign Up for Medical News & Alerts Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy