The Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

As a patient of OSM you may be scheduled to meet with one of our four certified physician assistants. A physician assistant works in partnership with our medical doctors. They perform examinations, diagnose, conduct diagnostic testing, suggest treatment, and prescribe medications. They assist our surgeons in the operating room and meet with patients pre- and post-operatively. Our physician assistants play a vital role within our practice and we are proud to offer you the opportunity to meet with them.

Steven P. Fries, PA-C

Steven received his physician assistant education from Cornell University Medical College. He completed his graduate studies from Syracuse University and undergraduate degree at Northeastern University as a certified athletic trainer. He has been with OSM since 1996.

Rolando Lopez, PA-C

Rolando received his physician assistant education from Stonybrook University in New York and completed his graduate studies from New York University, New York, New York. He has been with OSM since 2000.

Carrie Loomis, PA-C

Carrie joined OSM in 2007. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Northeastern University and her Master of Science degree in Health and certificate for Physician Assistant from Quinnipiac University.

John Carravone, PA-C

John joined OSM in May of 2009. He received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine from Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire in 1991. He completed his Physician’s Assistant degree from Touro College in Dix Hills, NY in 1998.

John Lignore, PA-C