Medical Providers

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Dr. Rocco Russo, M.D., Medical Director
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Dr. Russo received his postgraduate training in Family Medicine from the Family Medicine Residency Program at Santa Monica Hospital and Medical Center.  From 2008 – 2010 he was an Associate Clinical Professor at the UConn School of Medicine. He has worked in private practice and FQHCs caring for underserved populations. Dr. Russo is fluent in Spanish.
He is passionate about the practice and science of medicine, enjoys meeting new people, and is endlessly entertained by his yellow Lab.  ​

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Nancy Christiano, NP-C​ (Torrington)
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​Nancy is a graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing Program at the University of St. Joseph and is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Fluent in Spanish, her interests include the promotion of health across the lifespan through prevention, chronic disease management, women’s wellness, and pediatrics.  She also has a focus on the health and wellbeing of the immigrant population. Nancy enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. 

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Melanie Mollica, APRN​ (Torrington)
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​Melanie Mollica, APRN, graduated cum laude from Yale University School of Nursing in 2003 and has been in primary care practice in the Torrington area for almost 20 years.  She has special interests in women’s health and mental health and incorporates both traditional and homeopathic medicine into her practice.  She is fluent in Spanish and has developed long lasting relationships with her patients.  She is thrilled to return to CHWC where she can provide high quality care, she can be proud of and that patients deserve. 
When she isn’t working, Melanie is at sports events with her family, which includes her husband, four boys, Great Dane, and Lab. She is also an avid reader, dedicated to cooking, health, and fitness.
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Tiffany Cesca, MSN, NP-C  (Winsted)
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Tiffany is a graduate of the University of Saint Joseph and is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Tiffany practiced for several years as a registered nurse in the emergency department.
She is interested in treating underserved populations across the lifespan, with a focus on preventative care and chronic disease management. Tiffany also provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance-use disorders. When Tiffany is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and four dogs.  She is passionate about working with the Winsted community, where she lives, and offers comprehensive care for all. 

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Dr. Christina Lee, M.D. (Winsted)
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Dr. Lee studied medicine at University College Dublin in Ireland and completed her family medicine residency training in New Jersey.  Board-Certified in Family Medicine, she is interested in preventative medicine and women’s health while providing comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages.
When she isn’t working, Dr. Lee enjoys hiking and exploring nature with her family, traveling, and cooking. 

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Donna Urbinati, APRN
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One of CHWC’s School-Based Healthcare Providers, Donna is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and is certified by the American Academy of Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Syracuse University and her Master of Science/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from Duke University.

Donna has extensive pediatric experience working in pediatric primary/urgent care offices, and authored a publication entitled “The Evolution of the School Nurse Practitioner:  Past, Present, and Future” in the Journal of School Nursing.  In addition, she has worked with the Bureau of Indian affairs and done graduate work in  Jérémie, Haiti.  Her interests outside of her career are cross country skiing, watching college basketball. and animal rescue.

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Quiona Brooks, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NP-C
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Quiona was awarded a Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Simmons University, Boston, MA.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care from Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of New Haven, West Haven, CT.  With a focus on giving back to the community, Quiona takes a hands-on approach and strives to make a difference in her patients’ lives.  

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Amber Seitz, PA
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Amber is a graduate of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE and is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from the University of Connecticut.
 
As a native of Falls Village, CT, she is delighted to return to the Northwest Corner as a provider. Outside of work, Amber enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

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Jurg W.J Oggenfuss, APRN, FNP-BC
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Jurg (pronounced “Yerg”) is a graduate of Marquette University at Milwaukee, WI. He has been an APRN for 14 years and is passionate about caring for his patients. In addition to providing primary care, he has a strong background in women’s health, LGBTQIA+ health, HIV care and Gender Affirming Health Care (GAHC). He also holds a second master’s degree in music therapy from Florida State University and a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Tampa, FL. He speaks German, medical Spanish, Swiss German, and French. . On Sundays, he serves as music director and organist at First Congregational Church in Meriden. In his free time enjoys working on his two vintage cars and repairing and restoring vintage juke boxes.