With a devoted and caring group of staff members and plastic surgeons, CNY Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery is fortunate to offer people interested in plastic surgery in Syracuse, NY, high-quality, personal care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Beth Phillips – Physician Assistant Certified
Beth began her medical career in 1985 as an EMT working for Hayes Ambulance in Cortland, NY while still in college earning her Bachelors degree in Biology . She also worked at Cortland Memorial Hospital as a phlebotomist, EKG and cardiac rehab technician in order to gain the experience needed for PA school requirements. In 1989, she attended Albany Medical College for PA school where she graduated with honors. Her first position as a PA was at Cortland Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Room. She then worked at SJHHC as a surgical PA and house officer. Her primary position was in general, thoracic and vascular surgery. She also frequently assisted and provided nighttime coverage for surgical subspecialties including plastic surgery, urology, cardiovascular, orthopedic and neurosurgery. She became the coordinator for the surgical PA service responsible for overseeing all of the surgical PAs at the hospital. She was adjunct faculty for the LeMoyne college PA Program as the preceptor for PA students during their general surgery rotations at SJHHC. In 2000, Beth left the hospital setting and worked privately with Dr. Arthur Vercillo performing general surgical procedures with a strong focus in breast and thyroid surgery. As Dr Vercillo’s career transitioned to less clinical time, Beth chose to accept a position that allowed her more operating time and hands-on patient care. In 2005, she began working with Dr Deboni in his growing plastic surgery practice. She is a contributing writer for the Women of Upstate New York Magazine and has been writing monthly articles highlighting current topics in plastic surgery since 2015. She brings a wealth of insight and experience to our practice. Working with Dr Deboni for over 13 years, she specializes in both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Her expertise in facial fillers, fat grafting and Botox have resulted in patients from all over central NY seeking her out for treatment. Beth has attended numerous advanced courses in fillers and Botox, and has completed the Allergan Master Injector training. Her combination of finesse and cutting edge techniques creates soft, natural results that her patients love. Additionally, Beth works side by side with Dr Deboni in the operating room, bringing a female perspective to their surgical procedures.
Rosa Cannata – Physician Assistant Certified
Rosa Cannata PA-C, AT is an NCCPA board-certified Physician Assistant who has been working in health care for over 20 years. She has experience in the specialties of Aesthetic Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Otorhinolaryngology. Rosa received a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and Exercise Science from Ithaca College. Prior to beginning her training as a Physician Assistant, she worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer providing care to local high school and collegiate athletes. She also worked as a Phlebotomist at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Rosa then completed her Physician Assistant education at LeMoyne College. She has worked both in clinical and surgical settings including Orthopedic Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, where she was able to develop and refine her surgical skills. With an interest and passion for Aesthetic Medicine, Rosa joined our practice where she works along with Dr.Deboni to deliver comprehensive care to our patients. Additionally, Rosa has been trained to perform non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures such as injection of dermal fillers and neuromodulators, such as Botox. She also performs PRP injections for hair loss and facial rejuvenation. Rosa has received advanced training through Injectability Institute in Los Angeles with Leslie Fletcher, NP-BC, and Academy for Injection Anatomy with Chris Surek, DO, FACS. She has also attended the Beauty Metrics Master Class with Lara Devgan, MD. Rosa is a licensed ArqueDerma®️ and Microtox®️ practitioner. With an eye for detail and interest in beauty and fashion, Rosa strives to provide her patients with natural, long lasting results utilizing the latest treatment and technology.- Licensed ArqueDerma®️ and Microtox®️ provider
- Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants since 2002
- Certification of Physician Assistant studies, Lemoyne College, Syracuse New York 2002
- NATA board Certified Athletic Trainer 1999-2017
- Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and Exercise Science, Ithaca College 1999
- Licensed New York State Physician Assistant and Athletic Trainer
- Affiliated with the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Elizabeth Daggett – Physician Assistant Certified
Elizabeth Daggett PA-C is an NCCPA board-certified Physician Assistant who has been working in health care for the past 4 years. She has had experience in the specialties of Aesthetic Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science from Coastal Carolina University and received her Masters in Physician Assistant at Long Island University. Shortly after graduating she went on to work at St. Joseph’s in their Emergency Department for 3 years. With an interest in Aesthetic Medicine, Elizabeth joined our practice where she works alongside Dr. Baum in both the office and in the operating room. She has been trained in non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures such as dermal filler and neuromodulators through numerous courses. She also performs PRP for hair loss. Elizabeth is able to provide her patients with natural results with her close attention to detail.
Laura Anne Alfieris – Office Manager
Laura is an experienced registered nurse with a demonstrated history in critical care, medical equipment sales, education and has 10 plus years of professional business experience. Laura joined Drs. Gregory Baum & Anthony Deboni, and staff to combine her love for nursing with her expertise in corporate management. Laura is passionate about high-quality patient care and customer service. She works to ensure all patients receive a sophisticated, elegant and world-class experience at CNY Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Please contact Laura with any questions you have regarding our practice or the services we offer.
Rachel Vollmer, LE, CLT
Rachel is a New York State Licensed Esthetician and Cosmetologist. She also holds a New York State teaching license for Aesthetics and Cosmetology. Rachel has twenty years of industry experience in medical aesthetics, Day Spa’s, five star resorts and teaching. Rachel is passionate about educating her patients on proper skin care and treatments by creating customized skin care plans that accommodate her patient’s lifestyle as well as their specific skin care needs. By staying current on all innovative medical aesthetic equipment and procedures, she is able to create high performance result driven treatments. Rachel feels aging is not a choice but everyone can choose to age beautifully and she enjoys working with her patients to make that happen. Rachel is certified in 10+ medical aesthetic equipment devices and skin care products including:- SkinCeuticals physician-grade skin care products
- BroadBand Light (BBL) therapies
- Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling
- HydraFacial
- SculpSure
Jennifer Derbyshire – Aesthetician
In her over 20 years of industry experience, Jennifer has spent time working in spas and skin care studios in Albany, NY, Washington, DC, and Central New York. She has been a practicing New York State Licensed Esthetician for 17 years and is committed to helping patients find a skincare strategy to achieve results that allow them to look and feel their absolute best. Jenn began working in medical esthetics in 2019 and is excited to now have access to cutting edge technology and methods to most effectively and efficiently meet patients’ needs in the ever-changing and growing world of Esthetics.
