Alexandra Santiago Professional Certified Medical Assistant

Alexandra, or "Alex," assists Dr. Sterry in many aspects of patient care and has been working in health care since 1992. "I like taking care of people," she says. Alex speaks fluent Spanish and serves as an interpreter for patients more comfortable with Spanish than English.

As a certified medical assistant, Alex will make sure you get the lab tests you need before surgery. Alex also assists Dr. Sterry during in-office surgical procedures.

Many times, bariatric patients confide in Alex as they adjust to the changes in their lives after body contouring surgery. "One woman couldn't believe she got a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day from a secret admirer," Alex recalls. "Now she's dating him and they're having fun!"