LONGEVITY · AESTHETICS · SKIN HEALTH
MEET THE TEAM
Emma Caffrey
Administrative Assistant
As the administrative assistant, Emma is the first point of contact for many patients. Emma strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for each patient from the first phone call. She helps new patients through the process of making appointments and any general questions a patient may have.
Emma is a Penn State graduate where she earned a degree in healthcare administration. She loves that she gets to apply what she has learned in school to real life experiences. Emma is new to the healthcare field and is looking forward to all the knowledge and experience she will gain working with Dr. Hazen and her team.
In her free time, Emma likes to spend time with her friends and family. She has recently moved to NYC and has enjoyed getting to explore her neighborhood. In her downtime, Emma enjoys reading. Her favorite books to read are mysteries.
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Daryl Smolens
Physician Assistant
Daryl joined Alexes Hazen, MD Plastic Surgery and Wellness in 2018. Daryl and Dr. Hazen have known each other and worked together for many years prior to joining the practice.
Daryl received a Bachelor’s of Science from New York University, as well as graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College’s Physician Assistant program.
One of Daryl’s most notable accomplishments was becoming the first Physician Assistant at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, running the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department for over two decades.
Daryl provides pre-operative education for patients, which includes detailed background and information on what to expect leading up to and including the day of surgery, assists Dr. Hazen with surgery, and provides post-operative follow-up care.
Daryl enjoys the one-on-one contact with her patients. She prides herself on helping them feel at ease, and both confident and comfortable with their results inside and out.
When not working, Daryl loves Pilates, the beach and spending time with her family.
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Talita Peraino
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
As a Nurse Practitioner, Talita is passionate about helping patients become the best versions of themselves. Engaging in a patient’s journey brings her an overwhelming sense of gratitude. She has over 12 years of experience in a variety of specialties, including Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department, Operating Room, Neurology, and Aesthetics. Talita earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fairleigh Dickinson University and pursued her Nurse Practitioner degree at New York University and Hunter College. She is always seeking to enhance her knowledge and skills through conferences and courses worldwide. Networking with professionals in the aesthetic community helps her stay up to date with the most advanced techniques and protocols. Her hobbies include swimming, ice skating, traveling, and spending time with her family.
OPENING HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
535 5th Ave, 29th floor, NY, NY 10017​​
(Please use 44th Street entrance)
(917) 301-6563