Staff

Sonya Allende-Akins
Practice Administrator

Sonya handles all billing and insurance issues as well as administration duties.

Phone: 212-636-3971 
Email: Soakins@vbiny.org

 
Maureen Portelli, RN
Clinical Coordinator

Maureen is the nurse who will meet and greet you at the clinic. She coordinates new patient phone and internet consults. Coordinates international patient’s clinic visits.

Phone: 212-636-3974
Email: mportell@chpnet.org


Maria Torres
Billing Secretary

Maria works directly with the insurance companies
for prior authorization for surgical procedures.

Phone: 212-636-3973
Email: mtorres@vbiny.org


Sherri Foster
Patient Advocate

Sherri assists with emotional support for the parents and the patients, connects parents with one another who are going through similar situations. She will also assist parents with insurance resources.

Cell: 917-703-1903 
Email: sfoster@vbiny.org