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    Clinical Staff and Faculty


    Many of our clinical professionals are also instructors. These individuals include accomplished Certified Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical First Assistants, Licensed Surgical Assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Foreign Medical Graduates currently working in the Greater Houston area in a multitude of facilities and specialties. All of our clinical staff and instructors have been handpicked for their surgical expertise and appreciation for optimal patient care.

    Staff Listing


    A-B    C-D    E-F    G-H    I-J    K-L    M-N    O-P    Q-R    S-T    U-V    W-X    Y-Z   

    • Donna Agrella, LSA
      Academic Coordinator, Instructor

               
    • Jennifer Balogh, LSA
      Instructor

               
    • Eric Berkman, MD
      Medical Director

               
    • Monique Bowen, CSA

               
    • Jamie Burk, CSA

               
    • Fernando Campoverde, LSA
      Instructor

             
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    • Richard Corpuz, LSA
      Instructor

               
    • Teneric Davis, LSA
      Instructor

               
    • Mona DeLong, RNFA
      Instructor

               
    • Casey Fernandez, CSFA

             
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    • Jason Galindo, RNFA
      Instructor

             
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    • Paula Guillory, CSFA
      Instructor

               
    • Gabrielle Hogaboom, CSA
      Instructor

               
    • Saundra Jeffries, CSA

               
    • Majed Khalifa, LSA
      Surgical First Assistant
      Program Director
      Surgical Coordinator
      Instructor

             
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    • Alex Loredo, LSA

               
    • Christopher Mabe, RN, MSN, RNFA
      Instructor

             
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    • Javier Martinez, LSA
      Surgical Coordinator

               
    • Rafael Nuñez, LSA
      Senior Surgical Coordinator

               
    • Jorge Ramirez, LSA
      Instructor

             
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    • Shannon Ring, CSFA
      Instructor

               
    • Gina Saldaña, LSA
      Academic Coordinator
      Instructor

             
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    • Todd Stephenson, CSA

               
    • Clay Stucker, CSFA

               
    • Fahad Syed, CSA

               
    • Chris Tappe, RNFA
      Surgical Coordinator

               
    • Mary C. Valentine, LSA
      Chief Executive Officer
      Dean

             
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    • Teresa Vaughn, CSFA

               
    • Donna Wray, CRNFA
      Operating Room Education Program Director
      Instructor

             
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    Clinical Management


    Experts in their field, our clinical staff of surgical assistants have extensive experience in all specialties. With continuous training on state-of-the-art systems and technology, and current knowledge of the preferences and routines of the majority of surgeons, our assistants offer consistent, high quality care. In hospitals and surgery centers, we have proven to be vital to surgical teams, promoting shorter operative times, faster turnovers, increased surgeon satisfaction, and ultimately, better patient care.

    24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our assistants are on call and at your service. Our schedule includes backup call for reliable, professional service even on weekends and holidays.

    Staff Listing


    • Mary C. Valentine, LSA
      CEO, Dean

    • Rafael Nuñez, LSA
      Senior Surgical Coordinator

    • Chris Tappe, RNFA
      Surgical Coordinator

    • Javier Martinez, LSA
      Academic Coordinator/Surgical Coordinator

    • Majed Khalifa, LSA
      Surgical First Assistant Program Director/Surgical Coordinator

    • Robert Johnson
      Schedule Manager

    • Eric Berkman, MD
      Medical Director

    Administrative Staff


    From finance, marketing and information technology to human resources and internal billing, our professional staff offers a vast and varied wealth of talent, ultimately in support of both the staffing division and the educational institute.

    Staff Listing



    • Abigail Buitron
      Credentialing Coordinator

     
    • Human Resources

    • Joe Davis
      IT Director

     
    • Information Technology

    • David Edelman
      Information Systems Manager

     
    • Information Technology

    • Vincent Hendricks
      Facilities Manager/Support Analyst

     
    • Information Technology

    • Adam Herrera
      Executive Administrative Assistant

     
    • Administration

    • Linh Ho
      Human Resources Director

     
    • Human Resources

    • Debbie Mansfield
      Creative Marketing Director

     
    • Marketing & Communications

    About the Advisory Board


    Key Access Institute, LLC (KAI) is dedicated to setting the standard for surgical assistant education. Our faculty of industry leaders have skillfully translated their practical experience into a robust curriculum designed to enrich and prepare tomorrow’s surgical assistants.

    To further our goal of providing the highest quality education, KAI has engaged a panel of experts from the medical and education community to join our advisory board. These individuals possess invaluable knowledge gained through years of experience or instructional leadership.

    Their collaboration, insight, and contributions will ensure that our programs and curricula remain on the cutting edge of medical innovation.

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    Members


    • Harold Adams, MD
      Anesthesia

    • John Sommerlatte
      Pharmacology

    • Jose Mejia, RN
      Perioperative

    • Eric Berkman, MD
      Orthopedics

    • Michael Coselli, MD
      General Surgery

    • Jennifer Benyarku, RN
      Perioperative

    • Mary C. Valentine, LSA
      CEO, Dean

    • Rafael Nuñez, LSA
      Senior Surgical Coordinator, Instructor


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    Welcome to Key Access Institute, LLC, a dynamic educational organization that also operates a successful staffing division, Key Surgical Assistants of Texas.

    From the classroom to the operating room, we strive to raise standards of education, care, and opportunities.

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American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) Approved Training Program.

Key Access Institute, LLC's Staffing Service has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.

Key Access Institute, LLC is a National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) Approved Educational Program.

Key Access Institute, LLC is an affiliate of Houston Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (HOSH).

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