Our Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Dr. George Costaras

Education:
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
Heidelberg College B.S. (Majors in Biology & Chemistry)             

Experience:
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery since 1981
President and owner of Elyria Foot Clinic. Inc.
President and Medical Director of North Coast Surgery Center, LLC.

Board Certifications:
Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery;  Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
           
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
Member, Ohio Podiatric Medical Association
Member and past president North Central Academy of Podiatric Medicine        

Hospital Staff and Surgery Center Affiliations:
EMH Regional Medical Center; Elyria, Ohio
St.John Westshore Hospital; Westlake, Ohio
Fairview General Hospital; Cleveland, Ohio
North Coast Surgery Center; Elyria, Ohio

Specialized Training:
Cutaneous CO2 Laser Surgery
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy and Endoscopic Decompression of Intermetatarsal Neuroma
Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Civil Organizations:
Elyria Sunrise Rotary Club, Charter Member

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Staff

LISA ELLIOTT, CMAA

Lisa holds a certificate in Medical Administrative Assisting. She will assist you in scheduling your appointments, communicating information both to you and to the doctor, maintaining your patient medical records, and coordinating patient care. Her duties also include the many related tasks necessary to run our medical office. She is here to help you with any of the medical administrative questions and concerns that you may have.

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JENNY RIES, Billing Manager

Jenny is our medical billing manager who will assist you with all  billing matters. Her experience here as well as  past experience with a major medical insurance administrator company gives her great insight into the intracies of medical billing. Our medical billing is processed with the assistance of a professional medical billing company who along with us will make sure that all claims are processed correctly. Please feel free to contact our office if you need any assistance in the explanation of your billing and medical benefits.

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MARY GUNDEL, Office Manager

Mary is our office manager and coordinator. She is here to help assist you to receive the care that our doctor has recommended.   With over 20 years of experience as a nurse  in the long term healthcare industry, Mary is able to help you understand many of the medical concerns that  you may have.  Whether it is scheduling your surgery or office appointment,  removing your bandages, applying a cast,  fitting you with  orthotics or diabetic shoes,   Mary is always there to help coordinate the care that you need in a kind and caring manner.

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Nursing Staff

The North Coast Surgery Center is also staffed by Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses . Each nurse is licensed in the State of Ohio to provide you with competent nursing care. Our nurses are trained to make your experience at our surgery center a safe and comfortable experience.  Each nurse continues to maintain ongoing continuing medical education and our registered nurses are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.