Meet Our Staff

Elaine is Dr. Rubinstein’s nurse practitioner and has over 15 years of nursing experience. She oversees many of the clinical aspects of the practice. Elaine is actively involved in your pre and post operative care. She also assists in our surgical suite recovering our patients post anesthesia. Elaine has her own following of patients who request to see her for their ENT, sinus and allergy issues. Elaine is also actively involved in Heal the Children missions to third world countries where she donates her time assisting in reconstructive surgeries.

Elaine has been recognized by The International Nurses Association as a Worldwide Leader in Healthcare and Top Nurse Practitioner in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Sarah Koehler is a NY & NJ licensed Medical Esthetician with over 7 years of esthetic experience. She received her esthetics license at the prestigious Rizzieri Aveda School. Sarah received additional certifications in advanced spa, laser,and body contouring procedures. Over the years she has perfected performing facial treatments, chemical peels, laser hair removal, microneedling, body contouring, laser skin rejuvenation, IPL treatments and more. Making people feel their absolute best and achieving their goals is her top priority. Sarah enjoys donating her time to Look Good Feel Better through the American Cancer Society to help cancer patients and survivors. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, baking and cooking, jogging, spending time outdoors, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Tara brings over 20 years of medical administration experience to Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Specialists. She is in charge of running our state of the art office based surgery suite and assists Sue in scheduling surgeries. As the practice supervisor, Tara oversees all aspects of the office to make sure that your office/surgical experience is a pleasant one.