Dr. Nirman Tulsyan is a board-certified vascular surgeon, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation with over 20 years of surgical expertise. As Founder and CEO of Heritage Wound Care, he brings a vascular-minded approach to advanced wound management across skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout New Jersey.
Dr. Tulsyan is dedicated to improving wound care access and patient outcomes through evidence-based, innovative treatment strategies for complex and chronic wounds.
Education
Cleveland Clinic
Specialty
Vascular Surgery
Founder, Heritage Financial Corporation
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Tina Shah is a trailblazing entrepreneur, financial visionary, and community leader whose career spans more than three decades of impact, innovation, and service.
As the founder and owner of Heritage Financial Corporation, Tina has spent over 30 years turning the dream of homeownership into reality for hundreds of families. Her reputation is built not just on expertise, but on trust. In a field where integrity is everything, Tina has become a cornerstone name in the community — a financial guide that families return to and refer with confidence.
Driven by the same entrepreneurial spirit that built Heritage Financial Corporation, Tina expanded her leadership into healthcare as Chief Financial Officer of Heritage Wound Care. In this role, she brings her sharp financial acumen to one of the most meaningful spaces in medicine — ensuring that the organization operates with the efficiency, stability, and strategic focus needed to grow and serve more patients.
What makes Tina Shah exceptional is not simply her résumé — it's the rare combination of grit, generosity, and big-picture thinking that defines everything she touches. She leads businesses. She strengthens communities. She opens doors for families who might otherwise never find their way in. Tina Shah is more than a CFO or a business owner. She is a builder — of wealth, of wellness, and of opportunity.
Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
Alketa Anderegg is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience driving growth and clinical partnerships across skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
With a proven track record of expanding patient access, building key referral relationships, and aligning business strategy with quality care delivery, she brings strategic vision and operational excellence to Heritage Wound Care.
Alketa is dedicated to growing the organization's reach so that more patients can access advanced, compassionate wound care services.
LNHA, LPN, RAC-CT
Director of Revenue Cycle Management
Roya Siddiq is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with over 22 years of experience in skilled nursing facility operations, clinical reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
She brings specialized expertise in PDPM, Medicaid CMI optimization, ADR appeals, and case management — having successfully defended hundreds of Medicare and Managed Care claims with zero recoupment.
Roya's operational leadership ensures that Heritage Wound Care's clinical documentation and reimbursement processes are accurate, compliant, and positioned to sustain the highest standards of patient care delivery.
Board-certified wound care specialists dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes
MD — Wound Care Physician
Dr. Mallik Patel is a board-certified family physician with added qualifications in the treatment of venous pathology and wound medicine. He is also board certified in Wound Medicine.
Dr. Patel was born and raised in New Jersey. He attended Rutgers University for his undergraduate degree in Cell Biology & Neuroscience. He attended medical school at St. Georges University School of Medicine then completed his residency at Hackensack University Medical Center Mountainside.
His approach to medicine involves looking at the whole patient and determining a treatment plan that addresses the whole patient.
Dr. Patel also has a special interest in synthetic skin substitutes and grafting to speed healing of complex wounds.
Dr. Jason Li is a board-certified Osteopathic Physician and ABWM-Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP) with over seven years of dedicated wound care experience in post-acute and skilled nursing settings.
He specializes in surgical debridement, allograft placement, negative pressure wound therapy, and advanced diagnostic technologies including non-contact ultrasound therapy and biofilm detection imaging.
Dr. Li is committed to developing individualized, evidence-based wound care plans that promote optimal healing outcomes for patients with complex and chronic wounds.
MD — General & Minimally Invasive Surgeon
Dr. Earl Noyan is a board-certified surgeon specializing in advanced minimally invasive and general surgery, with over two decades of experience at leading academic medical centers in New Jersey and New York.
As former Chairman of Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, he brings exceptional surgical expertise and clinical leadership to complex patient care.
Dr. Noyan's extensive procedural background and unwavering dedication to patient outcomes support the highest standards of surgical and wound-related care.
MD — Internal Medicine & Wound Care
Dr. Gurdarshan Sandhu is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Aesthetic & Procedural Medicine with clinical expertise in wound care, venous disease, and regenerative medicine.
He performs comprehensive wound and vascular procedures including endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), sclerotherapy, wound grafting, and management of chronic, non-healing, and diabetic ulcers.
Dr. Sandhu's evidence-based, patient-first approach ensures individualized care plans that prioritize healing, patient safety, and optimal clinical outcomes.
D.O., FACP — Geriatric Medicine Physician
Dr. Beata Chauhan is a board-certified geriatrician and Fellow of the American College of Physicians with over 15 years of experience in post-acute and long-term care across New Jersey and California.
She specializes in the comprehensive management of medically complex and frail elderly patients, including wound oversight, palliative care, and seamless care transitions in skilled nursing and assisted living environments.
Dr. Chauhan's dedication to compassionate, patient-centered geriatric care ensures holistic treatment tailored to the unique needs of vulnerable patient populations.
PA-C — Physician Assistant
Rachel Aroneo is a certified Physician Assistant with specialized training in vascular surgery and advanced wound management.
At Heritage Wound Care, she independently rounds across skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, performing complex procedures including surgical debridement of Stage 3–4 pressure ulcers, negative pressure wound therapy (VAC), and vascular wound optimization.
Her cross-disciplinary background in vascular interventional procedures and surgical technology enables her to deliver comprehensive, precision-driven care focused on patient healing and recovery.
PA — Trauma & Advanced Wound Care
Lev Skorodinsky is a seasoned Physician Assistant with over two decades of high-acuity clinical experience in trauma and critical care at a regional Level 2 Trauma Center.
His advanced procedural expertise includes complex wound management, laceration and orthopedic injury repair, bedside tracheostomies, and ICU-level critical care, supported by certifications in ATLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Lev's depth of clinical experience and commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care make him a highly skilled and trusted member of the wound care team.
MSN, APN, AGPCNP-BC — Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie Valet is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with advanced clinical training in wound care and emergency nursing.
She brings a comprehensive background spanning emergency medicine, post-surgical recovery, and chronic wound management, currently delivering full-time wound care services to patients in post-acute settings.
Stephanie is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care that promotes healing, improves quality of life, and supports measurable recovery outcomes for wound care patients.
RN, CWS, DAPWCA — Wound Care Clinical Specialist
Hailey Caprara is a Registered Nurse and ABWM-Certified Wound Specialist with nearly a decade of dedicated wound care experience across hospital-based wound centers, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care settings.
She specializes in comprehensive wound assessment, sharp debridement assistance, negative pressure wound therapy, skin substitute grafting, and compression therapy.
Hailey's collaborative, patient-centered approach and commitment to evidence-based wound management ensure individualized, high-quality care aimed at achieving the best possible healing outcomes.
Mary Rose Marcaida is a dedicated nurse leader holding a Master of Science in Nursing Administration, with broad expertise spanning clinical operations, wound care, and staff development.
As Director of Nursing at Heritage Wound Care, she oversees clinical operations across 40+ contracted facilities, assists with advanced procedures including skin grafting, debridement, and digit amputation, and leads a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality wound care.
Her compassionate leadership ensures consistently exceptional standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.
LPN, NCCDP — Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashish Bhatia is a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 14 years of clinical experience in subacute rehabilitation and post-acute care settings across New Jersey and Connecticut.
He specializes in wound care including negative pressure wound therapy, IV medication administration, PEG tube management, and the close clinical monitoring of complex patients to prevent unnecessary rehospitalization.
A certified NCCDP trainer and experienced subacute unit manager, Ashish brings strong bedside clinical skills, a deep commitment to patient-centered care, and a passion for mentoring and developing nursing teams.
Manager of Vascular Services
Angie Cabral serves as the Vascular Services Manager at Heritage Wound Care, overseeing vascular diagnostics and ultrasound services with a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality patient care.
She is passionate about vascular health and works closely with providers and clinical teams to ensure optimal outcomes and a seamless patient experience.
Angie's expertise in vascular diagnostics and dedication to patient care make her an invaluable member of the Heritage Wound Care team.
Patient Services & Administrative Coordinator
Lisa Stiso is an experienced healthcare administrative professional with a background in unit coordination and patient services within skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.
She supports seamless clinical operations by managing patient documentation, coordinating care logistics, and ensuring a welcoming, organized environment for patients and clinical teams alike.
Lisa's dedication to professionalism, attention to detail, and patient-centered service contribute meaningfully to the effective daily delivery of wound care services across Heritage Wound Care's facilities.
Our team of board-certified specialists is ready to bring expert wound care and vascular services directly to your facility