Alix O'Brien, PA-C
Alix was born and raised in New York and has been a Board Certified Physician Assistant since 2006.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College, and a second Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant studies from Wagner College. An outdoor enthusiast, Alix took her Physician Assistant degree to Aspen, Colorado where she worked for a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for three years.  Before coming to Dr. Walden’s office she worked in Cosmetic Dermatology here in NYC, and is trained and certified to perform Botox and dermal filler injections.  She is Dr. Walden’s Physician Assistant and Surgical Coordinator.   When she is not helping people look and feel their best, she is either doing Bikram Yoga or spending time with family & friends.

Alicia Rose
Alicia is from Central Florida and just recently moved to New York in July of 2009. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications from the University of Central Florida where she was an active member of her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. Before joining Dr. Walden’s team Alicia worked in various public relations firms across the country. Her favorite activities include traveling, yoga, and para-sailing, and she is a die-hard New York Yankees fan. Her favorite part of living and working in the city is frequenting the tents at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and attending Broadway shows.

Janie Quizphi
A native New Yorker with Ecuadorian roots, Janie is a premedical student who is majoring in chemistry at York College. She is a medical assistant to Dr. Walden and also volunteers at the ASPCA in the city. Janie has participated in the Research Initiative for Minority Students (RIMS) and has already published three scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. She has also won the The Belle Vader Mancott Award in Research and was named in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges.

Olivia Ward
Although born in Mississippi, Olivia was raised in Houston, Texas and considers herself a Texan.  Olivia is Dr. Walden's insurance coordinator and director of operations within the office. She holds a Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Alabama and two Masters degrees in Voice and Opera Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA.  Olivia graduated New England Conservatory of Music with one of five Presidential Distinction in Performance awards.  She has performed with countless opera and symphonic companies all over the country. 

Samantha Ronda
Samantha was born in New York and grew up outside the city in Rockland County. She is currently attending Pace University in downtown Manhattan and wishes to pursue a career in medical billing. This has been inspired by her mother's business, which she plans on taking over in the future.

Alexa Mieses
Alexa is an undergraduate premedical student with a major in biology and a minor in psychology at CCNY. Alexa plans to pursue a career in medicine and surgery, and shadows Dr. Walden in her office once a week to gain exposure to the field and an appreciation for the work ethic of a surgical practice.