Our Team
Our Surgeons
Patrick R. Felice, MD
Dr. Patrick Felice is an extraordinarily accomplished Surgeon who is double Board Certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. A graduate of West Virginia University School of Medicine, he completed his Residency in General Surgery at the University of Connecticut and his Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. However, his artistic sensibilities inevitably drew him into the practice of aesthetic plastic surgery, at which he has proven to be truly gifted.
Charles A. Karcutskie, MD
Dr. Charles Karcutskie is also a highly accomplished Surgeon. He graduated from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, pursued his residency in General surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, and completed a three-year Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. He is currently Board-Certified in General Surgery and eligible for his second Board Certification in Plastic Surgery.
Our Staff
Nancy Russo, RN, BSN, NE-BC
Clinical Administrator
Nancy is responsible for the day to day administrative duties, discussing pricing, and coordinating any procedures.
Nancy graduated from Barry University in Miami, Florida. She joined Youthful Images in 1997 as Clinical Administrator, prior to which her background had been in oncology, nurse consulting and hospital administration. She has been a Board Certified Nursing Executive since 1998 and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses, the CT Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers/Patient Safety Organization as well as the National Association of Professional Women. Nancy is responsible for daily operations, patient education and oversees patient care, as well as assisting patients through the surgical process. She is also an active member of the operating room team. Nancy’s role is to ensure the highest level of care is maintained throughout the surgical process.
Kelsey Parker, RN, BSN
Aesthetic Nurse/Hair Transplantation Coordinator
Kelsey provides nonsurgical services such as injectables and laser treatments, as well as being the coordinator and team lead for our hair transplantation program.
Kelsey is a Registered Nurse at Youthful Images whose position includes performing non-surgical services including Botox, filler, PRFM, microneedling/microdermabrasion and laser therapy, as well as coordinating and managing the hair restoration practice. On surgical days, you can expect to see Kelsey circulating or scrubbing in our operating room. Kelsey graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UConn in 2018, in addition to earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Hartford in 2015. Kelsey has worked in various fields of nursing during her career including postpartum nursing, labor and delivery, and circulating in various orthopedic surgeries. Kelsey’s passion for making others feel and look their best led her to Youthful Images in 2021. She strives to provide a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and fulfilled. Her passions outside of work include hiking with her two dogs and husband, as well as spending time watching her newborn baby grow and learn.
Joan
Front Office Coordinator
Joan is one of the first people to greet you at our office. She assists in scheduling, coordinating, and ensuring satisfaction of your visit.
Joan joined Youthful Images in December of 2011. A native of Rhode Island, she moved to San Diego in 1982, where she graduated from the Cabrillo School of Nursing with a Certificate in Medical Assisting. She also attended National University with an emphasis in Business Administration. She returned to New England in 1993, making Connecticut her home. She has worked in a variety of medical practices, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Hand Surgery, and an Ophthalmologic Surgery Center. At Youthful Images, Joan is one of your first points of contact. She also assists in managing daily workflow, practice management, and coordinating patient appointments.
Chantale
Front Office Coordinator
Chantale is one of the first people to greet you at our office. She assists in scheduling, coordinating, and ensuring satisfaction of your visit.
Chantale joined Youthful Images in November 2021 as one of our Front Office Coordinators. She started her career as a dedicated Human Resources professional with a passion for fostering a positive work culture and facilitating employee development. After years of experience in HR operations, she took her first steps into the field of aesthetics and has found a new home at Youthful Images. This opened the opportunity to get her foot into the door to learn from an amazing team of highly educated and experienced professionals. Chantale enjoys her work responsibilities as a Front Office Coordinator but the most rewarding part of her job is making patients feel welcomed, have an amazing experience, and seeing and hearing them achieve their aesthetic results.
When Chantale is not at work she loves to garden, ice skate, be active in fitness, practice her French language skills, and travel the world. Last, but not least, she enjoys being a fur mom to her Chihuahua named Coco Bijou.
