Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island

Dr. Sakeena Raza, MD

Dr. Sakeena Raza, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Raza received her M.B.B.S degree from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Arkansas. She further did a two-year Geriatrics Fellowship at UAMS. Dr. Raza joined Brown Medicine in 2016 and has worked extensively in the in-patient, the out-patient and long-term care settings. Her areas of interest include frailty assessment and care of patients with dementia. She assumed responsibility as Medical director at Respiratory and Rehab Center of Rhode Island in October 2022.”

Aman Nanda, MD, CMD, AGSF

Aman Nanda, MD, CMD, AGSF, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Alpert Medical School at Brown University. He came to Brown in 2001 after completing his one year Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine from St. Louis University School of Medicine followed by two more years as a John A Hartford Fellow in Geriatric Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology from Yale School of Medicine. He is Program Director of Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at Brown since 2006. He is a clinician, educator and researcher. His research interests are- 1) Dizziness in Older persons, 2) Nursing home care and 3) Medical education. He is  Medical Director of two nursing homes; Steere House Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center and Tockwotton at the Waterfront in Providence, RI. He is also Director of Geriatrics Ambulatory Care and Home Care Program. Outside of work, Aman enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially with daughter Isabella; he also likes to be outdoors and, do biking, hiking and skiing.

Dr. Megan Horton DPT

Megan is a 2008 and 2010 graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Contingency Physical Therapy and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Megan has been practicing physical therapy with Genesis Rehab Services since 2010.  She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island since 2012 for Neuro-Therapeutics and Geriatric Physical Therapy. Megan has experience with trach and vent care, aftercare following orthopedic surgery, neurological disorders, falls management, pet therapy and is a Dementia Specialist. She also trained her dog, Mix to become a registered therapy dog with Pet Partners. She presented a research project to improve the Quality of Life in patients with Dementia at the APTA’s NEXT Conference in June 2017.  She was a guest lecturer for the Alzheimer’s Association Conference for healthcare providers and caregivers in 2016 and 2017.   Megan is also a member of the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program and of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Damian Silva

When you come to Respiratory and Rehabilitation, you may see a new face among the many. We want to introduce you to our new Director of Admissions and Marketing, Damian Silva! Damian moved from Nevada to Rhode Island in 2008. She has been part of the company since 2019 and began her career with us at Greenwood Center as the medical records coordinator. While there, she gained extensive knowledge and experience working in a skilled nursing facility. 

Jaime Coppolino

Please welcome our new Infection Preventionist Jaime Coppolino!

My healthcare journey began when I was 14 years old as a volunteer candy striper at the VA hospital. It was there, in helping bring a smile to those in need, that my passion for Nursing was born. I graduated 3rd from St. Joseph's School of Nursing and Salve Regina University in 2015. During my first year of nursing school, I became a CNA. I am still in touch with some of the patients I cared for who became like extended family. I have spent more than half of my Nursing career in a variety of areas in Long Term Care such as step-down sub-acute rehabilitation, memory care, and assisted living. I am a lifelong learner and am currently taking classes towards a Nurse practitioner degree. My husband and I have four amazing children and being their mom is my heart and soul. When I am not at work, you can find me spending time with one or more of them or snuggling with my dog Zoe. I love traveling, being a foodie, yoga, and gardening.