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Every client is unique at Las Vegas Recovery Center. Each member of our addiction treatment staff understands this and works collectively to help those suffering from chronic pain or addiction understand their disease. Doing so allows individuals to realize their full potential as they learn to live life productively and free from dependency.
Our Addiction Treatment Staff
Our team works to ensure that every client receives the specialized care they require and desire. It’s what makes the Las Vegas Recovery Center a nationally renowned addiction treatment and co-occurring chronic pain treatment center. You can get to know some of our staff below who have made Las Vegas Recovery Center what it is.
Executive Leadership
Stuart Smith
Chairman
Jeff Speich
Chief Executive Officer
Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM
Chief Medical Officer
Elliot Wade, MD
Medical Director
Angela Laluzerne, MSSW, LCADC, LCSW Intern
Clinical Director
Bill Ryan, CLC, CIP, BRI II
Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning & Business Development
Sandra Michael
Clinical Finance Director
Daniel Higdon, RN
Director of Nursing, Intake Manager
Tiffani Izzo, CADC-Intern
Directer of Utilization Review & Compliance
Admissions & Clinical Outreach
Admissions
Joseph Soprano
Admissions Manager
Gretta Sudekum
Admissions Counselor
Clinical Outreach
Vanessa Starr-Comiskey
Clinical Outreach
Amy Murdoch
Communications/Marketing Coordinator
Medical Staff & Nursing
Janice Disuanco, LPN
Lead License Practice Nurse
Connie Ellis, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Susana Melendrez, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marsha Ellis, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frederick Lumbao, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yolanda Hoskins-Ahmad, MA
Medical Assistant
Mayra Cervanetes-Caja, MA
Medical Assistant
Jamika Pope, MA
Medical Assistant
Jessica Lumbao, LPN
Residential & Outpatient Counselors
Evan Sargent, CPC, QMHP, LCADC
Counselor
Keri Anderson, CADC, CPGC
Counselor
Ariann Chelli, LADC-Intern
Outpatient Manager
April Carter, CADC-Intern
Counselor
Shelly Huerta, CADC-Intern
Counselor
Melanie Felipe, CADC-Intern
Counselor
Aleksandra Vukovic, CADC-Intern
Robert Hunter, PhD
1955 – 2018
You Will Be Missed
Alumni Services
Alvin Elliot
Alumni Recovery Advocate
Holistic & Wellness
Cheryl Slader
Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor
Robert Cui
Dietary Services Coordinator
Ron Schnese
Case Manager
Jessica Walter, OMD
Acupuncture