Meet Our Professionals

Eric J. Schwaber, M.D.

Undergraduate StudiesBrandeis University

Medical School Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency Griffin Hospital Internal Medicine (Affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital)

Other Achievements Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY – Research Fellow

Personal Dr. Schwaber is an Internal Medicine trained physician with a passion for
evidence-based and patient-centered care. In his practice, he develops trusting relationships with his
patients by discussing their needs and health goals. He is also a Connecticut native who enjoys the
beautiful landscapes of the northeast while hiking and skiing.

Roshni Patel, MD

“Diagnosis is not the end, but the beginning of practice.” – Martin H. Fischer

Undergraduate Studies: University of Connecticut

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency: Yale Internal Medicine Primary Care

Other achievements: Yale Internal Medicine Primary Care Chief Resident and
Internal Medicine Instructor, Clinician Educator Distinction

Personal Bio: Dr. Patel is a Connecticut native who is excited to be back in her hometown
practicing primary care. She hopes to build long and trusting relationships with her patients while helping
them achieve their personal health goals and managing chronic diseases. She strives to provide compassionate
care and empower patients to better manage their health through patient education and patient centered
decision making. When Dr. Patel is not in the office she enjoys spending time with her friends and family,
traveling overseas, and exploring the local restaurant scene!

Paris Spanolios, M.D.

“The best place in medicine is in the exam room with my patient.”

Undergraduate Studies : Johns Hopkins University

Medical School : Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Residency : Barnes Jewish Hospital of the Washington University in St Louis

Personal : With a strong commitment to building and maintaining a long-term relationship
with his patients, Dr. Spanolios provides a comprehensive and thorough visit for his patients. He has a
clinical interest in managing chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, as well as
practicing and promoting preventive medicine.  Dr. Spanolios is a dedicated Yankees fan who embraces his
Greek heritage and visits Greece with his family every three years.

NCQA Recognition
NCQA DRP, 2012-2015

Gary A. Spector, M.D.

“Laughter is the best medicine.”

Undergraduate Studies : McGill University

Medical School : Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residency : Montefiore Medical Center

Personal : Dr. Spector offers his patients a combination of laughter, warmth, and
understanding. He was drawn to medicine after a family loss and pursued medicine to make a positive impact
in the lives of patients and their families. He offers straightforward answers in a down-to-earth manner
that puts his patients at ease and is known as both a very good listener and diagnostician. When he’s not at
IMM, Dr. Spector spends time with his wife and 2 boys.

Todd C. Tracy, M.D.

“I let patients tell their story.”

Undergraduate Studies : Cornell University

Medical School : University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Residency : University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Personal : Dr. Tracy knows there is more to a patient than the symptoms they are
experiencing when they walk in the exam room. His empathic approach is demonstrated by actively listening to
his patients, putting them at ease, and letting them know they have an ally. By addressing all aspects of a
patient: emotional, physical, social and psychological, Dr. Tracy partners with them to make the life
changes they need to live a whole and happy life. Dr. Tracy and his wife have twin sons and enjoy spending
time together as a family.

Dana Harden, N.P.

Undergraduate Studies : University of Mary Washington

Graduate Studies : Quinnipiac University

Personal : After years of cardiac nursing in the hospital setting, Dana decided to pursue an
advanced degree in order to more fully and wholly, take care of her patients. She strives to create a warm
and empathetic environment which is the foundation of a trusting relationship between the patient, family,
and practitioner. Her ability to make complicated ideas or issues more understandable is part of her
everyday practice as education is of highest priority. She enjoys treating acute illness and managing
chronic disease but takes any advantage to discuss health promotion as well. In her free time, Dana enjoys
exercising, boating, and homesteading on her grandfather’s property here in Milford and spending time with
her husband and son.

Alexandra McBreairty, N.P.

Undergraduate Studies : University of Mass School of Nursing, Amherst

Graduate Studies : Duke University

Personal : Alex has finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse practitioner.
After obtaining experience in cardiac nursing, she decided to start a career in primary care where she feels
she can have more say in her patient’s overall physical and emotional health. She values creating
relationships with a trusting foundation and treating patients like she would treat her family. She strives
to make decisions together with her patients by placing an emphasis on education to empower them to stay
healthy and to create a plan that works best for them. In her free time, Alex enjoys cooking, exercising,
boating, spending time with her friends and family, and playing with her new puppy.

Lauren Batchelor, N.P.

Undergraduate Studies : Southern Connecticut State University

Graduate Studies : Purdue Global University

Personal : After working in a level 1 trauma ER for almost 8 years, Lauren decided to further her education in order to be able to provide more patient access to healthcare. While working in the ER, Lauren saw many patients who didn’t have a PCP or were unable to get in with them, and she knew she wanted to help change that problem. Lauren loved working in the ER and the fast-paced nature of it, but now she has truly loved slowing down and being able to connect with her patients. Lauren loves building long-term relationships with her patients and feels that they should have a say in their care. Lauren is passionate about women’s healthcare and managing problems that many women may face, such as mental health, weight gain, hormones, etc. In her free time, Lauren loves to spend time with her family and friends, exercise, and try out a new restaurant. She loves summertime and a weekend at the beach. Her greatest joy in life is her kids!