The Practice

Peter D’Auria

MA, RPA-C

Peter is a Registered and Certified Physician Assistant who joined the Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center in August of 2003. Peter currently performs cosmetic and medical procedures with Laser, Intense Pulsed Light, Radiofrequency Devices, and Duplex Ultrasound for endovenous procedures. 

Peter has extensive knowledge regarding these rejuvenating and interventional modalities and has attended multiple international laser and phlebology conferences and certifying courses. He received a master’s degree in Pathology from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Science (SUNY) where he conducted research on the human immune system. 

In addition to his Physician Assistant degree from Daemen College, he also has a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY). Peter is a fellow of the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, the American College of Phlebology, the Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the New York State Society of Physician Assistants, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. When not in the office, Peter is likely to be found trying to keep up with his daughters, preferably on a mountain or a river.

Bridget Burruano

RPA-C

Bridget is a Registered and Certified Physician Assistant with over 15 years of experience, who joined the Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center in 2010. Under intensive hands-on training by Dr. Buscaglia and Dr. Brauer, Bridget has quickly become a very confident and adept practitioner in cosmetic dermatology, laser therapy, and cosmetic skin care.

Additional training included laser and cosmetic education at the international annual laser conference. Bridget currently performs cosmetic laser treatments including Fraxel laser, pigmented lesions, vascular lesion treatment, Zeltiq Coolsculpting, microdermabrasion, and glycolic peels. In addition, she has extensive knowledge of facial rejuvenation and skincare.

Bridget received her Bachelor of Science Degree from D’Youville College as part of the second graduating class. As Adjunct Faculty for the Physician Assistant Program at Daemen College, she enjoys helping to educate the future of the PA profession. She is a member of the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Robin Locurcio

BS, RT, (R), RDMS (AB,OB/GYN,BR) RVT(VT)

Robin is a Registered Medical Sonographer who joined the Cosmetic Vein & Laser Center in April 2008. Robin currently performs diagnostic duplex ultrasound and ultrasound-guided endovenous procedures. Robin has a vast knowledge of vascular ultrasound technology in addition to being a registered abdominal, obstetrics, gynecology, and breast sonographer with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Robin is also a Registered Radiologic Technologist who received her Bachelor of Science and Radiology Studies from Empire State College. She has a prior Associate's Degree in Math, Science, and Technology from CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology. Robin is a member of the American College of Phlebology, the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. She is a Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS). Above all, Robin enjoys spending time with her husband Joe, and her three children.

Lauren Wojtulski

Medical Aesthetician

Lauren is a caring and highly experienced Licensed Medical Aesthetician with a passion for enhancing patients’ skin health at CVLC.

With a love of all things skin and beauty, Lauren received her Aesthetician License from the Continental School of Beauty Culture in Buffalo, and has completed advanced training in Lasers, Morpheus8 RF Microneedling, CoolSculpting®, Hydrafacial®, and Dermaplaning.

Lauren takes an educational approach when developing treatment plans for her patients, tailoring in-office and at-home skincare protocols to achieve and maintain the most elevated of outcomes. Her favorite treatments for rapid, glowing results include Microinfusion, Hydrafacial, and Dermaplaning.

Born and raised in Buffalo, Lauren enjoys discovering new restaurants and spending time with her family and adorable Cavapoo, Winston.

Katie Johnson

Medical Aesthetician

With a positive and caring demeanor, CVLC Licensed Medical Aesthetician, Katie, loves to provide elevated, clinically-proven care to enhance skin quality.

Katie has had a lifelong love of skin care. With her mother as a role model, she has understood the importance of a consistent skincare routine since her early teens. She believes that taking care of your skin doesn’t have to be difficult and enjoys being able to provide expert advice and transformative results to her patients by combining in-office treatments with at-home care.

Katie received her Aesthetician License from The Salon Professional Academy in Buffalo and is highly experienced in laser and microneedling treatments. She takes a collaborative approach by getting to know her patients and developing treatment plans that yield consistent, long-term results.

Outside of work, Katie can be found spending quality time with her boyfriend, family, and dog, Winnie. After many years of living in NYC, she is enjoying exploring her new hometown of Buffalo and discovering new restaurants.