Kara Ruggiero

Kara Ruggiero is a skilled healthcare professional with extensive experience in diverse medical settings. Currently serving as a Psych PA at Aster Mental Health since August 2022, Ruggiero previously held the position of Cardiology Physician Assistant at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital from May 2019 to December 2021. Comprehensive clinical training was completed as a Physician Assistant Student during rotations across various specialties at Tufts University School of Medicine in 2017. Additionally, significant clinical experience was gained as a Clinical Care Technician in the Cardiomyopathy Intermediate Care Unit at Tufts Medical Center from October 2013 to December 2015. Ruggiero's earlier roles include serving as a Staff Assistant at Harvard Law School's Registrar's Office and a Teacher’s Aide Intern at the Carlson School for Cerebral Palsy. Ruggiero holds a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant studies from Tufts University School of Medicine and a Bachelor's degree in Health Science from Boston University.