Joanne Vitale received her board certification in physician assistant studies in 1998 from Thomas Jefferson University. For nearly 25 years, she has enjoyed clinical experience and extensive training in a variety of disciplines, including plastic surgery, aesthetics, and emergency medicine. Additionally, Joanne trained for one year in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery and received certification in daVinci robotic surgery. Her primary focus for the last 15 years has been to learn and master various non-invasive treatments in the field of aesthetics while she maintains privileges at hospitals and surgical facilities on Long Island as first assistant in the OR in plastic surgery.
Joanne is a clinical preceptor to physician assistant students from Marist College and NYIT and formerly enjoyed teaching other students from physician assistant programs over her 21-year tenure. She trains physicians, physician assistants, and nurses in various injectable and laser modalities in New York. Joanne has contributed as a medical consultant to an educational publication in nursing, titled Fundamentals in Nursing, since 2014. Joanne has maintained her membership as a fellow in the New York State Society of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants since 1998.
Her passion for aesthetics began while she worked in the emergency department, where she often repaired facial lacerations and realized the importance of creating balance. Joanne went on from there to become a master injector with a goal to always attain beautiful and natural-looking results. As the founder of VITRA Aesthetics Clinic, she was determined to create a space where everyone has access to the highest quality of care by a team of master injectors in an elevated and professional environment. Joanne is passionate about ensuring that VITRA provides an unparalleled experience while achieving gorgeous, natural, and balanced results.
In her free time, Joanne enjoys traveling with her family and the outdoors.
