Teresa D. Pinnola, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in both pediatric and adult Neurosurgery and Craniofacial Surgery, working in close collaboration with Dr. Michael E. Tobias. Known to her patients and colleagues as Tessa, she brings a compassionate, patient-focused approach to every aspect of care. Tessa earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Binghamton University’s Decker School of Nursing, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from Pace University’s College of Health Professions. Her diverse clinical background spans Oncology, Intensive Care, Pediatrics, and private home healthcare, across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Actively involved in professional development, Tessa maintains memberships with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association. Her deep dedication to medicine and genuine passion for helping others inspire her to treat every patient with the same care and advocacy she would offer her own family.