What we do
Our software automates the surgical scheduling process and consolidates the workflow at surgical practices nationwide. Surgimate provides a centralized location for all data surrounding surgeries. This way, any stakeholder can access the information they need at any point in the process – including schedulers, managers and surgeons.
Our application replaces the hodgepodge of tools used to run back-office operations. Since 2010, we have helped surgical practices nationwide increase their operational efficiency, reduce wastage, and improve quality of care for patients across all surgical specialties.
Who we Are
We’re a technology company founded ten years ago by health-tech entrepreneur Rebecca Brygel. Our talented team of software engineers, healthcare experts, and data scientists have previously worked at such companies as IBM, Oracle, Cisco, and Verizon.
Working closely with managers, schedulers, and surgeons gives us unique insight into the everyday challenges faced by people in the industry. We spend a lot of time on the ground with our clients, even as we continue to expand, because it’s (still) the best way to build trusting partnerships.
Rebecca Brygel
Founder & CEO
Justin Rockman
VP Sales & Business Development
Yehuda Elitzur
CTO
Mirit Leon Mendelovich
VP People & Operations
Rebecca Brygel
Founder & CEO
A career entrepreneur, Rebecca is the driving force behind the company and its visionary. She’s also super hands-on, as comfortable chatting with schedulers about their workflow issues as she is in the boardroom. Instantly recognized by her Australian accent, Rebecca holds a BA in Business Management from Monash University and a Masters in Philosophy from Yeshiva University.
Justin Rockman
VP Sales & Business Development
The industry expert on surgical scheduling workflow optimization, Justin consults for surgical practices and lectures nationwide. Justin joined Surgimate after 8 years as a founding member of an IBM-acquired startup. A devoted husband and father of four, ultra-marathoner and lover of the outdoors, Justin studied law at Monash University and earned his MBA from Bar Ilan University.
Yehuda Elitzur
CTO
The company’s core developer for the past 6 years, Yehuda has been tinkering with code since his teens. A systems architect by training, he is responsible for all technical aspects of product design and development. This husband and father of three has a BSc in Computer Science from the Technion Institute of Technology and enjoys going to the gym in his spare time.
Mirit Leon Mendelovich
VP People & Operations
Mirit joined Surgimate to build and support organizational and individual capabilities through human resources strategies and practices. Before joining Surgimate, Mirit held senior positions in various hi-tech companies, and her true passion in the business world is Human Resources. Mirit is an enthusiast learner of a wide variety of topics, and in her spare time she works out at the gym.
Shosh Horesh
CFO
Sari Nossbaum
Director of Marketing
Arica Saltzman
Director of Professional Services
Reuben Kirshner
Implementation Manager
Shosh Horesh
CFO
Love for numbers, analyzing financial reports, and all aspects of business, drive Shosh to facilitate Surgimate’s growth. With twenty-five+ years of experience at a multi-national company, Shosh has the insights and background to make key financial decisions with confidence. When she isn’t running numbers in her head, Shosh is conquering trails on her mountain bike, painting watercolor pictures and enjoying time with her family. Shosh has a BA in Economics and Accounting from Monash University.
Sari Nossbaum
Director of Marketing
Sari was part of the founding Surgimate team, responsible for creating the company’s early corporate identity. Before joining Surgimate, Sari held marketing positions in fashion and food, and also worked as a freelance journalist. Sari is a keen swimmer and power yogi and holds a BA in Philosophy from Yeshiva University.
Arica Saltzman
Director of Professional Services
Arica loves order and process, which positions her perfectly to lead the Professional Services Team at Surgimate. She also has extensive experience managing and running an award winning Customer Service team for a Fortune 200 company. In her free time Arica enjoys running, historical fiction, and a nice glass of wine.
Reuben Kirshner
Implementation Manager
Reuben worked for different multinational companies and startups before joining Surgimate. With many years of experience in analyzing data and running informal programming, he enjoys making troubleshooting fun. He holds a B.Sc in Industrial Engineering and Management with a focus in Information Systems and is a certified personal trainer.
Saul Rabinowitz
Manager of Customer Success
Daniel Brief
Senior Developer
Michael Simons
Team Lead - R&D
Jack Kustanowitz
Senior Technical Advisor
Saul Rabinowitz
Manager of Customer Success
Having worked with leading PR and consulting firms, Saul utilizes his experience and deductive skills to ensure Surgimate clients get the results they want and keep their systems running smoothly. Outside of the office, you can find Saul enjoying quality time with his wife and two boys, catching up on his reading list of historical leaders’ biographies and running through scenic backcountry roads. Saul has an L.L.B in law and is a licensed attorney.
Daniel Brief
Senior Developer
Having worked for a range of companies, from Fortune 500 to startups, including having a hand in creating Answers.com, Daniel brings his extensive experience as a developer to the Surgimate team. Daniel has a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Miami and an MSc from Northwestern University. When he is not trying to keep up with his wife and five kids, he is busy reading, running, swimming and playing floor hockey (but not at the same time!).
Michael Simons
Team Lead - R&D
Coding in various environments for more than 20 years Michael has, among other things, constructed large transactional systems and written scan routines for a hospital's nuclear medicine department. A husband and father, he enjoys literature and music when he can find the time. Michael studied physics in university.
Jack Kustanowitz
Senior Technical Advisor
Jack has been creating user-facing software for more than 20 years, for larger companies such as Verizon and AOL as well as smaller companies and startups in the Boston and Washington, DC areas. Jack enjoys running and somehow manages to end up in Rome at least once a year. Jack has a BS in Computer Systems Engineering from Boston University and an MA in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.
Hodaya Pirian
Software Developer
Shirit Shachak Sibony
QA Manager
Lisa Hodes
Quality Assurance Engineer
Jeremy Davis
Digital Marketing Manager
Hodaya Pirian
Software Developer
Hodaya joined Surgimate fresh out of college, after completing her B.Sc in Computer Science. As a Full Stack Developer, Hodaya writes meticulous code in the back end and delivers Surgimate Practice’s attractive UI in the front end. Her eye for aesthetics comes as no surprise since she can be found drawing with acrylic paints in her spare time, and capturing landscapes with her SDR camera.
Shirit Shachak Sibony
QA Manager
QA is in Shirit’s DNA. She came to Surgimate with over 15 years of experience working at some of the world’s top software companies. If it hasn’t been approved by Shirit, it doesn’t get shipped. With Shirit, “everything is possible”, she’s a hands-on mom and is earning her BA in Computer Programming at the Open University.
Lisa Hodes
Quality Assurance Engineer
A Mancunian with a degree from the University of London, Lisa began her career in the Business Information Service of the British Library. Discovering hidden gems in stacks of information led Lisa to an interest in research & tech. With more than fifteen years in QA, Lisa is intrigued by the forensics and detective work of it all, pinpointing problems at their source and enabling a final high-quality product. Lisa recently finished a “HandyWoman” course where she learned how to fix blinds and build a cabinet.
Jeremy Davis
Digital Marketing Manager
Jeremy brings his passion for digital marketing to the Surgimate team. Building on his experience working for a marketing agency, he is excited to work in-house for a company that strives to change the healthcare industry. Between homebrewing beer and marathon running, Jeremy has not let his loyalty for his hometown Cleveland sports teams crush his spirit too much. He holds a BA in Political Science and Communication from Rutgers University and MA in Internet and New Media from Hebrew University.
Sophie Sklar
Digital Document Manager
Tom Solomon
Integration Manager
Daniel Swiery
Customer Support Associate
Susan Sheldon
Office Manager
Sophie Sklar
Digital Document Manager
Sophie joined the Surgimate Customer Success team with versatile skills and experience from the biotech industry and non-profit world. Her B.A in Semitic Languages at University College London, helps her interpret all the cryptic support tickets she receives on a daily basis. When she isn’t managing all the forms for Surgimate Practice, she runs half marathons and spends time with her family.
Tom Solomon
Integration Manager
Tom has a knack for technology and systems. He also spent five years in Australia, managing operations for a parking tech company. He brings his experience with both customers and technology to his role at Surgimate. In his spare time, Tom loves to dance and he teaches salsa and assorted dance styles. He holds a Diploma of Marketing and Communication.
Daniel Swiery
Customer Support Associate
A former data analyst and educator, Daniel combines his analytical and educational skills to ensure customers have a successful experience with the product. When he isn’t cycling to save the world, hiking or swimming, you can find Daniel relaxing to some jazz or strumming out some tunes on his guitar. He holds a BSc in Psychology from London South Bank University and a Masters in Policy Analysis and Evaluation from the Institute of Education, London.
Susan Sheldon
Office Manager
After a brief hiatus from the hi-tech healthcare world, Susan is happy to be back in the field bringing with her fifteen years of experience in HR and operations. In her spare time, Susan can be often found traveling, reading or playing mah jongg. She holds an MS Human Resource Management and Development from National Louis University and a BA in English Communications from Yeshiva University.
Rena Rotter
Sales Development Representative
Elisheva Katsman
Bookkeeper
Maayan Bouzaglou
Software Developer
Rena Rotter
Sales Development Representative
Rena is a registered nurse and has worked at Mount Sinai in New York and Kaiser Permanente as a Travel ICU Nurse. Rena recently decided to shift from the clinical side of things and explore the business side of healthcare with Surgimate. In her spare time, Rena practices yoga, loves dancing and eating Indian food at a local pop-up restaurant. Rena earned her BS in Nursing from NYU.
Elisheva Katsman
Bookkeeper
With a passion for solving puzzles and number games, Elisheva ensures the finances at Surgimate always add up. With a BA in Education, multiple bookkeeping courses under her belt, and 10+ years experience, Elisheva can manipulate and restructure any Excel Spreadsheet with ease. In her spare time, she likes to read and spend time with her family.
Want to join our team?
We’re interested to hear from talented individuals who can help us achieve our mission. If you see a role for yourself at Surgimate, no matter what your background or experience, write to us at hr@surgimate.com
Stephen Blattner, MD MBA
Strategic Advisor
Louis Ralofsky, MD
Strategic Advisor
Guy Gordon
Creative Advisor
Ariella Berger
Strategic Advisor
Stephen Blattner, MD MBA
Strategic Advisor
Stephen Blattner MD MBA has over 30 years of healthcare experience as a clinician, clinical investigator, organizational leader, executive coach, and healthcare management consultant. He is the Founding Principal of exăgoMD which implements transformational clinical and business strategies while building executive leadership effectiveness. He holds an AB from Cornell University, his MS and MD from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and an MBA from Boston University.
Louis Ralofsky, MD
Strategic Advisor
Lou Ralofsky MD CPE brings over 18 years of healthcare experience as a clinical and organizational leader and serial entrepreneur to Surgimate. He has been responsible for strategic, operational and leadership engagements and has facilitated alliances between healthcare organizations, vendors, and physicians.
Dr. Ralofsky holds a BS from the University of Dayton, received his MD from Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and is a Certified Physician Executive.
Dr. Ralofsky holds a BS from the University of Dayton, received his MD from Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and is a Certified Physician Executive.
Guy Gordon
Creative Advisor
A former senior strategist at global ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi, Guy created award-winning campaigns for the likes of P&G, Carlsberg, Ford, and Coca-Cola. Guy is responsible for visual communications and brand voice at Surgimate. Born and bred in Ireland, Guy is father to three girls and a keen runner and mountain biker. He holds a BA in War Studies from King’s College London.
Ariella Berger
Strategic Advisor
Ariella has 25 years of accomplished senior professional leadership experience in finance, strategy & venture capital. An autodidact, Ariella's work covers multiple industry fields, including critical and influential contributions pioneering mobility policy and tech hubs. Today she advises CEOs on strategy, finance & decision-making. Ariella sits on the Exec Board of several organizations and holds a BSc in Math & Philosophy and a MSc in Mathematical Trading & Finance.
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