Meet the Team

At ACF Anesthesia, our team of board certified anesthesia providers is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care. Each provider possesses extensive training and experience, ensuring that we meet the unique needs of surgeons and patients alike. Our collaborative approach allows us to customize anesthesia plans that prioritize patient safety and comfort while enhancing surgical outcomes.

  • Anesthesiologist

    Dr. Valery Rivas Cuesta grew up in the Dominican Republic. She was awarded the national Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship upon her high school graduation. Under this prestigious program, she completed an integrated pre-medical and medical school program at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) School of Medicine, obtaining Magna Cum Laude honors and becoming the top graduating student in her class. From there, she moved to the United States, where she underwent her internship and anesthesiology residency training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West-Morningside Hospitals in New York City. She obtained her American Board of Anesthesiology certification and went on to work as an attending anesthesiologist at the Saint Clare’s Dover and Denville Hospitals in New Jersey. She then shifted her focus to providing general, neuraxial and regional anesthesia, as well as sedation services in outpatient settings, such as surgery centers and offices throughout Northern New Jersey.

    Education and Certifications:

    Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship, 2009

    Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) School of Medicine Medical Doctor (MD) degree, 2015

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West-Morningside Hospitals internship and anesthesiology residency, 2020

    American Board of Anesthesiology certification, 2021

    ACLS, BLS & PLAS Certified

  • Business Manager

    Steven Franzetti is the Business Manager for ACF Anesthesia. He has a strong background in project management which ensures that our services remain efficient and aligned with the needs of our surgical partners. This includes overseeing scheduling, billing processes, and compliance with regulatory standards. His focus on effective communication and support helps facilitate seamless interactions between our anesthesia providers and the surgical team, ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

    Prior to ACF Anesthesia, Steven worked in management consulting and financial services.

    Education and Certifications:

    Gettysburg College Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 2013

    Columbia Business School Masters in Business Administration, 2023