Meet the Physicians and Providers

Talal Khan, MD

Talal Khan, MD, is a board-certified internist specializing in obesity medicine, preventive care, and chronic disease management at Personal Primary Care in Springfield, Massachusetts.

He believes lifestyle changes and healthy choices are crucial to helping his patients manage their chronic illnesses, lose weight, and avoid future complications. It is this holistic and functional approach to medicine that drives his practice.

Dr. Khan has always been passionate about primary care. He practiced in rural Maine, treating patients from all walks of life — Harvard professors and lobster fishermen alike — for five years before relocating to Western Massachusetts, his home for the last decade.

He received his medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical College in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and completed his residency at SUNY in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Khan has medical staff privileges at both Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.

When he’s not helping his patients reach their wellness goals, Dr. Khan enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, also a physician, and their three children.

Lauren Carra, PA-C

Lauren Carra is a board-certified physician assistant, who graduated from Springfield College in 2013. She is passionate about preventative primary care, and patient centered medicine. She has a passion for building relationships with her patients, and helping them live long, healthy lives. Lauren spent 7.5 years practicing hospital medicine at Mercy Medical Center and 2 years practicing medical oncology before she found her home at Personal Primary Care.

Lauren was born and raised in a small town in Maine and tries to stay authentic to her small-town roots. She resides with her husband and her two boys, Ben and Nolan. Her passion is running and training for road races, and motivating others to stay active and healthy. She enjoys to read, spend time with friends and family and cooking.

Erin Svrcek, PA-C

Erin Svrcek, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant and received her master’s degree from The George Washington University PA program in 2009.  Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Massachusetts.  She is passionate about primary care and preventive medicine which has been the main focus of her practice.  She also has experience in pulmonology, hospital medicine, urgent care and aesthetic medicine.  She strives to provide compassionate care in a collaborative approach with patients to meet their healthcare goals.

Outside of the office, Erin is a wife and mom of two children.  In her free time, she enjoys sports, yoga, reading, cooking and time spent outdoors.

Ashley Krupa, PA-C

Ashley Krupa, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who is passionate about primary care and patient-centered medicine. She completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Springfield College. Ashley specializes in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and obesity medicine. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle modifications and regular screenings to promote long-term wellness. Her approach prioritizes empathy and collaboration, ensuring each patient receives a personalized treatment plan.

A lifelong resident of Western Massachusetts, Ashley takes pride in her Polish heritage. She graduated from the PA program alongside her twin sister. Outside of medicine, Ashley enjoys spending time with her three nephews, family, and friends. Her hobbies include reading, cycling on her Peloton bike, and visiting Cape Cod every summer.

Anna Paula Rego, PA-C

Anna Paula Rego, who goes by Paula, is a board-certified physician assistant with over eleven years of experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and hematology/oncology. She graduated from Springfield College’s Physician Assistant program in 2015.

Paula is passionate about personalized primary care that combines preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyle habits. She values taking time to listen, helping patients understand their health, and developing practical treatment plans that reflect their individual needs and goals. Her experience across multiple specialties has broadened her perspective and strengthened her commitment to thoughtful, individualized care.

Her professional interests include weight management, menopause care, and hormone health. She continues to pursue education and training in these areas, with a focus on evidence-based approaches to improving health and quality of life.

Born and raised in Brazil, Paula speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish and enjoys caring for patients from diverse backgrounds. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, traveling, running, and staying active.

Samantha Birks, PA-C

Olivia Cyr, PA-C

Olivia Cyr PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant and a Springfield College graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Biology. After she completed her Bachelor’s Degree she obtained her Master’s Degree and completed her requirements for the Physician Assistant program. Olivia is committed to patient focused care and assisting patients with meeting their health care goals and needs. She has a true devotion to developing trusting patient relationships.

Olivia grew up in Western Massachusetts and is excited to stay local within her career. Outside of her profession she enjoys spending quality time with her family, going to the gym and traveling to new places.

Hassen Borhot, NP

Hassen is a board-certified practitioner who has been in practice since 2010. He is an experienced clinician and has practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings including internal medicine, obesity medicine, addiction medicine, emergency, medicine, urgent care, and hospital medicine. He is passionate about preventative, evidenced-based medicine as well as healthy alternative lifestyles.

He obtained his undergraduate training locally at Elms College in Chicopee MA and his graduate education at the University of Connecticut in Storrs CT. He is licensed in both MA and CT. He is a local product of Western Massachusetts and still resides here.

Caitlin Normoyle, PA-C

Blake Baskin, PA-C

Blake Baskin is a board-certified Physician Assistant who earned a Master of Science from Springfield College in 2025, with a background in nutrition and a passion for lifestyle medicine. Raised and now practicing locally, he is committed to making patient care feel personal and accessible in a time when health care information can be overwhelming.

 Blake focuses on bridging evidence-based medicine with practical tools like movement, nutrition, stress management, and patient education to support long-term wellness. Eager to grow in his craft, he stays current with evolving healthcare practices to better serve his community.

 Outside the clinic, Blake enjoys the gym, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, skiing, and spending time with friends.

Jade Kiang, PA-C

Jade Kiang is a board-certified physician assistant who believes that every patient’s health care journey is unique. She strives to provide holistic, compassionate care that combines evidence-based medicine with a focus on prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, quality of life, and shared decision-making. She works to build trusting relationships where patients feel heard and empowered to take an active role in their health while developing plans that reflect their needs, values, and goals.

Jade is excited to practice locally and serve the community she calls home. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Springfield College, with minors in Nutritional Science, Biology, and Social Justice. She continued her education there, earning a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and was inducted into the Pi Alpha Honor Society. In her free time, Jade enjoys traveling, volunteering, playing pickleball and tennis, and doing crafts.

Kim Estremera, MS, RD, CSOWM

Registered Dietitian | Board-Certified Specialist in Obesity | Weight Management