Ludlow Medical Center

200 Center St. | Ludlow MA

Call Us: (413) 589-7176

The providers at Ludlow Medical Center serves its patients with supportive, compassionate, and quality care for individuals in the Hampden County area, surrounding communities, Western Massachusetts and beyond.

Jessica Batalha Libiszewski is a board certified Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from American International College with a Bachelors in nursing in 2001. Jessica worked at Baystate Medical Center for six years on the surgical intermediate care unit while returning to complete her Masters in Science at the University of Massachusetts in 2007. She also holds an Aesthetics Certification through the National Laser Institute.

She started her NP career at Dr. Gino Mercadante’s in 2007, and is now the established owner of Ludlow Medical Center since 2020. She prides herself in the accomplishments of being a local business owner in primary care, while also being the business owner of Timeless Radiance Med Spa since 2017, where she provides medical grade aesthetic services to her clients.

She is a proud wife and mother of 3 beautiful children. She spends her free time watching her children play sports, as well as hiking, kickboxing, weight lifting and spending time with friends and family.

"Practicing in Ludlow has been one of the best moves I’ve ever made,” states Dr. Gino Mercadante and added “I enjoy the ‘sense of community’ and friendliness of the local patrons.” Dr. Mercadante has been practicing in Ludlow for over 35 years. He and his family are from the area. Born in Belgium and migrated to Agawam, MA, his education and internship remained close to home. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1981 from Springfield College. During his college years, he worked at local hospitals and nursing homes until he was accepted to medical school at the University of New England near Portland, Maine. There he was elected Class President, and he was Editor in Chief of the medical school newspaper. Upon graduating in 1987, Dr. Mercadante became a scholastic member of Sigma,Sigma,Phi. Twice board certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Mercadante completed his 3-year residency program at the Berkshire Medical Center of Pittsfield, MA. There he was awarded ‘Intern of the Year’. In 1994, he started a solo practice in Ludlow. He now has a large thriving practice at the current location of 200 Center Street. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, and currently is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center, and Baystate Medical Center.

Maria Zammarelli, PA-C is originally from Massachusetts. She graduated from Worcester State University with her Bachelors in Biology and went on to receive her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS in Worcester. In her free time, Maria enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching countless hours of HGTV, and riding her peloton.

**DOT Certified**

Jamie Budaj is an NCCPA certified Physician Assistant. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Jamie then went on to complete her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Westfield State University. Outside of the practice, Jamie enjoys spending time hiking and biking with her German Shepherd.

Tran Lam is originally from Vietnam and has been living in Massachusetts for about 10 years. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Massachusetts and worked on a medical floor at Baystate Medical Center for more than 4 years. She then went on and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Bay Path University and she is now a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. When she is not practicing medicine, she enjoys reading thrillers, watching Netflix medical shows and spending time with her beautiful daughter.

Bianca Culhane is a board-certified physician assistant who is passionate about primary care and preventative medicine. Bianca graduated from Springfield College with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, a minor in Nutrition Sciences, and as a PAEA Pi Alpha National Honor Society member.

Bianca grew up in Western Massachusetts and enjoys being outdoors, running, and spending time with family and friends.

Monday	7:30 - 7:00
Tuesday	7:30 - 7:00
Wednesday	7:30 - 7:00
Thursday	7:30 - 7:00
Friday	7:30 - 4:00
Saturday	8:00 - 12:00

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Jessica Batalha Libiszewski, CFNP	Dr. Gino Mercadante	Maria Zammarelli, PA-C
Jessica Batalha Libiszewski is a board certified Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from American International College with a Bachelors in nursing in 2001. Jessica worked at Baystate Medical Center for six years on the surgical intermediate care unit while returning to complete her Masters in Science at the University of Massachusetts in 2007. She also holds an Aesthetics Certification through the National Laser Institute. She started her NP career at Dr. Gino Mercadante’s in 2007, and is now the established owner of Ludlow Medical Center since 2020. She prides herself in the accomplishments of being a local business owner in primary care, while also being the business owner of Timeless Radiance Med Spa since 2017, where she provides medical grade aesthetic services to her clients. She is a proud wife and mother of 3 beautiful children. She spends her free time watching her children play sports, as well as hiking, kickboxing, weight lifting and spending time with friends and family.	"Practicing in Ludlow has been one of the best moves I’ve ever made,” states Dr. Gino Mercadante and added “I enjoy the ‘sense of community’ and friendliness of the local patrons.” Dr. Mercadante has been practicing in Ludlow for over 35 years. He and his family are from the area. Born in Belgium and migrated to Agawam, MA, his education and internship remained close to home. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1981 from Springfield College. During his college years, he worked at local hospitals and nursing homes until he was accepted to medical school at the University of New England near Portland, Maine. There he was elected Class President, and he was Editor in Chief of the medical school newspaper. Upon graduating in 1987, Dr. Mercadante became a scholastic member of Sigma,Sigma,Phi. Twice board certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Mercadante completed his 3-year residency program at the Berkshire Medical Center of Pittsfield, MA. There he was awarded ‘Intern of the Year’. In 1994, he started a solo practice in Ludlow. He now has a large thriving practice at the current location of 200 Center Street. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, and currently is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center, and Baystate Medical Center.	Maria Zammarelli, PA-C is originally from Massachusetts. She graduated from Worcester State University with her Bachelors in Biology and went on to receive her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS in Worcester. In her free time, Maria enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching countless hours of HGTV, and riding her peloton. DOT Certified

Jamie Budaj, PA-C	Tran Lam, DNP	Bianca Culhane, PA-C
Jamie Budaj is an NCCPA certified Physician Assistant. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Jamie then went on to complete her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Westfield State University. Outside of the practice, Jamie enjoys spending time hiking and biking with her German Shepherd.	Tran Lam is originally from Vietnam and has been living in Massachusetts for about 10 years. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Massachusetts and worked on a medical floor at Baystate Medical Center for more than 4 years. She then went on and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Bay Path University and she is now a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. When she is not practicing medicine, she enjoys reading thrillers, watching Netflix medical shows and spending time with her beautiful daughter.	Bianca Culhane is a board-certified physician assistant who is passionate about primary care and preventative medicine. Bianca graduated from Springfield College with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, a minor in Nutrition Sciences, and as a PAEA Pi Alpha National Honor Society member. Bianca grew up in Western Massachusetts and enjoys being outdoors, running, and spending time with family and friends.

	Aurora Akers, CPPM