COPS Team

Maria

Executive Assistant

Maria joined Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in 2021, focusing on making the patient experience excellent from start to finish. She schedules patients for clinic and surgery and assists with financial and logistical questions. Maria keeps track of Dr. Phelps’s schedule and manages various business meetings and speaking engagements. She was born and raised in Chicagoland and is fluent in Greek.

Jazmin

Practice Manager

Jazmin joined Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in 2022, focusing on growing the practice and constantly improving the patient experience. She has experience working as a medical assistant in ophthalmology and neurology and providing various cosmetic treatments. She was born and raised in Chicagoland and is fluent in Spanish.

Hayley

Director of Nursing

Hayley is the director of nursing at Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. She serves as the surgical scrub and circulating nurse as well as delivering aesthetic treatments for our patients. Hayley comes to COPS with experience in the cardiac stepdown unit of a major Chicago hospital. She has a passion for aesthetics and when she’s not working she spends time with her husband and two dogs.

Grace

Registered Nurse

Grace joined Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in 2025 to provide aesthetic treatments and post-operative care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Xavier University in 2020 and gained hands-on experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Loyola University Medical Center. Grace is excited to be part of Dr. Phelps’s team and looks forward to growing her expertise in medical aesthetics.

Sergio

Clinical Research Coordinator

Sergio is a medical doctor who fills many roles at COPS. He is the clinical research coordinator for our ongoing clinical trials as well as quality control for medical records and documentation. Sergio is bilingual and plans to pursue residency and fellowship in the future.

Pavini

Medical Scribe

Pavini joined Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in 2025 as a medical scribe. She earned her B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago and is currently completing a pre-medical program at Northwestern University. Prior to joining the practice, she worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at UChicago Medicine and gained experience in healthcare consulting.

Pavini is excited to be part of Dr. Phelps’s team and enjoys learning from each case while supporting patients through their surgical journey.

Ashley, PharmD

Director of Clinical Skincare

Ashley joined Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in 2025 as a skincare specialist at our Lincoln Park office. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and brings a strong background in product formulation, patient counseling, and dermatological care.

With a passion for evidence-based skincare, Ashley collaborates closely with our surgical and aesthetic teams to create customized regimens that align with each patient’s unique needs. She is committed to ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and satisfaction.