Meet our Team

Umesh Masharani, MBBS

Beatrice Hong, MD

Kate Hobbs Knutson, MD/MPH

Bill Polonsky, PhD

Nupur Mehta, MD/MPH

Jill Paulson, MD

Endocrinologist

Dr. Jill Paulson is an endocrinologist with a dedication to caring for patients with diabetes mellitus leveraging technology and the latest research. She has been both a clinician and a teacher for over a decade, and she is thrilled to join Ryse Health in its mission to free the world from the burden of chronic disease.

Jillian Morgan, RD, CDCES

diabetes care specialist

Jillian cares deeply about patient care. Through medical nutrition therapy and diabetes education, her mission is to empower patients to be drivers of their health. She has experience in many healthcare settings spanning New York, California, South Carolina, DC.

Pooja Alapaty, MHA

Practice Manager

Pooja is passionate about increasing the quality of care for patients using evidenced-based methods and patient-centered/value based care. She has recently completed her MHA degree and looks forward to pursuing her ambulatory care passions.

Casey Hassett, LCSW, MSW

Behavioral Health Specialist

Casey is a social worker and therapist who is passionate about meeting clients where they are and empowering them in their journey with chronic disease. She is excited to join Ryse Health and work with a team that is dedicated to providing value-based care.

Shelby Webster

HEALTH COACH

Shelby strives to help each patient feel comfortable and confident in their medical care both in person and virtually. She holds a degree in exercise science and has worked in a variety of clinical roles, always supporting patients in overall healthy living.