Meet Our Team

Sarah Malaniak, MBA, CASC, is the Chief Operating Officer at The Peer Group for Plastic Surgery. Since starting her healthcare journey in 1998, Ms. Malaniak has spent a majority of her career in the Ambulatory Surgical Center industry. She has extensive knowledge and experience in healthcare operations overseeing the business, financial, regulatory and clinical aspects. Sarah obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Berkeley College in 2008 and her Healthcare MBA from The George Washington University School of Business in 2023. Ms. Malaniak also holds the CASC certification which she obtained in 2014. Sarah lives in Bergen County, NJ with her husband, Daniel, and has three sons, Nicholas, Matthew, and Chase. Ms. Malaniak is a fierce advocate for organ donation and transplantation, being a transplant survivor herself. In her spare time Sarah volunteers her time to The NJ Sharing Network and various other non-profit organizations.

Karen joined The Peer Group in 2008 and currently holds the position of Skincare Manager, where she is responsible for leading the operations of the skin care division of the practice. Karen prioritizes her time in education to keep a renewed perspective and working knowledge of the ever-evolving skin care market. She has attended many skin care educational platforms and has been selected to offer her expertise in several peer-to-peer presentations for SkinMedica, Diamond Glow, HydraFacial and ISDIN brands. While educating patients on proper skin care is important to Karen, she approaches each patient individually in developing a skin care program that is in their best interest and within their expectation. Her number one priority is providing the patients of The Peer Group with detailed treatment plans and superior outcomes.

Stephanie has over 25 years of experience as an aesthetician and skin care expert, joining The Peer Group in 2002. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science and is a graduate of the University of Aesthetics & Wellness and the Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics – Skin Care and Makeup. Stephanie understands that good skin care comes from within and helps her patients achieve healthy cellular turnover. Her priority is education and promoting the importance of self-care. Outside of her professional life, Stephanie enjoys time with her husband Tom walking, bike riding, traveling, and cooking healthy meals together.

Rachel has been a skin care professional for more than 20 years and is a graduate of Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care, and Makeup. Her philosophy on skin care is to restore yourself to optimum health physically, mentally, and emotionally. There is no greater feeling than being able to help someone accomplish their goals and love their end results. Pampering others and giving them the knowledge of maintaining, preserving, and repairing their skin makes every day fulfilling.

Sarah has been a medical assistant for five years and joined The Peer Group within the last year. Sarah is certified through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and completed her course work at community college. She loves making patients feel comfortable and at ease. She always has a smile on her face and loves communicating with the patients. Outside of work, Sarah loves to spend time being a newlywed and enjoying the outdoors.

For more than 20 years, Annrica has provided our patients with personalized attention while assisting them through the consultation and scheduling process. She has the knowledge and experience to answer all questions about surgical and non-surgical procedures. As your liaison between the physicians and staff, Annrica is accessible and supportive during every step of your journey and looks forward to making your entire experience the very best.

Jessica has been with The Peer Group since 2000 and has worked in plastic surgery for 25 years. She is BLS and ACLS certified and a member of the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses. Jessica is the director of nursing at our state-licensed on-site ambulatory surgery center. On her days off, Jessica enjoys cooking and traveling to new destinations.

Daryl has been a registered nurse for 30 years, working at Morristown Medical Center on a medical-surgical floor, telemetry, and the emergency department prior to coming to The Peer Group in 2005. She keeps her BLS, CPR, and ACLS certifications current. Daryl assists on our surgical team in the operating room as a pre-operative nurse, circulating nurse, recovery room nurse, and the alternate director of nursing. In her free time, Daryl enjoys hanging out with family and friends, working out, and going to the beach in the summer.