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The team behind evolve surgical associates

Evolve Surgical Associates provides highly trained Certified Surgical First Assistants who support surgeons in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. Our team specializes in advanced procedures across multiple specialties, including robotic, orthopedic, neuro, spine, and plastic surgery.

Founded on the belief that exceptional surgical support improves both operating room efficiency and patient outcomes, Evolve Surgical Associates partners with surgeons to provide dependable, skilled assistance during every procedure.

Founder Message

A Message from Our Founder

“In the operating room, preparation, communication, and anticipation make all the difference. Evolve Surgical Associates was built to provide surgeons with dependable, highly trained surgical support they can trust every time they step into the OR.”

Alex Jones, CSFA
Founder, Evolve Surgical Associates

Meet our founder

Alex Jones, CSFA

Founder | Evolve Surgical Associates

Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) and founder of Evolve Surgical Associates, bringing extensive operating room experience and leadership in surgical support services. With academic training in both Biological Sciences and Psychology, Alex combines clinical precision with a strong understanding of surgical team dynamics.

He has assisted in a wide range of complex procedures, including robotic, orthopedic, neuro-spine, and plastic surgery, and holds multiple certifications in the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system. Known for his ability to anticipate surgeon needs and maintain efficient OR workflow, Alex is committed to providing dependable, highly skilled surgical support.

He founded Evolve Surgical Associates to deliver the level of preparation, communication, and professionalism that surgeons rely on to perform at their best and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

our team

Marcel Fisher, CSFA

Surgical First Assistant | Operations Manager

Marcel Fisher is a Certified Surgical First Assistant known for his precision, attention to detail, and collaborative approach in the operating room. He supports surgeons across a range of specialties, including colorectal, gynecology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery.

Prior to joining Evolve Surgical Associates, Marcel worked at a high-volume Level I trauma center in South Jersey and has extensive experience assisting in robotic procedures using the da Vinci surgical system.

Nicole Dillard, FNP, ENP

Executive Assistant

Nicole Dillard is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) who supports the operational coordination of Evolve Surgical Associates.

Her clinical background includes experience in Level I trauma centers and leading institutions such as Houston Methodist and New York Presbyterian, bringing strong clinical insight and organizational expertise to the surgical practice.