A U.S. Army Major, Dr. Mazza received a Bronze Star for his service as General Surgeon with the 25th Infantry during the Vietnam War. His numerous appointments include service as HMC's Chairman of the Department of Surgery, President of its Medical Staff, as well as a member of the Board of Directors. He served as a surgical consultant at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke and the Federal Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leeds, MA. He earned his B.A. in Biology, graduating cum laude from the University of Buffalo. Dr. Mazza earned his medical degree from the State University of New York, and Syracuse University.