U.S. Bariatric Multidisciplinary Program Staff

Setting a goal is easy,
Meeting them requires effort.
Meeting a weight loss goal is a challenge that demands a team effort.
U.S. Bariatric offers a complete program to ensure your success.  Our professional staff is attentive to your complete care.  We recognize that people are more than flesh and bone: this is why we offer a variety of team members to assist you along this journey.

Surgery, Nutrition, Research, Wellness, Psychology.

Our Surgeons

Surgery

Many decide to have weight loss surgery with U.S. Bariatric because we have the "Whole Person Approach" to life-long weight management: treating the body, mind, and spirit.

Articles related to surgical issues

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Bariatrician

Medical weight loss is an option for those who do not qualify for surgery, or would prefer to attempt a more traditional solution before electing surgery as an option.  Many will succeed at weight loss and maintenance with the support of a physician and staff trained to meet your individual needs.

Bariatrician Articles

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Michelle Stewart, RDLD

Nutrition

Good nutrition is a key component to successful weight loss following bariatric surgery. Eating the correct foods in the correct amount will not only help a patient lose weight, but it will also contribute to overall good health and well-being.



Nutrition Articles

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Cynthia Buffington, Ph.D.

Research

Dr. Cynthia Buffington has been in the field of bariatrics for over a decade and currently serves as U.S. Bariatric's Director of Research.  She is world renown as an expert on obesity and has produced numerous authoritative reports on the subject.

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Research Articles

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Heidi Cherwony, Psy.D.

Psychology

Now that you have chosen to take back control of your life through weight loss surgery, let us help you maintain long-term weight-loss success.  It is imperative that you learn to replace food with some healthy alternatives.  We have the psychological tools ready to assist you in finding balance, happiness and health.

Psychology Articles

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Whitney Marema, RN

Nursing

Compassionate care and precise skill is required in the art and skill of bariatric nurses.  Our nurses are specifically trained to deal with the pre- and postoperative needs of bariatric patients.  




Nursing Articles

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Pamela Shenk, CHT

Wellness

Developed by the Center for Holistic Options, Inc., the BariWell program focuses on learning mind and body techniques to:

  • Feel calm before surgery

  • Strengthen your immune system

  • Have less discomfort after surgery

  • Recover much faster

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Click here to learn more about the BariWell Workshop.

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