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Gastric Bypass Surgeon and Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery Program, St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence surgeon
- Board certified by American Board of Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Received medical degree from Temple University Medical School
- Surgical residency at Case Western Reserve and Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland
- With 19 years experience and thousands of laparoscopic procedures performed, was the first in the Lehigh Valley to perform laparoscopic gall bladder and common duct surgery in 1990
- Performed approximately 800 laparoscopic gastric bypasses and revisions with complications far below the national average
- Named "Top Doc in the Lehigh Valley" by Lehigh Valley Magazine
- Recipient of the Morning Call's Readers Choice Award for One of the Best Surgeons 2006
- Named Top Surgeon in Guide to America's Top Surgeons: Consumer Resource Council of America
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Bariatric Surgeon and General Surgeon
- Earned medical degree from Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Mayor de San Andres, La Paz, Bolivia
- Completed surgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; and at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Completed Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston, MA
- During his fellowship, he participated in more than 400 laparoscopic bariatric cases in a formal bariatric surgery fellowship. Since finishing his fellowship in 2006, he has participated in or performed more than 130 laparoscopic bariatric procedures, including lap bands, gastric bypasses and sleeve gastrectomies.
- Named a Top Surgeon in Guide to America's Top Surgeons; Consumer Research Council of America, 2007 Edition
- Winner of Excellence in Teaching awards from both Harvard and Tufts medical schools in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Fluent in Spanish
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Director, Bariatric Surgery Program, St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
- Received degrees in registered nursing from Lehigh Carbon Community College and Cedar Crest College
- Received masters of science degree from King's College
- Certified in Bariatric Nursing
- Member, National Association of Bariatric Nurses
- Ensures program compliance with all quality and accreditation standards
- Provides staff education
- Provides patient education and support
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Coordinator, Bariatric Surgery Program, St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
- Received degree in registered nursing from St. Luke's School of Nursing
- Conducts pre-surgical visits to explain procedure and discuss expectations
- Follows up with patients post surgery at regular intervals to monitor progress and address any questions or concerns
- Organizes and conducts support groups
- Provides patient support through a web forum
- Gastric Bypass patient – 2004
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Patient Care Manager, South One - Bariatric Unit
- Received degree in registered nursing from St. Luke's School of Nursing
- Currently pursuing masters in science from St. Joseph's College
- Patient Care Manager of inpatient Bariatric Unit
- Provide oversight of patient care services on Med/Surg/Telemetry Unit
- Gastric Bypass patient – 2007
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Dietitian, Bariatric Surgery Program, St Luke's Hospital & Health Network
- Received bachelor's degree in Nutrition from Penn State University
- Received master's degree in Nutrition Education from Immaculata College
- Registered dietitian and Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Educates gastric bypass surgery patients about nutrition and lifestyle behavior changes needed before and after gastric bypass surgery
- Actively involved with the bariatric support group
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Social Worker, Bariatric Surgery Program, St Luke's Hospital & Health Network
- Awarded master's of arts degree in Leadership and Public Administration from Centenary College
- Received master's of social work from Rutgers University
- Received bachelor's of science in Mental Health Rehabilitation from Thomas Edison State College
- Licensed clinical social worker
- Licensed clinical provider in field of addictions
- Past adjunct instructor in Graduate Counseling Psychology Program at Centenary College
- Provides education regarding emotional and social issues impacting bariatric surgery patients
- Offers private consultations with patients who may be struggling with their decision
- Actively involved with bariatric surgery support group
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Lifestyle Specialist, Bariatric Surgery Program, St Luke's Hospital & Health Network
- Received degree in occupational therapy at Alvernia University
- Member Lehigh Valley Hand Society
- Member – Stroke Rehab Team
- Helps develop a safe exercise routine to aid in weight loss and strength building
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