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Bariatric Surgery Program

Exceptional Staff

The staff of the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Bariatric Surgery Program consists of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals in a broad range of medical specialties. Together and in one-on-one consultations, members of this team offer superior medical knowledge and coordinated patient care.

  • Surgeons are board-certified with extensive experience in minimally invasive, as well as open weight loss operations. They offer the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LapBand®, Realize® band), laparoscopic or open Roux en Y gastric bypass, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedures.
  • Our nurse practitioner sees patients in clinic, has extensive training and is experienced with the health issues of people who have had or are planning to have bariatric surgery.
  • On-staff psychologists do pre-surgery evaluations and post-operation counseling to ensure patients are emotionally prepared for all aspects of the surgical procedure as well as post-surgical lifestyle changes.
  • A registered dietitian instructs patients on food and calorie intake in a pre-operation class. Dietitians are available by phone or in person following an operation for consultation regarding eating patterns, health maintenance and safe weight loss.
  • Specialists with advanced training in bariatric-related medical conditions provide pre- and post-surgical assessments and care as needed.


 

Bariatric Surgery Team

James R. Wallace, MD, PhD
Medical College of Wisconsin Surgeon
Director, Bariatric Surgery Program
Member, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
View Dr. Wallace video.

Matthew I. Goldblatt, MD, FACS
Medical College of Wisconsin Surgeon
Member, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
View Dr. Goldblatt video.

Jon C. Gould, MD, FACS
Medical College of Wisconsin Surgeon
Chief, Division of General Surgery
Member, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
View Dr. Gould video.

Nedra Ohm, RN, BSN, CBN
Nurse Coordinator, Certified Bariatric Nurse

Catherine English, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Member, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Brad Grunert, PhD and Mark Rusch, PhD
Medical College of Wisconsin Psychologists

Sarah Zangerle, RD, CD
Registered Dietitian, Certified in Adult Weight Management

Other Bariatric Specialists Providing Patient Care

Lois Connolly, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Anesthesiologist

Rose Franco, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Pulmonologist

Samer Gawrieh, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Hepatologist

Kia Saeian, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Gastroenterologist

Chris Truskowski, PT
Physical Therapist

 

 

Date: Nov. 28, 2011

Online Editor(s): Richard Petre

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