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We realize that losing weight is not an easy thing to do. Emotional support is a key component of our program. Most people need ample encouragement to lose weight and keep it off. Our physicians and dietitians have years of experience in caring for overweight people.

Caroline Apovian, MD, FACN
Director of Nutrition and Weight Management Clinic, Nutrition Physician Specialist

Nawfal Istfan, MD, PhD
Nutrition Physician Specialist

Lalita Khaodhiar, MD
Endocrinologist, Nutrition Physician Specialist

Stephanie Spaide, MS, RD, LDN
Director, Outpatient Nutrition Services Areas of interest: Weight Management, Surgical Weight Loss, Eating Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Jean Carr, MS, RD, CDE, LDN
Areas of Interest: Diabetes, Weight Management

Laura Foresta RD, LDN
Areas of Interest: Weight Management, Cardiac Disease, Sports Nutrition

Kelly Karlstad MS, RD, LDN
Areas of Interest: Weight Management, Oncology, Diabetes

SURGERY TEAM:

Donald Hess, MD
Miguel Burch, MD
Tony Fiscale, RN, Program Coordinator
Wendy Anderson, MS RD LDN