Contact Us
If you have specific questions or want more information about surgical weight loss,
please call:
614-293-5123
or e-mail
obesitysurgery@osumc.edu
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Bariatric Surgery Program consists of board certified bariatric surgeons, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, psychologists and exercise physiologists who are among the most experienced in evaluating and counseling patients to prepare them for this life-changing, lifesaving procedure and help ensure long-term success.
Our board certified surgeons are the most experienced in central Ohio. They were the first in central Ohio to use a minimally invasive approach for gastric bypass surgery and the first in Ohio to perform laparoscopic gastric banding.
Our Team
Surgery Team
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Bradley Needleman, MD, FACS
Medical Director, Ohio State's Bariatric Surgery Program
Medical Degree: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Specialty Training: Washington Hospital Center
OSU Appointment: 2000
Certification: American Board of Surgery
AMBS Center of Excellence Surgeon: 2004 |
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Dean J. Mikami, MD
Medical Degree: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Specialty Training: University of Hawaii; The Ohio State University Medical Center
OSU Appointment: 2003
Certification: American Board of Surgery
AMBS Center of Excellence Surgeon: 2004 |
Clinical Care Team
Kathy Foreman, RN, MSN, CNP – Certified Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Foreman evaluates patients prior to surgery, performs gastric banding adjustments, teaches portions of our BLAST weight management education class, and provides long-term follow-up care.
Kirsten Houck, RN, MS, CNP – Certified Nurse Practitioner
Ms.
Houck evaluates patients prior to surgery, performs gastric banding
adjustments, teaches portions of our BLAST weight management education
class, and provides long-term follow-up care.
Franie Ahmad, RN – Clinic Nurse
Ms. Ahmad will provide clinical support to the physicians, practitioners and patients.
Theresa Sauner, RN – Clinic Nurse
Ms. Sauner will provide clinical support to the physicians, practitioners and patients
Douglas Kramer, PsyD, ABPP – Psychologist
Dr.
Kramer evaluates patients prior to surgery, facilitates a monthly
support group and offers psychological support before and after surgery.
Adam Freter, RD, LD – Program Dietitian
Mr. Freter assesses patients prior to surgery, leads a monthly support group, teaches our BLAST weight management education class, provides follow-up care to patients and offers support to patients before and after surgery.
Kellie Weinhold, RD, LD – Program Dietitian
Ms. Weinhold assesses patients prior to surgery, leads a monthly support group, teaches our BLAST weight management education class, provides follow-up care to patients and offers support to patients before and after surgery.
Administrative Services Team
Etene Terrell – Program Director
Ms. Terrell is responsible for program organization and growth and ensuring excellent customer service.
Program Coordinators – The program coordinators will assist patients as they navigate through our program. They will make sure all of the insurance requirements are met. Their goal is to assist you as you start your life-changing journey. You will be assigned a program coordinator who will be your point of contact throughout the process.
Sheila Johnston
Daren McCord
Tanya McDowell
Kelly Urse
Michelle Staten –
Michelle greets all clinic visitors and schedules any appointments and testing requested at evaluations.
