Meet Our Bariatric Team
360 DEGREE CARE
Our team is comprised of multidisciplinary professionals committed to assisting you through your weight loss journey. The Hoag Bariatric Weight Loss Program is dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care, based on best practices that lead to quality outcomes. We are committed to meeting or exceeding standards for excellence in weight loss surgery recommended by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.
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Adrian B. Dobrowolsky, MD
- Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Program
- Bariatric and General Surgeon
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Katherine S. Blevins, MD
- Bariatric and General Surgeon
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David T. Ahn, MD
- Endocrinologist
- Dr. Kris V. Iyer Endowed Chair in Diabetes Care
- Program Director at the Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center
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Abhay S. Parikh, M.D.
- Gastroenterology
- Eric & Sheila Samson Endowed Chair in Gastrointestinal Health
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Nettie Cefalu, RN
- Nurse Navigator
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Lauren L. Bennett, PhD
- Clinical Neuropsychologist
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Elizabeth Vitale, RD, CDCES
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
- Registered Dietitian
- Training in Adult Weight Management
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Valerie Wolf, BSN, RN, RD, CDCES
- Research Coordinator
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
- Registered Nurse