To someone considering the surgery, I would say “Imagine yourself healthy, happy and more confident”. Then, I would tell them to weigh the pros and cons, and to make a decision to not only alter their bodies, but their minds and lifestyles. The payoff is so worth the effort.
Meet Our Team
There are many people involved in helping our patients — before, during and after surgery. This is a list of some of those involved. There are many others who work “behind the scenes” to aid in the success of this program and we express our gratitude to all!
Surgeons
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L. James Cook, MD Bariatric Surgeon Medical Director, FRMC Surgical Weight Loss Program Medical degree and residency: University of Kentucky. |
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Monty Cox, MD Bariatric Surgeon Medical Director, CVMC Surgical Weight Management Program Medical degree and residency: Medical University of South Carolina. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Cox joined the Hickory Surgical Clinic in 2003. |
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Jonathan Hata, MD Bariatric Surgeon. Medical degree and residency: Duke University. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Hata joined the Hickory Surgical Clinic in 2008. |
HSC Staff
| Lynn Gilbert, FNP Nurse Practitioner |
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| Lisa Craig Utilization (Insurance) |
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Donna Keen Utilization (Insurance) |
Frye Staff
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Becky Steele, RD Dietitian Program Coordinator |
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Jock Stetz, RN Clinical Support |
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Jennifer Hinkle, RN Clinical Support |
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Julie Dickison Clinical Psychologist |
Catawba Staff
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Libby Shaver, RN Clinical Support Program Coordinator |
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Lynn Geissele, RD Dietitian |
| Debra Engelmann, CSW Support Group Facilitator |
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Support Groups
Our patient support groups meet every month.
