Our Team

Our team is made up of individuals who are passionate about helping people just like you achieve your weight and life goals.  We understand each journey is an individual one and we take the time to really get to know you and create the best plan for you. From your initial information session to surgery and on with our lifetime of support we are always here to answer your questions and cheer you on.

Lara

Meet our team

Physicians


  Dr. Kenneth Mitchell

Kenneth Mitchell, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric Surgeon

 

  Bryan Thomas, MD

Bryan Thomas, MD, FASMBS
Bariatric and General Surgeon

 

 

Affiliate Partner


  Bianca-Jardin, PhD

Bianca Jardin, PhD
Clinical Psychologist

 

 

Managers


  Ginny Ledbetter, MSN, RN

Ginny Ledbetter, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CBN
Program Manager

 

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Bridget De Cordial
Practice Manager

 

 

Dietitians


  Leah Cassella

Leah Cassella, RD, LDN
Clinical Dietitian

 

  Jessie Thomas

Jessie Thomas, RD, LD
Clinical Dietitian

 

 

Behavioral Health Specialist


  Ori Fernandez

Orisbel Fernandez
Clinical Therapist

 

 

Clinical Support Team


  Rebecca Ard

Rebecca Ard
Bariatric Program Specialist

 

  Cathy Grooms

Cathy Grooms
Bariatric Program Specialist

 

  Sarah Greene

Sarah Greene
Bariatric Program Specialist

 

 

Advanced Practice Providers (APP)


  Arabella DiSanto

Arabella DiSanto, MSPAS, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider

 

  Lauren Parkman

Lauren Parkman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Advanced Practice Provider

 

  Katelyn Pipkin

Katelyn Pipkin, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PCCN
Advanced Practice Provider

 

  Eric Mathis

Eric Mathis, NP
Advanced Practice Provider

 

  Andrea Rizzetto

Andrea Rizzetto, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Advanced Practice Provider

 

  Megan Starkweather

Megan Starkweather, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Advanced Practice Provider

 

 

Referral and Insurance Specialist


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Monica Pinckney
Referral and Insurance Specialist

 

 

Patient Service Representative (PSR)


 Tyler Ballantyne

Tyler Ballantyne
MD Receptionist

 

 

Stacey Moore

Stacey Moore
MD Receptionist

 

 

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Diashiana Templeman
Lead MD Receptionist

 

  Ann Tolentino

Ann Tolentino
MD Receptionist

 

 

Office Coordinators


  Devontria Heyward

Devontria Heyward
Office Coordinator

 

  Cathy Jenkins

Cathy Jenkins
Office Coordinator

 

  Deja Primus

Deja Primus
Office Coordinator

 

 

Certified Medical Assistants (CMA)


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Kimberly Harleston, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant

 

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Doreen Martinez
Certified Medical Assistant

 

  Tomeka Polite

Tomeka Polite, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant

 

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