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The UF Health Bariatric Surgery Center is a certified center of excellence. UF Health fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons collaborate with UF Health experts from psychiatry, cardiology, pulmonology, medicine, nephrology, endocrinology and nutrition as they strive to identify and resolve the extensive health problems associated with morbid obesity.

Bariatric Team

Physicians

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.

Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, coordinators, and dietitians

  • Whitney Marema, APRN
    Nurse Practitioner
  • Tamara Lux, PA-C
    Physician Assistant
  • Gwen Crispell, MSN, RN, CBN
    Metabolic and Bariatric Nurse Coordinator
  • Christina Mazone, BSN, RN
    Metabolic and Bariatric Nurse Coordinator
  • Rolonda Kelly
    Clinical Coordinator
  • Kyle Hazen, RD, LD/N, CDCES
    Registered Dietitian
  • Nada Radwan
    Registered Dietitian

Cardiology

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.

Endocrinology

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.

Neurology/Sleep Medicine

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.

Plastic Surgery

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.

Pediatric Behavior Specialist

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.

Wellness and Fitness

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.

Anesthesia & Critical Care

Nutritional Services

  • Meagan Lamothe, MS, RD, LPN
    Inpatient

Psychology

  • Allison Holgerson, Ph.D.