The Team For Surgical Weight Loss
The VCU Surgical Weight Loss Center's Program is unique in its approach to the care of the morbidly obese patient. Our multi-disciplinary, team approach enables us to meet the needs of our patients on many different levels, improving patient satisfaction and patient care.
The Surgeons:
Dr. James W. Maher
Dr. John M. Kellum
Dr. James G. Bittner IV
The Bariatric Fellow 2012-2013:
Dr. Angel Reyes
The Bariatric Nurse Coordinator:
Jill Meador, RN, BSN
The Nurse Practitioner:
Leah Loomis, NP
The Statistician:
Luke Wolfe, MS
The Psychologist:
Mary Ellen Olbrisch, Ph.D.
The Dietitians:
Janet V. Starkey, RD, CDE
Rachel Lyons, RD
Support Staff & Patient Relations