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Emory Bariatric Center Team

Physicians: Emory Bariatric Center physicians are also full-time faculty members of the Department of Surgery of the Emory University School of Medicine. Edward Lin, DO S. Scott Davis, MD Jahnavi Srinivasan, MD John F. Sweeney, MD Joanne Williams, MD, MPH Mark L. Wulkan, MD Research Nutritionist: Nana A. Gletsu, PhD Psychologist: Stanley L. Chapman, PhD Nursing Staff: Tracey Wilds, MSN, RN, CBN Andrea L. Adams, RN Sheree Young, MA Dietitian: Julie Schwartz, MS, RD, LD, HFI Program Management: Melinda Kane, MS-HCM Administrative Staff: Gervela Easley and Sonya Hankerson

PHYSICIANS

Edward Lin, DO Surgical Director, Emory Bariatric Center Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Academic Appointments: Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of General and GI Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine Director, Emory Endosurgery Unit Clinical Appointments: Chief, GI and General Surgery, Emory Crawford Long Hospital Director, Emory Gastroesophageal Treatment Center Location of Practice: Inpatient: Emory University Hospital \| MAP Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP Outpatient: The Emory Clinic \| MAP Board Certifications: American Board of Surgery Certified Nutrition Support Physician, National Board of Nutrition Support Certification Education: DO received 1993, Des Moines University-College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery General Surgery Residency, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 1993-1995, and The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, 1995-1996, 1999-2001 Fellowship, Laboratory of Nutrition and Surgical Metabolism, The New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical College, 1996-1997 Fellowship, Division of Surgical Sciences, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1997-1999 Laparoscopic and GI Surgery Fellowship, Division of General and GI Surgery, Emory University Hospital, 2001-2003 Clinical Interests: Bariatric surgery Colon cancer Colonoscopy Endoscopy Esophageal cancer Endoscopic GERD treatment (first surgeon in US to perform endoscopic plication for GERD at Emory Crawford Long Hospital) Stomach cancer Liver and pancreas surgery Laparoscopic surgery Hemorrhoid surgery Hernia surgery Research Interests: Inflammatory response syndrome and metabolic alterations related to gastrointestinal surgery Endoscopic therapy and interventions of the gastrointestinal tract Dr. Lin's Emory Healthcare-based physician profile Dr. Lin's Department of Surgery-based faculty profile return to top


S. Scott Davis, MD Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Academic Appointment: Assistant Professor, Division of General and GI Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine Location of Practice: Inpatient: Emory University Hospital \| MAP Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP Outpatient: The Emory Clinic \| MAP Board Certification: American Board of Surgery Education: MD received 1999, Tulane University School of Medicine General Surgery Internship, 1999-2000, Northwestern University Medical School General Surgery Residency, 2000-2004, Northwestern University Medical School Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2004-2005, Ohio State University Medical Center Clinical Interests: Bariatrics Biliary disease Colorectal surgery Endoscopy Gallbladder surgery Gastric bypass Gastroesophageal reflux Gastrointestinal surgery Gastrointestinal tumors Hernia Hiatal hernia Laparoscopic surgery for anti-reflux, gallbladder, hernia, and ulcer Laser-esophageal reflux Pancreatic surgery Pancreatitis Peptic ulcers Roux-en-y bypass Small intestine surgery Stomach surgery Research Interests: Clinical and outcomes-based with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgical techniques and device development Dr. Davis' Emory Healthcare-based physician profile Dr. Davis' Department of Surgery-based faculty profile return to top


Jahnavi Srinivasan, MD Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Academic Appointment: Assistant Professor, Division of General and GI Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine Location of Practice: Emory University Hospital \| MAP Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP The Emory Clinic \| MAP Board Certification: American Board of Surgery Education: MD, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, Class of 2000 General Surgery Residency, Emory University School of Medicine, 2000-2006 Clinical Interests: Bariatric surgery (Lap Band) GI surgery (open and laparoscopic) Hernia repair (open and laparoscopic) Research Interests: Ventral hernia repair Nutritional support and wound healing Dr. Srinivasan's Emory Healthcare-based physician profile Dr. Srinivasan's Department of Surgery-based faculty profile return to top


John F. Sweeney, MD Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Academic Appointment: Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of General and GI Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine Director, The Emory Simulation, Training, and Robotics Center (ESTAR) Location of Practice: Inpatient: Emory University Hospital \| MAP Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP Outpatient: The Emory Clinic \| MAP Board Certification: American Board of Surgery Education: MD received 1988, Rush Medical College General Surgery Internship and Residency, 1988-1995, University of South Florida Surgery Immunology Research Fellowship, 1991-1993, University of South Florida Clinical Interests: Bariatric surgery Laparoscopic colon resection Reflux disease Hernia repair Minimally invasive surgery Surgical management of splenic diseases (including laparoscopic removal of the spleen) Research Interests: Simulation training Minimally invasive surgery to the anterior lumbar region of the spine Dr. Sweeney's Emory Healthcare-based physician profile Dr. Sweeney's Department of Surgery-based faculty profile return to top


Joanne Williams, MD, MPH Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Academic Appointment: Assistant Professor, Director of Student Programs/Predoctoral Director, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Location of Practice: Emory University Hospital \| MAP Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston \| MAP (PDF file) Grady Memorial Hospital \| MAP The Emory Family Practice at Dunwoody \| MAP The Emory Clinic \| MAP Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine Education: MD, Case Western Reserve University MPH, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Family Medicine Residency, University of Maryland Hospital, completed 1980 Preventive Medicine Fellowship, Duke University, completed 1994 Special Interests: Bariatrics Family practice Surgery Dr. Williams' Emory Healthcare-based physician profile return to top


Mark L. Wulkan, MD Telephone: (404) 727-3779 Academic Appointments: Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory Children's Center Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine Program Director, Pediatric Surgery Training Program, Emory Clinical Appointments: Medical Director, Minimally Invasive Surgical Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Surgical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Medical Informatics, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Location of Practice: Inpatient: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston \| MAP (PDF file) Outpatient: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston \| MAP (PDF file) Emory University Hospital \| MAP Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital \| MAP Grady Memorial Hospital \| MAP Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite \| MAP Certifications: General Surgery 1995 Added Qualifications in Critical Care 1996 Certificate of Special Competency in Pediatric Surgery 2000 Education: MD received 1989, Emory University School of Medicine General Surgery Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Medical Center, 1989-1994 Pediatric Surgery Critical Care Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Children's Hospital, 1994-1995 Pediatric Surgery Research Fellowship, University of Alabama/The Children's Hospital of Alabama, 1995-1996 Pediatric Surgery Residency, University of Alabama/The Children's Hospital of Alabama, 1996-1998 Clinical Interests: Adolescent bariatric surgery Adrenal masses Appendectomy Biliary tumors Circumcision Colorectal surgery Critical care medicine Endoscopy Esophageal stenosis/strictures Esophagus Gallbladder disease Gallbladder surgery Gastroesophageal reflux Gastrointestinal surgery Gastrointestinal tumors Hernia Hiatal hernia Laparoscopy Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery Laparoscopy with lasers Laparoscopy-gallbladder Laparoscopy-hernia Laparoscopy-ulcer Liver biopsy Liver cancer Liver surgery Lobectomy Pancreatic surgery Renal cancer Small intestine surgery Telemedicine Thoracic surgery Thyroid surgery Tracheal surgery Trauma Tumor Research Interests: Pediatric minimally invasive surgical techniques Effects of pneumoperitoneum on infants Effects of pneumoperitoneum on infants with complex congenital heart disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease Endosurgical education Medical informatics Dr. Wulkan's Emory Healthcare-based physician profile Dr. Wulkan's Department of Surgery-based faculty profile return to top
RESEARCH NUTRTIONIST

Nana A. Gletsu, PhD Telephone: (404) 727-5761 Academic Appointments: Assistant Professor and Director of Basic and Translational Research, Emory Bariatrics, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine Assistant Professor, Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory Affiliations: Emory University Hospital \| MAP The Emory Clinic \| MAP Education: PhD in Nutrition and Metabolism, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 1998 BSc in Biochemistry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, 1990 Research Interests: The investigation of the pathophysiology of insulin resistance in disease states including severe obesity and hypertension Dr. Gletsu's Department of Surgery-based faculty profile return to top
PSYCHOLOGIST

Stanley L. Chapman, PhD Telephone: (404) 686-2410 Academic Appointments: Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Affiliations: Emory University Hospital \| MAP Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP The Emory Clinic \| MAP Education: MA (1973) and PhD (1976), Psychology, Emory University Special Interests: Maintenance of long term weight loss (Dr. Chapman authored the behavioral/psychology lessons used in the lifestyle education groups for the Optifast program) Pain management, pain medicine Anxiety Arthritis Back pain Bariatrics Depression Headache Lumbar disorders Migraine Mood disorders Neck pain Neurobehavioral medicine Neuropathic pain Obesity Obsessive compulsive disorder Osteoarthritis Pelvic pain Reflex sympathetic dystrophy Trigeminal neuralgia return to top
NURSING STAFF

Tracey Wilds, MSN, RN, CBN Telephone: (404) 686-7574 Clinical Appointment: Bariatric Nurse Coordinator Location of Practice: Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP Certification: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery return to top


Andrea L. Adams, RN Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Clinical Appointment: Outpatient Bariatric Nurse Location of Practice: The Emory Clinic Bldg. A \| MAP return to top


Sheree Young, MA Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Location of Practice: The Emory Clinic Bldg. A \| MAP Certification: Certified Medical Assistant return to top
DIETITIAN

Julie Schwartz, MS, RD, LD, HFI Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Clinical Appointment: Coordinator, Nutrition Services, Emory Bariatric Center Location of Practice: The Emory Clinic Bldg. A \| MAP Board Certifications: Registered Dietitian Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics Licensed Dietitian in the State of Georgia ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Health Fitness Instructor ACSM and ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer Education: BS, Health Education/Health Promotion, University of Florida MSc, Sports Nutrition, Georgia State University Clinical Interests: Nutrition Bariatrics/weight-management Personal training Behavior modification Sports nutrition Wellness coaching return to top
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Melinda Kane, MS-HCM Telephone: (404) 778-5673 Position: Manager, Emory Bariatric Center Locations: The Emory Clinic \| MAP Emory University Hospital \| MAP Emory Crawford Long Hospital \| MAP Certification: ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives) Education: BS, University of Alabama MS-HCM, Healthcare Management and Administration, Mercer University return to top
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Gervela Easley and Sonya Hankerson Telephone: (404) 778-5673 return to top