The team at the Center for Bariatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, is here to support you every step of your journey to a healthy lifestyle. Our surgeons, dietitians, psychologists and other specialists will guide you before and after the surgery to ensure a successful outcome. Our program is accredited to work with people age 16 and older.
Get Started with Bariatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview
Review the Timeline
Review the timeline to get familiar with the bariatric surgery journey.
Watch the Information Session Video
Watch this video to learn more about bariatric surgery and what to expect at Johns Hopkins Bayview.
Fill out a Questionnaire
Complete this form to request the health history questionnaire, then fill it out and send it to us. Once our team reviews it, we will contact you to schedule a consultation.
Procedures We Offer
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic single anastomosis duodenal ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-s), also known as loop duodenal switch
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion
- Revision of previous bariatric surgery, including management or removal of the gastric band, or conversion of a sleeve gastrectomy to a gastric bypass or SADI-s (loop duodenal switch)
Bariatrics Team and Staff
Surgeons
Our bariatric surgeons specialize in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery. They will work with you to find the best surgical option for you.
Extended Care Team
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Our program director works closely with the multispecialty team to provide high quality of care and support for our patients.
- Carol Cronauer, M.S.N., R.N., C.B.N.
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Our nurse practitioners help support and educate patients before and after surgery by explaining the surgical procedure and its risks, benefits and possible complications, as well as guiding patients through recovery.
- Solly Abraham, N.P.
- Palmtama Grier, N.P.
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The bariatric nurse coordinator provides education, follow-up care and support to patients and the community. She also supports the surgical team and collaborates with the multispecialty team to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Rachel Lee, B.S.N., R.N., C.B.N.
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Our bariatric dietitians offer nutrition education to help each patient develop healthy eating habits and understand post-weight loss surgery dietary restrictions, behavioral changes and supplements to help ensure long-term success.
- Suzy Carobrese, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.C.E.S.
- Ashli Greenwald, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
- Gabrielle Judd, M.S., R.D., C.N.S.C., L.D.N., C.I.S.S.N.
- Andi Miles, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
- Kate Niffousi, R.D., L.D.N., C.N.S.C.
- Margaret Wesdock, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.C.E.S.
Our patients also have access to the Healthful Eating, Activity, and Weight Program and its staff of obesity medicine physicians.
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Working closely with the Obesity Behavioral Medicine Program, our psychologists help patients address mental health concerns that could contribute to or result from unhealthy eating habits. They can help with anxiety, addiction, depression, self-esteem problems and more. Our psychologists also provide presurgical evaluation and clearance to ensure you understand the implications of the surgery and are committed to the lifestyle change.
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Physical and occupational therapists play an important role during recovery after bariatric surgery. While you are in the hospital, they will help you out of bed and help with walking and getting around. They will also teach you exercises you can do when you come home. Mobility right after surgery is key to helping prevent complications and speeding up recovery.
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Our office coordinators manage appointments and work with patients one-on-one to help answer questions, navigate the insurance approval process and coordinate presurgery clearance.
- Sameera Stephens
- Angeline Majer
- Felicia Telewicz
- Crystal Schorr
- Sharon Philips
Accreditations and Number of Surgeries
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
We are the only bariatric surgery program in Maryland to earn accreditation from MBSAQIP as a Comprehensive Center with Adult and Adolescent Qualifications.
Blue Distinction Center+
This Blue Cross Blue Shield designation means that our program surpasses the requirements for quality, efficiency and safety of care, surgical expertise and patient outcomes.
Aetna Institute of Quality
This Aetna designation means that our program meets Aetna’s standards of quality and cost efficiency in bariatric surgery.
Number of Surgeries
Our team has performed more than 8,000 bariatric procedures, averaging about 200 surgeries a year, all while having a low rate of major complications.
Contact Us
Office coordinators are available to answer questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note that a surgical consultation cannot be scheduled until the medical history questionnaire has been submitted to our team.
Phone: 410-550-0409
Fax: 410-550-1822
Email: [email protected]