Bariatric Services Team

Leonardo Claros, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Watch video of Dr. Claros	Section Chief of Bariatric Surgery Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery Bariatric and General Surgeon Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence surgeon Board certified by American Board of Surgery Earned medical degree from Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Mayor de San Andres, La Paz, Bolivia Completed surgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; and at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Completed Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston, MA Dr. Claros and Dr. Maher El Chaar have a combined experience of over 1,500 bariatric cases including adjustable gastric bandings, gastric bypasses, sleeve gastrectomies and more than 2,000 laparoscopic surgeries Offers single incision surgery, a state-of-the-art technique that enhances cosmetic results for patients who will qualify for the procedure Named a Top Surgeon in Guide to America's Top Surgeons; Consumer Research Council of America, 2007 Edition Winner of Excellence in Teaching awards from both Harvard and Tufts medical schools in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Fluent in Spanish More about Dr. Claros
Maher El Chaar, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Watch video of Dr. El Chaar	Co-Medical Director Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence surgeon Board certified by the American Board of Surgery Dr. El Chaar and Dr. Leonardo Claros have a combined experience of over 1,500 bariatric cases including adjustable gastric bandings, gastric bypasses, sleeve gastrectomies and more than 2,000 laparoscopic surgeries Offers single incision surgery, a state-of-the-art technique that enhances cosmetic results for patients who will qualify for the procedure Conducted research in bariatric surgery and presented on bariatric surgery at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS) Resident Achievement Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Laparoscopic Achievement Award, Carolinas Medical Center Resident of the Year in 2008 and 2009, St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network More about Dr. El Chaar
Maureen Miletics, RN, BSN, MS, CBN
	Director Bariatric Surgery Program Received degrees in registered nursing from Lehigh Carbon Community College and Cedar Crest College Received masters of science degree from King's College Certified in Bariatric Nursing Member, National Association of Bariatric Nurses & American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Ensures program compliance with all quality and accreditation standards Provides staff education Provides patient education and support
Terri Davis, RN
	Coordinator Bariatric Surgery Program Received degree in registered nursing from St. Luke's School of Nursing Conducts pre-surgical visits to explain procedure and discuss expectations Follows up with patients post surgery at regular intervals to monitor progress and address any questions or concerns Organizes and conducts support groups Provides patient support through a web forum Gastric Bypass patient – 2004
Dorothy T. McFadden, MA, RD, LDN
	Dietitian Bariatric Surgery Program Received bachelor's degree in Nutrition from Penn State University Received master's degree in Nutrition Education from Immaculata College Registered dietitian and Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist Educates gastric bypass surgery patients about nutrition and lifestyle behavior changes needed before and after gastric bypass surgery Actively involved with the bariatric support group
Lisa Musician, RD, LDN
	Dietitian Bariatric Surgery Program Received bachelor's degree in Nutrition from Cedar Crest College Registered Dietitian and Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist Educates gastric bypass surgery patients about nutrition and lifestyle behavior changes needed before and after gastric bypass surgery Provides patient support through a web forum Actively involved with the bariatric support group
Barbara Migliaccio, MA, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, CPM
	Social Worker Bariatric Surgery Program Awarded master's of arts degree in Leadership and Public Administration from Centenary College Received master's of social work from Rutgers University Received bachelor's of science in Mental Health Rehabilitation from Thomas Edison State College Licensed clinical social worker Licensed clinical provider in field of addictions Past adjunct instructor in Graduate Counseling Psychology Program at Centenary College Provides education regarding emotional and social issues impacting bariatric surgery patients Offers private consultations with patients who may be struggling with their decision Actively involved with bariatric surgery support group
Nancy Velazquez, MSW, LSW
	Social Worker Bariatric Surgery Program Received post graduate credits in social work from Capella University Awarded masters of social work from Hunter College school of Social Work Earned bachelor's degree in psychology from City College Past adjunct instructor in graduate social work at Maywood University and Kutztown University Named Lehigh Valley social worker of the year 1997 Member of the National Association of Social Workers Licensed social worker in Pennsylvania Provide education regarding emotional and social issues impacting bariatric surgery patients
Bonny Lindsey, LPN, CCS, CPC
	Bariatric Clinical Surgical Reviewer Bariatric Surgery Program Received Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from Northampton County Community College Received Associate of Applied Science degree at Lehigh Community College Certified Coding Specialist Certified Physician Coder Ensures data abstraction for 100% of bariatric cases for inclusion in the ACS data registry Assists in performance improvement and research opportunities within the bariatric surgery program
Adam Konopelski, OTR-L
	Lifestyle Specialist Bariatric Surgery Program Received degree in occupational therapy at Alvernia University Member Lehigh Valley Hand Society Member – Stroke Rehab Team Helps develop a safe exercise routine to aid in weight loss and strength building