The Power of Multidisciplinary Care — Why It Makes All the Difference

At the center of your care is Dr. Mona Misra — one of the most experienced and nationally recognized bariatric surgeons in the United States, with over 20 years of experience and more than 5,000 procedures performed. As an elected Board Member of the ASMBS and Accreditation Site Reviewer for the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Misra brings a level of surgical expertise and program quality that is truly exceptional.

But what truly sets Dr. Misra apart is her philosophy of care. She believes that every patient is a unique individual — and that the right treatment plan must be built around the whole person, not just the procedure. She takes the time to truly listen, to explain everything clearly, and to be genuinely present with every patient she sees. From your very first consultation through your long-term follow-up, Dr. Misra is your partner — not just your surgeon.

Nutrition is one of the most important factors in long-term success after bariatric surgery — and having an expert registered dietitian as a core member of your team makes an enormous difference. Your dietitian works with you individually and continuously — before surgery, through every stage of your dietary progression after surgery, and throughout your long-term follow-up — to build the nutritional habits that support lasting results.

Before surgery, your dietitian conducts a thorough nutritional assessment, guides you through the preoperative diet, and prepares you for the dietary changes ahead. After surgery, she provides personalized protein and hydration goals, vitamin and supplement guidance, and ongoing support for navigating the real-world challenges of eating after bariatric surgery. Long-term, she reviews your blood work, identifies and addresses any nutritional deficiencies, and helps you stay on track through plateaus, life changes, and everything in between. Our dietitian is not a one-time resource — she is a lifelong partner in your nutritional health.

The relationship between food, emotions, and behavior is complex and deeply personal — and addressing the psychological dimensions of obesity is essential to achieving lasting results. Our behavioral health specialist works with every patient — not because something is wrong with you, but because the research is clear that comprehensive psychological support produces better outcomes.

Before surgery, our behavioral health specialist conducts a thorough psychological evaluation, assesses your readiness and support system, identifies any emotional eating patterns that could affect your outcomes, and equips you with healthy coping strategies. After surgery, she helps you navigate the significant life changes that come with dramatic weight loss — including body image, relationships, mood changes, and long-term behavioral maintenance. Weight loss surgery transforms the body — but the most successful patients are those whose minds and habits transform alongside it. Our behavioral health support makes that transformation possible.

Our program offers the complete range of evidence-based obesity treatment — including medical weight management with GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. For patients who prefer a non-surgical starting point, do not yet meet surgical criteria, or are experiencing weight regain after surgery — medical weight management provides meaningful, medically supervised weight loss with comprehensive support.

We view surgery and medications not as competing options but as powerful complements — and we use every tool available to give each patient the best possible outcome. Our team handles everything from medication selection and insurance authorization to ongoing monitoring and adjustment — so you can focus entirely on your results.

Navigating a major surgical journey involves a lot of moving parts — insurance approvals, preoperative testing, scheduling, follow-up appointments, and more. Our dedicated care coordinators handle all of it on your behalf — serving as your personal guide and advocate from your very first call through your long-term follow-up.

Your care coordinator verifies your insurance benefits, manages your prior authorization, coordinates all preoperative testing and specialist consultations, schedules your surgery and follow-up appointments, and serves as your central point of contact for questions and concerns throughout your entire journey. Our goal is simple — to make the process as smooth, organized, and stress-free as possible so that you can focus on what matters most: your health.

Many bariatric patients have complex medical histories that require input from additional specialists. Our program has established collaborative relationships with cardiologists, pulmonologists, sleep medicine specialists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and nephrologists — ensuring that every dimension of your health is expertly managed before, during, and after surgery. When your care requires additional expertise, we coordinate it seamlessly — so you never have to navigate complex medical needs alone.