Incorporated July 2012
Mission Statement
The Indiana State Chapter of the ASMBS is a collaborative unit of healthcare professionals advocating for Hoosiers impacted by obesity. The chapter consists of bariatric surgeons, integrated health professionals, and medical bariatricians who provide medically necessary care and treatment to those impacted by the disease of obesity.
Executive Officers
President: Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD FACS
Past President: Margaret Inman, MD FASMBS
Vice President/Secretary: Eric Knapp, DO FACOS
Treasurer: Shadi Aboudi, MD
Integrated Health Chair: Sarah Muntel, RD
STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Ambar Banerjee, MD FASMBS FACS
Integrated Health STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Sarah Muntel, RD
Executive Director: Melissa Tuck, Outreach & Education Coordinator
Board Members
Amareshwar Chiruvella, MD FRCSC
Tarik Yuce, MD MS
Contact Info
Melissa Tuck, Outreach & Education Coordinator
13430 N. Meridian Suite 168
Carmel, IN 46032
317-409-3159
MHTUCK@ascension.org
Chapter Meetings & Updates
No chapter meetings are scheduled at this time.
Support Groups
Please check with your provider or local hospital.