Incorporated February 2012
Mission Statement
The specific purpose of the corporation is to focus on understanding obesity-related health conditions and advance the art and science of bariatric surgery by:
- The encouragement of its members to pursue investigations both in the clinic and laboratory
- The interchange of ideas, information, and experience pertaining to bariatric surgery
- The establishment and promotion of guidelines for bariatric patient selection and care
- The advancement of outcome studies and quality assurance initiatives aimed at enhancing perioperative and long-term patient care, while minimizing risks and improving overall patient safety
- The development and promotion of educational programs for bariatric healthcare professionals and patients
Executive Officers
President: Deepu Sudhakaran, MD
Vice President: Andrea Schwoerer, MD
Immediate Past President: Magdy Giurgius, MD
Past Presidents: Shaina Eckhouse, MD FASMBS, Norbert Richardson, MD FASMBS; James Pitt, DO FASMBS; J. Stephen Scott, MD; J. Chris Eagon, MD FASMBS
Integrated Health President: Michelle Cusumano, NP
Integrated Health Vice President: Emily Desbiens, PA
Secretary: Patsy Beeson
Treasurer: Angela Britt, BC
(STAR) State Access to Care Representative: J. Chris Eagon, MD FASMBS
(IH STAR) Integrated Health State Access to Care Representative: Angela Britt, BC
Board Members
Robert Kenney, DO
Daphne Stewart, NP
Members at large
Daphne Stewart, NP
Michelle Cusumano, NP
Contact
Angela Britt
britta@wudosis.wustl.edu
Washington University Bariatric Surgery Program
660 S. Euclid Ave, Box 8109
St. Louis, MO 63110
Chapter Meetings
No chapter meetings are scheduled at this time.
Chapter Activities
- POSTPONED April 25th, 2020 Walk from Obesity, Tilles Park
- October 2015 Walk From Obesity
- October 2014 Walk From Obesity
- October 2013 Walk From Obesity
- October 2012 Walk From Obesity
- Formation of Integrated Health Group within State Chapter
Support Groups
Most programs in Missouri provide an open support group forum, allowing patients to attend support groups even if their original surgery was done with a different program