Incorporated June 2007
Mission Statement
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the ASMBS will foster awareness of the issues facing Bariatric Surgeons and Integrate Health in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, while working to assure safe and ethical treatment options for our patients.
Executive Officers
President: Maria Altieri, MD MS
Past Presidents: Ann Rogers, MD FACS DABS-FPMBS FASMBS, James Ku, MD, Michael D. Bono, MD, Fernando Bonanni, MD FACS FASMBS
Vice President: Faiz Shariff, MD FACS DABS-FPMBS FASMBS
Secretary/Treasurer: John Powell, MD
Integrated Health Chair: Cynthia Hipszer, RN MSN CNML CBN
STAR (State Access to Care Representative):
Integrated Health STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Cynthia Hipszer, RN MSN CNML CBN
Founding Members: Amjad Ali, MD, Fernando Bonanni, MD FACS FASMBS, Michael D. Bono, MD, Alan Brader, MD, Scot Currie, DO FACOS FASMBS, DO, Luciano DiMarco, DO
Executive Director: Allen J. Cwalina
Contact
Allen J. Cwalina
Central PA Surgical Associates
875 South Arlington Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Chapter Meetings & Updates
2026 Pennsylvania Chapter Meeting
Addressing Weight Loss in a Multidisciplinary Approach
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
Join the Pennsylvania Chapter of ASMBS for a multidisciplinary program on weight loss care, featuring surgical innovations, pharmacotherapy, nutrition, behavioral health, and bariatric patient care. Attend in person at The Alloy King of Prussia (301 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406) or virtually.
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. ET. The fee is $125, and advance registration is required. Continuing education credit is available for eligible attendees.