Incorporated February 2006
Mission Statement
The Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery exists to reduce the incidence and consequence of obesity in Texas through advocacy, education and prevention; to promote access to appropriate obesity treatments; to end obesity discrimination and bias; and to advance clinical excellence in the treatment of the patient with obesity.
The Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery (TABS) is a resource for weight loss surgery physicians, surgeons and patients. The TABS serves patients and the medical professionals who care for them through education, wellness and advocacy efforts. TABS physician and surgeon members share ideas in the education, prevention and treatment of obesity to improve patient outcomes, conduct patient education, promote healthy living and advocate for the rights of the obese.
Weight loss surgery patients are invited to join the effort by registering with TABS to receive updates and event notices, and to have your voices heard by legislators. Together we will work to improve and change the lives of the obese and weight loss surgery patients across Texas.
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Executive Officers
President: Tanyaradzwa M. Kajese MD, FACS, FASMBS
Vice President: Monique Hassan, MD MBA FACS DABOM FASMBS
Secretary: Folahan Ayoola, MD, FASMBS
Treasurer: Kulvinder Bajwa, MD, FASMBS
Past Presidents: Benjamin Clapp, MD, FASMBS (2024 – 2026); Luis Reyes, MD (2022 – 2024); Sina Matin, MD FACS (2020-2022); Robert O. Carpenter, MD MPH FASMBS (2018-2020); Michael V. Seger, MD FACS FASMBS (2016-2018); Richard Peterson, MD MPH FACS FASMBS (2014-2016); Glen M. Ihde, MD (2012-2014); Joseph Kuhn, MD (2010-2012); Erik B. Wilson, MD FASMBS (2008-2010); Lloyd H. Stegemann, MD FASMBS (2005-2008)
Integrated Health President: Kaci Rosipal, PA-C MPAS
Integrated Health Vice President: Camillia Trammel
Integrated Health Secretary: Jamie Carr
Integrated Health Past Presidents: Connie Klein, NPC CBN, John Archibeque, MSN MBA CBSGL RN CBN; Carol Wolin, MA RD LD; Sharla Stroup, RN CBN CNOR; Renee O’Daniel, RN MSN; Cyndi Inkpen, DHA MPA MA CBSGL
STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Rodolfo J. Oviedo, MD, FACS, FRCS, FICS, FASMBS, DABS-FPDMBS
Board Members
Benjamin Schneider, MD (Western)
Sarah Samreen, MD (Coastal)
Elizabeth Hooper, MD (Northeast)
Samer Mattar, MD (South Central)
Angela Lomas, MD (South)
John Pilcher, MD (Member at Large)
Colleen Kennedy, MD MBA FASMBS (Member at Large)
Hugh Babineau, MD (Member at Large)
Jennifer Gallardo (Integrated Health Member at Large)
Danielle Houston (Integrated Health Member at Large)
Linda Moore (Integrated Health Member at Large)
Executive Director
Carrie Steffen, Chapter Administrator
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Zionsville, IN 46077
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Chapter Meetings
TBD