Karen Flanders, NP-C FASMBS-IH CBN

With over 25 years of experience in metabolic and bariatric surgery, I currently serve as a Nurse Practitioner and MBSAQIP Coordinator at the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center. My expertise spans preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care for patients with obesity. I have held leadership roles, including past president of the Integrated Health section of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and serve as the Integrated Health Secretary for the International Federation for Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. I contribute to multiple committees and have chaired efforts to develop Advanced Practice Provider certifications. As a speaker, I present nationally and internationally, and have co-edited the Nutrition chapter in the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice. My work includes contributions to influential guidelines and consensus statements on metabolic and bariatric surgery. Recognized for my contributions, I have received awards like the Circle of Excellence and Distinguished Advanced Practice Provider award from ASMBS. I am dedicated to advancing metabolic and bariatric surgery practices and supporting high-quality patient care.