Staff

In choosing to have surgery with us, you will benefit from a comprehensive program staffed by an expert team of Board-certified surgeons, advanced nurse practitioners and registered dieticians. Surgery is actually one element of our program; as important are pre-surgery education programs and lifelong follow-up and support in helping you after surgery. Our team will partner with you in achieving your weight-loss goals and improve your quality of life.

Columbia University Medical Center
Name	Phone	Fax
Marc Bessler, MD Surgical Director	212.305.4000	212.342.1996
William B. Inabnet, MD	212.305.0444	212.305.0445
Beth Schrope, MD	212.305.4000	212.305.5992
Akuezunkpa O. Ude, MD	212.305.5570	212.305.0267
Lorraine Olivero-Rivera, MS, CS, FNP Program/Medical Director	212.305.4000	212.342.1996
Nancy Restuccia, MS, RD	212.305.4000
Meredith C. Urban-Skuro, MS, RD	212.305.4000
Amna Daud, MD, MPH	212.305.4000
Carolyn Doorish	212.342.0085
Lawrence Hospital Center
Daniel G. Davis, DO Surgical Director	914.787.4000	212.342.1996
Dorothy Roedel Ferraro, MS, CS, ANP Clinical Director	914.787.4000	914.787.4320
Staci Stone, RD, CDN	914.787.4000
The Valley Hospital
Marc Bessler, MD Surgical Director	201.634.5500
Daniel G. Davis, DO Surgical Director	201.634.5500
Beth Schrope, MD	201.634.5500

Weight Loss for Life is our program's guiding principle - because weight loss surgery is life-transforming. People who are able to maintain an appropriate weight enjoy longer life expectance and fewer health problems than those who are severely overweight. Our program of lifelong weight-loss maintenance, follow-up, and support is the key to Weight Loss for Life.