Dr. Darren Nease

Dr. Darren Nease is board certified and offers a full range of weight loss procedures including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy as well revisional surgery on patients who may be candidates.

Dr. Sheilendra Suresh Mehta, FACS

Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Sheilendra Suresh Mehta is a leader in minimally invasive procedures at Texas Laparoscopic Consultants.

Dr. Terry Scarborough, FACS

Leading Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Terry Scarborough has dedicated his professional life to bariatric surgery and helping his patients achieve a healthier, happier life.

Dr. Sherman C. Yu, FACS

Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Sherman Yu, is highly experienced and passionate about patient care.

Rabih Nemr, MD

With over a decade of surgical experience, Dr. Nemr offers a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to weight loss. His philosophy emphasizes treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by combining behavioral modification, medical management, and surgical options.

Dr. Mohamed-Aly Bakeer, FACS

Dr. Michael Caposole, MBS, DABOM

Dr. Michael Z. Caposole is a distinguished medical professional with double board certification in general surgery and bariatric medicine. He specializes in minimally invasive bariatric and foregut surgery, and possesses extensive training in both robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Alexander Ayzengart

Dr. Ayzengart is a board-certified general surgeon at Renown Health, specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for obesity, reflux, and complex esophageal and stomach disorders.

Dr. Carl Pesta

McLaren Macomb Bariatrics is committed to delivering quality care and providing excellence in our bariatric services. Designed to meet the specific needs of the bariatric patient, our program provides support services to guide patients along their weight loss journey.

Dr. Steve R. Siegal, FACS

Dr. Steve Siegal is a fellowship trained bariatric and upper GI surgeon. With this training, he started the first of its kind incisionless endoscopic bariatric practices, featuring the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) in Southwest Florida where he remains the premier ESG provider in Fort Myers, FL.

Dr. Babak Moeinolmolki, FACS

Dr. Moein’s extensive experience as a board-certified surgeon, combined with a dedicated team, ensures personalized treatment plans, compassionate support, and the use of state-of-the-art techniques.

Dr. Jaime Ponce, FACS, FASMBS

Having treated and managed over 5,000 patients in Chattanooga, Dr. Ponce has a long track record of success and quality outcomes. His patients appreciate his passion for bariatric care and find him personable and approachable. He takes the time to thoroughly explain procedures and assists patients in making informed decisions based on their medical conditions.

Dr. Pial Hope

Dr. Hope is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive bariatric surgery and advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He offers the full complement of ASMBS-endorsed stapled operations (e.g. sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, BPD-DS/SADI-S/SIPS).

Dr. Hany Takla, FACS, FASMBS

Meet Dr. Takla, a board-certified surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques. Specializing in bariatrics, hernia repairs, and abdominal procedures, he is dedicated to delivering surgical excellence and personalized care. Dr. Takla has completed over 1,600 robotic procedures and 500+ weight loss surgeries.

Dr. Rodrick McKinlay

Dr. Rodrick McKinlay joined Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians in 2004 as a board certified general surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery. In addition to the surgical treatment of obesity, his practice involves a wide range of minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, anti-reflux surgery, and the surgical treatment of spleen and adrenal disorders.