Our Surgeons and Staff

Our multidisciplinary medical team asseses each person's needs to help them achieve a healthier lifestyle.  The goal is to help you lose weight and enjoy your new life.

We look forward to working with you! Click on each person's name or photo for their bio.


Richard Follwell, DO
Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Follwell is a board-certified general surgeon who has performed more than 1,000 bariatric procedures.


Darin Minkin, DO
Bariatric Surgeon, Program Medical Director
Dr. Minkin is board-certified and has performed more than 900 laparoscopic adjustable banding procedures.


Matt Ricks, DO
Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Ricks is an advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) general surgeon.  He specializes in bariatric surgery and has been performing bariatric procedures for the past 5 years. He is certified to perform laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy operations.


J. Stephen Scott, MD
Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Scott is a board-certified general and advanced laparoscopic surgeon who has more than 20 years of experience.


Lynn Deane
Program Director
As program director, Lynn works to ensure that the clinical team has the resources they need to care for and support our patients along their journey.


Michelle Pearce, RN
Bariatric Coordinator



Abby Herrick, RD
Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator
Abby works with weight loss surgery patients, providing nutrition and wellness education.


Kelley Schilli, LPN
Program Nurse
As a program nurse, Kelley visits patients during their hospital stay and follows them during their pre-and post-operative care.


Vanessa Vahling
Finance Coordinator



Stephanie Timko, M.Ed.
Licensed Professional Counselor



Ida Gillera
Office Coordinator


 




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