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Troy Glembot,
MD, FACS
Medical
Director
Dr. Glembot is the Medical Director of the Winchester Medical
Center Bariatric Program. A native of Warrenton, VA, he
attended Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA where he
received his medical degree and completed his general surgery
residency and research fellowship. Bariatric surgery is Dr.
Glembot’s passion having completed numerous procedures before
the program ended in 2003. He believes that bariatric surgery
is a unique discipline and relates “it is very satisfying to see
the improvements in a person’s health that occurs after this
life saving procedure.” Dr. Glembot has completed specialized
training in the placement of the Adjustable Gastric Banding
System and received training during his surgical residency to
perform the gastric bypass. As Medical Director, Dr. Glembot is
responsible for overseeing the entire program and ensuring that
all components are well integrated to make bariatric surgery as
safe as possible for all patients.
Jim Wiedower,
MD, FACS
Bariatric
Surgeon
Dr. Wiedower earned his medical degree from the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. He traveled
east, from his home state of Arkansas, to his general surgery
residency at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk,
VA. He then moved to Winchester in 1983. Dr. Wiedower also
completed specialized training in the placement of the
Adjustable Gastric Banding System and received gastric bypass
surgery training during his residency. He belongs to numerous
medical and surgical associations and he “likes to operate!” He
is most excited about the bariatric program because it gives him
“the ability to assist patients
in getting their lives back. Bariatric patients are the most
motivated and appreciative patients I have ever had the
opportunity to work with.”
Lakuma
Mogili, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. Mogili completed her residency at Case Western Reserve
University in Cleveland, OH. She has been employed with Valley
Health for 2 years and has graciously accepted a position within
the team to “help patients through this potentially difficult
time to ensure the success of their surgery.” Her role on the
multidisciplinary team is to perform pre-operative psychiatric
evaluations and provide ongoing patient and family support to
prepare and help cope with post surgery behavioral changes and
coping skills.
Tina
Shelton, RN
Program
Coordinator
Tina brings tremendous work experience to the bariatric
program. As a Valley Health employee, Tina has held various
positions within the operating room and worked closely with the
previous bariatric program, which sparked her interest in this
position. She attended Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV
where she graduated with a degree in nursing. Tina’s role on
the team is multifaceted as she helps to manage many components
of the bariatric program.
Susan Lessar, RD Program Dietitian
Susan is very excited to be back in the
Winchester area. Born and raised in Stephens City, she attended
Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC where she graduated with a
BS in Human Nutrition. Since 1998, Susan has worked in clinical
dietetics, disease management, and private practice. Throughout
her career, weight management has always been Susan’s main area
of interest and expertise. She “loves the interaction with her
patients and watching them become successful at making nutrition
and lifestyle changes.” The dietitian’s role on the bariatric
team is to provide pre and post operative education, ensure
optimal nutrition, and help with problem solving in relation to
post-surgical nutrition challenges you may face. Susan will
also be the support group facilitator.
Candi Riggleman, Office Manager
Candi is another member on the team, from the
Winchester area, and is the friendly voice you hear when you
call the office. She assists with scheduling appointments and
also helps with insurance claims. She has worked for Valley
Health for 7 years as a cashier, intake representative, and
branch manager of Valley Home Care in Woodstock before joining
the Bariatric team. Candi is currently pursuing a degree in
Business Management. She is very excited to work with the
bariatric program as it gives her “the opportunity to make a
difference.”
Connie Pugh, LPN
We are very pleased to introduce the newest
member of the bariatric team. Connie recently accepted the
position and will join us towards the end of September. She is
equally as excited to work with the bariatric program – having
had the surgery herself in 2002.
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