Our Team
The UF Health Bariatric Surgery Center is a certified center of excellence. UF Health fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons collaborate with UF Health experts from psychiatry, cardiology, pulmonology, medicine, nephrology, endocrinology and nutrition as they strive to identify and resolve the extensive health problems associated with morbid obesity.
Bariatric Team
- Gwen Crispell, MSN, RN, CBN
Metabolic and Bariatric Nurse Coordinator - Tamara Lux, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Stephanie Stevens
Clinical Coordinator - Kathy Rodriquez
Clinical Coordinator - Heather Vacchiano
Clinical Coordinator - Kyle Hazen, RD, LD/N, CDCES
Registered Dietitian - Nada Radwan
Registered Dietitian
Cardiology
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Juan M Aranda, MD, FACCCardiologist (Heart Specialist), Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant SpecialistLanguages: Spanish
Endocrinology
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Diana Barb, MDEndocrinologist (Diabetes & Hormones Specialist)
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William T Donahoo, MD, FTOSEndocrinologist (Diabetes & Hormones Specialist)
Neurology/Sleep Medicine
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Michael Jaffee, MD, FAAN, FANANeurologist
Pediatric Endocrinology
Plastic Surgery
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Bruce A Mast, MD, FACSPlastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon
Pediatric Behavior Specialist
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Alana R Rawlinson, PhDChild Psychologist
Wellness and Fitness
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Clarence T McGehee, ATC
Anesthesia & Critical Care
- Chris R. Giordano, MD
- Nikolaus Gravenstein, MD
Nutritional Services
- Meagan Lamothe, MS, RD, LPN
Inpatient
Psychology
- Allison Holgerson, Ph.D.