Our Team
At Lenox Hill Hospital / Manhattan Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery Program we have developed a comprehensive course of treatment, however YOU play the most critical role in ensuring your successful recovery and most importantly, better health and weight loss. By educating and involving you in each step of the program, you will be better prepared to achieve these goals.
Lenox Hill Hospital / Manhattan Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery Program specializes in weight loss surgery care. This includes medical, behavioral and surgical options to support long-term health and wellness.
Dedicated to the treatment of morbid obesity, the LHH – MMIBS Program provides innovative, comprehensive, and compassionate care for patients undergoing bariatric surgery. New York surgeons Mitchell S. Roslin and Paresh C. Shah represent a combination of training, expertise and recognition unique and unparalleled in New York City and throughout the state. With two full time surgeons on staff, the Manhattan Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery Program provides absolute quality bariatric surgical care.
We have a support team ready and waiting to help you through the process. This team includes doctors, surgeons, nurses, a physician assistant, a dietitian, behavioral health support and other healthcare professionals skilled at treating weight loss surgery patients. Our panel specializes in the challenges and stresses you may face, and they are eager to answer your questions and help you wherever possible. Don’t be embarrassed to ask questions. Your experience will go more smoothly if you are prepared and know what to expect.
JoAnne Weiskopf, RPA-C Sharon Zarabi Dr. Donna Rivera
Bariatric Coordinator Nutritionist Clinical Psychologist
Our entire Weight Loss Surgery Support Team is committed to the highest level of medical care and surgical expertise. A well-educated, well-informed patient is more often the successful patient. We continually strive towards our mission of providing education and information for our patients. Our patient’s success is our success. Questions, comments, suggestions, and your participation are encouraged as you travel the road to a healthier, happier and more active life.
We encourage and ask you to share this website with your family. It will answer many of their questions and may prompt you to think of more questions to ask our support team. The team at LHH - MMIBS is here to support your success before, during and after weight loss surgery. Please let us know how we can help you every step of the way.