Our Team 
 
 
 
 

David Ritter, MDGeneral Surgeon & Weight Loss Surgery Program Medical Director, has performed bariatric surgery for the Weight Loss Surgery Program since 1998. He is a member of numerous medical organizations, including the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

 

Russ D. Birdwell, MDGeneral Surgeon

 

Christopher J. Cottrell, MDGeneral Surgeon & Chief of Staff, has five years experience in the Dallas area.  He is a member of numerous medical organizations, including the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

 

John Curanovic, MD - Internal Medicine

 

Roberto Lopez, DO - Internal Medicine

 

Les Sandknop, DO - Internal Medicine

 

Robert F. Mehl, III, Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

  

Bobbie WalkerWeight Loss Surgery Program Coordinator

 

Tarina Balch, NRCMA - Lap Band Program Coordinator

 

Jana Grant - Lap Band Program Coordinator

 

Mary Bachmyer, RD, LD, CDE - Dietician