Meet the Bariatrics Team
Pardee's medical experts support you through an approach that includes lifestyle education, nutritional and psychological counseling, exercise training, and the most advanced and tested weight loss surgery options available. Most importantly, we offer lifelong support to guide you through this incredible journey.
A customized weight loss plan is developed for each of our patients, where every member of our team gives input based on their education, experience, and training, as well as your individual needs. We are devoted to creating an environment that encourages a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, constructive psychological training, and good nutrition.
Pardee Bariatrics and General Surgery, a Department of Pardee Hospital, is committed to evidence-based and leading-edge surgery, integrated and customized care, and life-long maintenance and support is what sets us apart, leading our patients to successful outcomes and happier, healthier lives.
Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Surgeon
Chris Edwards, MD, is a board- certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including bariatric, acid reflux, and hernia surgery.
Certified Physician Assistants
Amelia Martin, PA-C, and Alex Benson, PA-C, are board- certified physician assistants who specialize in bariatrics and weight loss. Physician Assistants provide all aspects of bariatric care, including pre, intra, and post-operative needs. They develop customized care plans for their patients and enjoy working alongside them throughout their bariatrics and weight loss journey.
Program Navigator
Our program navigator works one-on-one with each patient to create an individualized care plan, while taking the time to educate them about their surgical options, and provide them with resources to guide them along the way. From the very first step a patient takes, through surgery and follow up, the Program Navigator provides support, advocacy and encouragement.
Registered Dietitian
Our registered dietitian guides each patient through their nutritional needs and lifestyle changes. This person deeply understands the important role that diet plays in a bariatric patient’s success, and is available throughout their journey to answer any dietary and nutritional questions or concerns.
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistants assist the bariatrics program with a variety of needs and answers questions for patients or potential candidates who call into our practice. They also gather a patient’s health information and establish their patient profile.
