Janice Bryant
Practic Coordinator
Seeing that every step works smoothly as far as each patient is concerned is one of Janice's primary responsibilities. She wants patients to know they'll be well cared for by her and other team members.Janice is known as the office problem-solver. She is the behind-the-scences person who makes sure that the program and its clinics operate efficiently and effectively. In addition to four previous years as a University of Maryland Medical Center employee, Jancie spent twelve years at a community medical center working for health care administration and serving as a patient advocate.
Mary Beth Sodus
Registered Dietitian
More than 10 years of experience as a dietitian and nutrition counselor have made Mary Beth a passionate instructor on topics such as low-fat nutrition, label reading, and food safety. Mary Beth - a specialist in gastric bypass nutrition - has written teaching tools that empower gastric bypass patients to practice smart, healthy eating habits. Mary Beth’s background in medical nutrition therapy for obese as well as diabetic patients ensures that she will ably assist patients in making important lifestyle changes. "It's not just about the foods but also about making wise choices," she says. Mary Beth, who practices yoga and ballroom dancing in her spare time, also believes strongly in the importance of exercise.
Nadja Muchow, M.S., B.S.N.
Clinical Practice Coordinator
What makes Nadja's job so rewarding is patient satisfaction and patient contact. "Customer service is at the heart of every position I have ever held. My goal is to provide additional clinical support so that our patients have a safe and satisfying experience while achieving optimal weight loss," she says.
Nadja's main focus is assisting Dr. Kligman during clinic visits, providing pre and postoperative patient and family education, and responding to the many concerns that the patients and their families have once they return home. In addition, she is involved in inpatient and outpatient education concerning bariatric surgery and assists with coordinating a patient support group.
Throughout Nadja's twenty plus years as a nurse, she has developed her clinical and management skills by holding a variety of positions in the fields of oncology, medicine, infectious disease, surgery and education. Prior to Nadja joining Dr. Kligman, she was a clinical specialist with Amgen, a California based Biotech company, and patient care manager of 10 West at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Kelly Jackson
Administrative Assistant
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