Meet Dr. Kaplan's Team of Professionals.

Responsibilities
With more than 30 years of nursing experience, Susan is the key line of communication between Parkersburg Surgical Associates and Camden Clark Memorial Hospital’s Gastric Banding Services. Working directly with Dr. Kaplan, Susan provides experienced patient care and is instrumental in scheduling of surgical procedures and office visits.

Responsibilities
Jeannie is responsible for the coordination of the Gastric Banding program at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. This includes the initial evaluation of each patient, assisting Dr. Kaplan with introductory education and creating individual plans of care based on patient needs. She also works with insurance providers to obtain authorization for the gastric banding procedure. Jeannie provides follow-up care for the adjustment of the gastric band after surgery and coordinates the gastric banding support group meetings.

Education
Master of Science in Nursing, West Virginia University, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, West Virginia University, 2001
Associate of Science in Nursing, West Virginia University, 1999
Wood County Vocational School of Practical Nursing, 1996

Responsibilities
Lindsay is responsible for the patient's supervised weight loss as required by insurance prior to surgery. With each case, Lindsay reviews the patient’s pre-op and post-op diet, suggesting any necessary changes for proper nutrition. In addition, patients follow up with her after surgery to make sure they are achieving optimal nutrition and weight loss.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, West Virginia University, 2004

Responsibilities
Brenda is the first person many patients talk to regarding questions and concerns about the laparoscopic gastric banding procedure. Brenda is responsible for receiving and managing patient information and records and also ensures that appointments are scheduled with each provider. At the conclusion of diet education and preliminary visits, she assists in obtaining authorization for the surgery from the insurance provider.

Responsibilities
Erin provides an exercise prescription and guidelines for aerobic conditioning, strength training and flexibility to help ensure that patients meet their weight loss goals. In addition, she works with LAP-BAND® patients to set manageable fitness goals that motivate them to pursue good health.

Responsibilities
Kathy is responsible for ensuring that all supplies, instruments and equipment are available and functioning properly for each gastric banding procedure. She is also responsible for making sure that the operating room staff is properly informed about each patient’s individual case history.

Responsibilities
Lena oversees the training and education of team members on the surgical techniques and procedures related to the laparoscopic gastric banding program. She also assists Dr. Kaplan in the operating room.

Responsibilities
A key member of the surgical team, Debbie is responsible for positioning the laparoscopic camera and maintaining a clear view for Dr. Kaplan during the procedure. She also ensures that the laparoscopic cameras used during procedures are optimally functional and sterilized.

Responsibilities
Darlene is responsible for the handling of the instrumentation for surgical cases.