PHYSICIANS & PROVIDERS
MEET OUR PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDERS
Surgeons
Robert Michaelson, MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS
Medical Director
Role:
Dr. Michaelson is the medical director of Northwest Weight & Wellness Center and has been exclusively focused on Bariatrics since 2006.
Devorah Alana Chock, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric Surgeon
Role:
Dr. Chock is a bariatric surgeon at Northwest Weight & Wellness Center, board certified in general surgery.
Leadership
Sonia Jorgensen, MSN, RN
Role:
Chief Administrator/CAO for Sound Surgeons PLLC /Northwest Weight and Wellness Center
Carolyn Hood
HR/Payroll Coordinator
Role:
Carolyn Hood is an HR/Payroll Coordinator for Sound Surgeons PLLC /Northwest Weight and Wellness Center.
Megan Bershon, MHA, BSN, RN
Director of Surgical Services
Role:
Megan Bershon is the Director of Surgical Services for Sound Surgeons Surgery Center.
Advanced Practice
Ginny George, ARNP
Registered Nurse Practition
Role:
Ginny George is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), specializing in medically supervised weight loss as well as preoperative and postoperative bariatric surgery care.
Adam Simon, PA-C
Surgical and Clinical Physician Assistant
Role:
Adam is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), focusing on surgical and clinical physician assistance that specializes in medically supervised weight loss as well as preoperative and postoperative bariatric surgery care.
Caryn Clippert, PA-C
Surgical and Clinical Physician Assistant
Role:
Caryn is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), focusing on surgical and clinical physician assistance that specializes in medically supervised weight loss as well as preoperative and postoperative bariatric surgery care.
Nutrition Services
Nicole M. Crotty, RDN, CD
Registered Dietitian
Role:
As a Registered Dietitian, Nicole conducts nutrition assessments for patients, provides medical nutrition therapy, and offers nutrition counseling and education for patients on surgical and non-surgical weight loss journeys.
Julia Bleecker, MS, RD, CSOWM, CD
Registered Dietitian
Role:
As a Registered Dietitian, Julia conducts nutrition assessments for patients, provides medical nutrition therapy, and offers nutrition counseling and education for patients on surgical and non-surgical weight loss journeys.
Fitness
Amanda Davis, BS
Exercise Physiologist
Role:
Amanda Davis is an Exercise Specialist for Northwest Weight and Wellness Center (NWWC).
Journey Team
Itisha Poe, PCC
Patient Care Coordinator
Role:
Itisha is a Patient Care Coordinator here to help guide you through insurance, required appointments, needed medical referrals, and provide answer to your initial consult questions along with updates regarding next steps.
Jeanette Brown, PCC
Patient Care Coordinator
Role:
Jeanette is a Patient Care Coordinator here to help guide you through insurance, required appointments, needed medical referrals, and provide answer to your initial consult questions along with updates regarding next steps.
Iris Garbarino, PCC
Patient Care Coordinator
Role:
Iris is a Patient Care Coordinator here to help guide you through insurance, required appointments, needed medical referrals, and provide answer to your initial consult questions along with updates regarding next steps.
