Bariatric Surgery at The West Penn Allegheny Health System

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We are part of the The West Penn Allegheny Health System.


   

Meet the Team

The WPAHS Bariatric Surgery Center is composed of specially trained physicians, certified physician assistants, CRNPs and RNs, psychologists and dietitians. The team works together to ensure that patients receive the most comprehensive care available.

 

Physicians

The dedicated and experienced physicians of the West Penn Bariatric Surgery Center are among the leaders in the field of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.

East Office

North Office

Program Manager

Physician Assistants/CRNPs/RNs

The certified physician assistants directly work with the Center's physicians to offer the highest level of support and care to bariatric surgery patients.

East Office

North Office

 

Dietary Support

Dietary support for bariatric surgery patients is provided by certified dietitians. The Center's dietitians assist patients with their lifestyle changes before and after surgery. This additional support helps patients achieve more successful long-term weight loss.

East Office

North Office

Psychological Assistance

Bariatric surgery is a life-altering experience that can be difficult not only physically, but emotionally, as well. Our psychologists provide psychological services to patients of the West Penn Bariatric Surgery Center.

East Office

North Office

Administrative Support

East Office

  • Catherine Phillips, Department Secretary
    Phone: 412-235-5900
    Fax: 412-235-5901
    Email: cphillip1@wpahs.org
  • Lorraine Heagy, Research Data Analyst
    Phone: 412-235-5911
    Fax: 412-235-5901
    Email: lheagy@wpahs.org
  • Dianna Deweese, Scheduler
    Phone: 412-235-5900
    Fax: 412-235-5901
    Email: ddeweese@wpahs.org
  • Maria Cannon, Financial Coordinator
    Phone: 412-235-5903
    Fax: 412-235-5901
    Email: mcannon@wpahs.org
  • Melanie Niemiec, Department Secretary
    Phone: 412-235-5900
    Fax: 412-235-5901
    Email: mniemiec@wpahs.org
  • Lisa Szramowski, Medical Assistant
    Phone: 412-235-5900
    Fax: 412-235-5901
    Email: lszramow@wpahs.org

North Office

  • Patricia Kail, Practice Supervisor,
    Insurance Specialist
    Phone: 412-359-6077
    FAX: 412-359-8646
    Email: pkail@wpahs.org
  • Susan Allen, Secretary
    Phone: 412-359-4407
    FAX: 412-359-8646
    Email: sallen@wpahs.org
  • Marlene Peluso, Secretary
    Phone: 412-359-3909
    FAX: 412-359-8646
    Email: mpeluso@wpahs.org

 

 

 






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© West Penn Allegheny Health System Bariatric Surgery Center
East Office: West Penn Hospital, 4727 Friendship Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
North Office: Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212