New Patient Weight Loss Consultation
When you visit our office for a new patient consultation you will spend time with your bariatric surgeon and your weight loss team and begin to build your personalized weight loss journey.
This first consultation is key to your overall weight loss success. During this visit:
- You will meet with your surgeon to discuss and review your health history.
- Your surgeon will explain the bariatric surgical options and will help you decide which one is right for you.
- The patient navigator will meet with you to discuss the requirements of our program, as well as, your health insurance plan in relation to bariatric surgery.
Our Bariatric Care Team
At Ascension Borgess Bariatric Center, we offer a supportive, nurturing environment and a customized treatment approach to help you achieve your weight loss goals through either a non-surgical weight loss program or surgical weight loss procedures. Our team can provide you with the tools and support you need to make the decision that’s right for you.

Dr. Stuart Verseman
MD, Bariatric Surgeon
West Michigan

Dr. Alain Elian
MD, Bariatric Surgeon
West Michigan

Dr. KayLynn DeCarli
DO, Bariatric Medicine
West Michigan

Kelly Becker
FNP-BC, Bariatric Medicine
West Michigan

Lynne Lounsbury
Nurse Practitioner, Bariatric Medicine
West Michigan

Ashley DeArmond
Certified Physician Assistant
West Michigan

Melissa Dusseljee
Certified Physician Assistant
West Michigan

Elaine Schell
Certified Physician Assistant
West Michigan

Lisa Lobel
Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist
West Michigan

Corey Shack
Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist
West Michigan

Patti Lewis
Bariatric Patient Navigator
West Michigan

Angie Scholten
Bariatric Patient Navigator
West Michigan

Diana Haase
RN, Bariatric Program Leader
West Michigan