Interdisciplinary Team

At the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center at Stony Brook, we know that developing a healthy lifestyle takes more than surgery; it requires hard work and an integrated network of support. Our interdisciplinary team consists of a broad range of experienced and credentialed professionals committed to helping you acheive your goals and improve your health. Team members include:

Silvana Obici, MD
Silvana Obici, MD
Bariatrician
 
Ghazal Sing, MD
Ghazal Sinha, MD
Bariatrician
 
Megan Bennett
Megan Pinamonti, RD, CDN, CDE
Dietitian / Nutritionist
 

 

Physician
Darragh Herlihy, NP
Nurse Practitioner
 
Frantzchesca Decade
Frantzchesca Decade, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
 
Ada Lee, MD
Ada Lee, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Medical Advisor
 
Catherine Tuppo
Catherine M. Tuppo, PT, MS, CLT-LANA
Program Coordinator
 
Justine Tuttle, PA-C
Justine Tuttle, PA-C
Physician Assistant

 
Genna F. Hymowitz, PhD
Genna F. Hymowitz, PhD
Psychologist

 

 


Occupational Therapists

The Department of Occupational Therapy provides care to those whose physical or cognitive abilities are impaired by physical injury or illness. Through therapeutic intervention, patients can learn to maximize their independence and performance of daily activities.

Patient Liaison

Our patient liaison, Christine Erickson assists patients with making appointments with our surgeons and members of the interdisciplinary team and related services; she provides information to patients regarding seminar registration and follow-up; responds to patient questions and inquiries; and coordinates the scheduling of surgeries.  

Physical Therapists

Stony Brook offers the most diverse outpatient physical therapy services in Suffolk County. Skilled physical therapists perform individualized patient evaluations to assess musculoskeletal, functional and neuromuscular status. Treatment programs are designed to meet each patient's individual needs.