Our experienced, dedicated dietitians meet with all patients enrolled in the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center’s programs, providing individualized nutritional assessments and counseling. Nutrition services are available not only for patients interested in weight loss procedures, but also for those interested in medical weight loss options. Our dietitians provide education regarding dietary guidelines, when nutritional supplements are needed, and will offer suggestions for behavioral changes for healthy weight loss habits.
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Megan Pinamonti, RD CDN CDE, is a registered dietitian for the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center at Stony Brook Medicine. Megan received her Bachelor of Science degree in culinary nutrition from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship at Stony Brook Medicine. She has several years of experience working in bariatrics including in private practice. She brings great enthusiasm about nutrition whether leading group classes or providing one-on-one counseling to clients regarding weight loss, meal planning, disease prevention and management and nutrition education. Megan works with patients pre-operatively and post-operatively, and educates them extensively on all nutritional aspects involved.
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Kelly Tahlor, RDN CDN, is a registered dietitian for the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center at Stony Brook Medicine. Kelly received her associate degree in Dietetic technology where she originally became a registered dietetic technician. She then went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics from Long Island University and completed her dietetic internship at Stony Brook Medicine. She is currently working on her master's in advanced nutrition and critical care at Stony Brook Medicine. She has years of food service experience before she started her career working as a community diabetes educator as a registered dietitian. Kelly supports patients through their pre-operative and post-operative journeys, meticulously educating them on the nutritional components involved. She supports our patients by providing personalized advice on weight loss, crafting meal plans, and preventing and managing illnesses. |
