Pictured (L to R) are Dianna Coleman, LPN; Jessica Custer, NP; Susan Frank; Dr. D’Arcy Duke, MD, FACS, FASMBS; Melissa Brubaker, RN, BSN; and Trista Sanzo, RN.
Dr. Duke is board certified in general surgery, specializes in bariatric surgery, and serves as the Director of the Bariatric Surgery department at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She earned her medical doctorate from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Boston University. She is fellow of he American College of Surgeons and completed her fellowship in laparoscopic bariatric surgery at UPMC. She is robotically trained in bariatric surgeries. She earned the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation.
Jessica Custer is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner who specializes in surgical and medical weight loss. Jessica is a graduate of Duquesne University with a Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner. Jessica has met the national board certification and is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Melissa Brubaker, Bariatric Coordinator, received her Registered Nursing degree at Conemaugh School of Nursing. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from Grand Canyon University.
Debbie Juda, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist and owner of VIP Nutrition Coach, a telehealth practice. She combines her over 30 years of experience in nutrition, tackling areas most important to your health and weight.
Her philosophy is to leverage the latest science combined with realistic, personalized solutions to help her clients reach their goals.
Debbie is a graduate of the University of Florida. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Florida, Licensed in the States of Florida, Georgia and Pennsylvania with the Dept of Health Division of Medical Quality Licensure, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, the Integrative and Functional Medicine Practice Group, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
