Doctors & Team

At Bariendo, we believe that exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. We pride ourselves on partnering exclusively with top clinicians renowned for their expertise in weight loss interventions. Together, our team of specialists is committed to guiding you through every step of your weight loss journey, setting the standard for excellence in healthcare.

Clinical Advisory Team

Christopher C. Thompson, MD

Inventor of ESG Stomach Tightening

Professor, Harvard Medical School

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Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH

Director of Bariatric Endoscopy Fellowship,
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

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Ali Abbas, MD

Ali Abbas, MD, MPH

Bariendo Greater Tampa Director

Harvard-trained Bariatric Endoscopist

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Zaid Rana, DO, MPH

Zaid Rana, DO, MPH

Bariendo Greater Miami Director

Assistant Professor,
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Lindsey Merritt, DO

Lindsey Merritt, DO

Bariendo Greater Jacksonville Director

Advanced Endoscopist & Expert in Integrative Approach to Gastrointestinal Health

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Physician Assistants

Grayce O’Neill, PA-C

Physician Assistant 

Bachelor of Science
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Shivani Mehta, PA-C

Physician Assistant 

Master in Medical Science
Midwestern University, Glendale

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Dietitians & Wellness Expert

Lauren Kort, MS, RD

Lauren Kort, MS, RD

 Registered Dietitian

Master of Science in Nutrition,
University of Georgia

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Janelle Esker

Janelle Esker, MS, RDN

 Registered Dietitian

Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Illinois State University

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Cameron Prendergast

Cameron Prendergast

 Therapeutic Wellness Expert

Patient Services

Carmen McWilliams

Patient Navigator

Sebastian Suarez

Sebastian Suarez

Patient Navigator

Clinical Support

Chelsea D’Ascanio, DNP, MSc, CRNA

Chelsea D’Ascanio, DNP, MSc, CRNA

Head of Anesthesia Services 

Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Northeastern University, Boston

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Sheri Zarella, RN

Head of Nursing Services 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fitchburg State University

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Operations & Technology

Petch Jirapinyo

Petch Jirapinyo

CEO

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Chuck DiNolfo

Chuck DiNolfo

COO

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Jack Tang

Jack Tang

Head of Patient Accounts

Ping Tuksaorn

Tuksaorn Suriyakan

Head of Product

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Pakorn Subpoonkerd

Lead Software Engineer

Jay Tanyatorn

Jay Nimboonchaj

Product Designer

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Yok Kanya

Kanya Kiatsakdawong

Senior Software Engineer

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Three Thanwarin

Thanwarin Pisanprechatam

Senior Software Engineer

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