Doctors & Team

Meet the top clinicians and weight loss specialists at Bariendo, who guide you through every step of your journey and set the standard for excellence.

Clinical Advisory

Christopher C. Thompson

Inventor of ESG Stomach Tightening

Professor, Harvard Medical School
Pichamol “Sigh” Jirapinyo

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

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Ali Abbas

Bariendo Greater Tampa Director

Harvard-trained Bariatric Endoscopist
Zaid Rana

Bariendo Greater Miami Director

Assistant Professor, Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lindsey Merritt

Bariendo Greater Jacksonville Director

Advanced Endoscopist, Borland Groover
Mustafa S. Huseini

Bariendo Greater Detroit Director

Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

Grayce O’Neill

Physician Assistant

Bachelor of Science, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Shivani Mehta

Physician Assistant

Master in Medical Science, Midwestern University, Glendale
Erica Marrero

Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing, University of Miami

Clinical Support

Chelsea D’Ascanio

Head of Anesthesia Services

Doctorate of Nursing Practice Northeastern University, Boston
Sheri Zarrella

Head of Nursing Services

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Fitchburg State University

Dietitians & Wellness Expert

Lauren Kort

Registered Dietitian

Master of Science in Nutrition, University of Georgia
Janelle Esker

Registered Dietitian

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

Therapeutic Wellness Expert