The multidisciplinary team at the Steward Center for Weight Control - Hawthorn Medical & Prima CARE locations - work closely with each other and with patients, educating and helping them decide which surgical weight loss option is best for them. Our team is led by two highly respected surgeons, a primary care physician, experienced nurse coordinators, nutritionists, physical therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists. We are all deeply committed to making your experience at the Center for Weight Control as successful as possible.
Hawthorn Medical Weight Loss Team
Nicole Pecquex, MD, Director of Steward Centers for Weight Control, Bariatric Surgeon
Nicole Pecquex, MD, is a board-certified surgeon and the director of Steward Centers for Weight Control. She has completed an advanced laparoscopic fellowship training and has surpassed more than 1,000 surgeries, which include laparoscopic gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy combined. Dr. Pecquex has been a member of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center's surgical staff since 2004.
Natasha Martin, MSN, FNP-C Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Alysha Bruso, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian
Jennifer Bryan, Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary
Erin Banville, Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary
Linda Kropp, Center for Weight Control Program Manager
Prima CARE Weight Loss Team
Anthony L. McCluney, MD, Assistant Director of Steward Centers for Weight Control, Bariatric Surgeon
Anthony McCluney, MD, is a board-certified surgeon and the assistant director of Steward Centers for Weight Control. He has completed advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery training. Dr. McCluney earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School.
Natasha Martin, MSN, FNP-C Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Alysha Bruso, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian
Jennifer Bryan, Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary
Erin Banville, Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary
Linda Kropp, Center for Weight Control Program Manager