Meet the Northwestern Medicine Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Center Team
Headed by specially trained surgeon and medical director Amir Heydari, MD, this comprehensive team includes physicians, nurses, psychotherapists, exercise physiologists and dietitians who have a singular interest in helping patients achieve their weight loss goals. The team combines a surgical approach with mental health support, nutritional education and physical activity to enhance weight loss. We work together to provide you quality care and genuine respect.
![Lesslie Amaya](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/amaya-lesslie.png)
Lesslie Amaya
CMA
![Anne Borris, RDN, LDN](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/borris-anne.png)
Anne Borris, RDN, LDN
Bariatric Dietitian
![Brittney Cahill, RN](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/silhouette-female.jpg)
Brittney Cahill, RN
Registered Nurse
![Betsy Felde, RDN, LDN](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/felde-betsy.png)
Betsy Felde, RDN, LDN
Program Manager
![Kailin Little](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/silhouette-female.jpg)
Kailin Little
Patient Service Representative
![Pam Martin](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/martin-pam.png)
Pam Martin
Patient Service Representative
![Stephany Martinez](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/martinez-stephany.png)
Stephany Martinez
Administrative Coordinator
![Jamie Patel, RDN, LDN](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/patel-jamie-rd.jpg)
Jamie Patel, RDN, LDN
Bariatric Dietitian
![Kristen Skopek](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/skopek-kristen.png)
Kristen Skopek
Administrative Coordinator
![Jenna Strombach, RN](/-/media/northwestern/images/non-api%20staff/strombach-jenna.png)