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Amy Johnson, Bariatric Surgeon, M.D., F.A.C.S Amy Olsen Johnson MD FACS is a bariatric and general surgeon who has successfully completed over 1000 bariatric cases with a very low complication rate. She is also a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Medical Association. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Johnson completed her undergraduate education at the University of Oregon where she was Phi Beta Kappa. She then received an MD from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with honor of Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her surgical residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in 2002 and began active duty service at Fort Bragg, NC as a general and bariatric surgeon. After completing her service in the military she stayed on at Fort Bragg where she grew a busy bariatric practice. She brings to Pikeville Medical Center tremendous experience, expertise and compassion for the bariatric patient. Her goals in treating morbid obesity surgically are to eliminate or significantly improve medical problems that plague this patient population. Dr. Johnson is the mother of three adult children and one grandchild. She shares her life with a loving, supportive husband with whom she enjoys biking, fishing, water skiing and gardening. Teresa Blanc DNP APRN-BC Nurse Practitioner Teresa Blanc is a doctoral prepared nurse practitioner with certification as both a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).  Her doctoral research focus was on weight management and was funded by a grant from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS).  Her interest in obesity and weight management began while working in Family Practice helping patients develop and carry out individual weight loss plans. After completing her undergraduate education as a Registered Nurse at Missouri Western State University,  Teresa earned her Master's degree and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Kansas and her post-master's certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Wichita State University.  She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.  Teresa is a member of the Obesity Action Coalition, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American College of Nurse Practitioners. Teresa's personal vision is "to help individuals achieve and maintain their optimal health status through education and training."  Her personal mission is "to positively impact the lives and health of people everywhere."  Her goal is to apply her education and skills to positively impact the bariatric program at Pikeville Medical Center leading to successful weight loss and improved health of those participating in the program. Kim Ward, Bariatric Coordinator and Registered Dietitian Kim Ward has been a Registered and Licensed Dietitian since 1996. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Dietetics from the University of Kentucky . Kim began her professional career at Pikeville Medical Center and has returned after spending several years in Virginia and South Carolina . She has many years of experience working in the Dietetics field holding positions as a Clinical Nutrition Manager, Director of Nutrition Services, Oncology Dietitian as well as owning her own successful consulting firm that provided nutritional services for several hospitals, long term care facilities, and physician practices. Kim is excited to join the weight loss surgery center. Amy Kimbler, Bariatric Surgery Registered Nurse Amy has been a licensed RN for 13 years. Originally from Floyd County, she received her nursing degree from Pikeville College. Before joining PMC’s bariatric team, Amy previously worked in the hospital’s SICU, MICU and endoscopy department, as well as in a primary care physician’s office. Amy is excited about the opportunity she has been given to join our staff and encourage patients with their healthy lifestyle changes. Heather Johnson, Insurance Coordinator Heather Johnson has been a licensed practical nurse for 10 years. She started her nursing career working at Mountain View Health Care where she worked for three years. She started working at Pikeville Medical Center in 2004. Her experience at Pikeville Medical Center includes all of the following; Inpatient Rehab where she worked for five years. She transferred to Performance Improvement as clinical specialist and worked there for two years. She joined Pikeville Medical`s Bariatric Team in Aug. 2011 as an Insurance Coordinator. Not only is Heather an employee at Pikeville Medical Center's Bariatric office, she is also a patient. She had Gastric Bypass in May 2010 and lost over 100lbs. Heather is very excited about having an opportunity to share her bariatric surgery experience with others. Anna Tackett, Physician Office Assistant Anna Tackett has been a physician office assistant for the Bariatric Physician Practice for two years. Before joining the Bariatric Practice, Anna worked for 14 years in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Pikeville Medical Center as a Critical Care Technician. Anna is a 1996 graduate of Pikeville College where she obtained a degree in education. Anna enjoys being part of a program that helps people make positive lifestyle changes. Anna currently resides in Virgie, Kentucky with her husband Michael and daughter Grace. Brad Adkins, Psychologist, Ph. D. Dr. Adkins is a licensed clinical psychologist. He was born and raised in Pike County, KY. He has been licensed to practice clinical psychology in Kentucky since 2005. He obtained his doctoral degree from The Union Institute and University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He has significant experience in valuable fields of his practice including: community mental health, vocational rehabilitation, addictions treatment, pain management, psychological evaluation, court depositions, and helping with emotionally disturbed children. He also has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Is weight loss surgery right for you? Find out! Click here to register for an upcoming seminar. To register via phone or for more information, please feel free to call our office at 606-218-4811 today.

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