Meet Our Medical Director
RBMC’s Institute for Weight Loss is headed by Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD, a board certified and fellowship trained laparoscopic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive weight loss and gastrointestinal procedures. His extensive training includes a medical degree from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria followed by a residency at Columbia University’s Harlem Hospital Center, NY, and a fellowship in advanced laparoscopy, bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery at the University of Rochester, NY. He leads a team of experienced, board certified bariatric surgeons who are dedicated to the health and well-being of their patients.
The Team
Dr. Vishal Mehta is a bariatric surgeon, board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree in 1996 from New York Medical College, and completed a residency in general surgery at New York Methodist hospital in 2001. Dr. Mehta was amongst the first fellowship trained bariatric surgeons in the United States in 2002. He has performed more than 4,000 procedures and 1,300 weight loss surgeries. His technical skills and dedication as a laparoscopic bariatric surgeon has gained him a reputation amongst his peers.
Oluseun A. Sowemimo M.D. F.A.C.S., (Dr. Seun) is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive weight loss surgery. Most recently, Dr. Seun successfully completed specialized fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive (laparoscopic), robotic and open bariatric surgery at the Yale University Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, CT. Dr. Seun completed his general surgery internship and residency training at College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, Harlem Hospital Center, NY.
Our Staff
Nurse Navigator
Maureen Ali, RN, BSN
Maureen has more than 32 years of experience working throughout the medical center in the areas of emergency medicine, hospice, inpatient medical/surgical care, community health center and as an assistant nurse manager. She is a member of the National Association of Bariatric Nurses, the Obesity Action Coalition, and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses.
Dietician
Lauren Sausmer, RD
Lauren is a registered dietitian and is also certified in adult weight management. She is dedicated to the field of weight management and bariatrics and is adept at addressing the specific nutritional needs of bariatric patients and providing comprehensive nutritional care both pre- and post-operatively. Lauren coordinates nutritional care for the Institute and works closely with the entire healthcare team.
Support Group Facilitator
Leslie Guido, RN, BC
Leslie has been American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certified in medical/surgical nursing for more than 13 years. She also has more than 15 years of clinical nursing practice in Raritan Bay Medical Center’s medical/surgical unit. Leslie underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in July 2007 and lost 110 pounds. Leslie’s personal success has motivated her to be instrumental in helping others achieve post-op weight loss success through sound nutrition, exercise and group support.
Institute for Weight Loss
Raritan Bay Medical Center
3 Hospital Plaza
Suite 206
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
855.TIME-4-ME (855.846.3463)