Bariatric Surgery & Comprehensive Obesity Management Program

Kim joined the GBMC Community in 2018, when she assisted in creating the Colon & Rectal Surgery Dept. She has since taken the reins of Bariatrics, Finney Trimble- General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery Departments. Received her BA from Towson University a long time ago, when it was Towson State. Kim is dedicated to helping people, she is true believer of the GBMC Vision Phrase: “To every patient, every time, we will provide the care that we would want for own loved ones” and The Mission of GBMC of "Health, Healing, and Hope". Kim implores her staff to display the same care and compassion. She has an abundance of energy and is constantly on the move. In addition, she believes she has the privilege of working with the Best Drs at GBMC Health Partners. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, the beach, being on the water and watching her son Luca play lacrosse.

Jana became the lead dietitian of the GBMC COMP team in July 2016. She received her Bachelor’s degree in both Nutrition Sciences and Communications and completed her dietetic internship at Johns Hopkins, before becoming a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management. Jana has always been interested in the unique role that food plays in every patient’s life. Jana’s favorite part of her job is running support groups and guiding patients to achieve their goals. In her spare time, she loves cooking with her husband and spending time with friends and family.

Summer joined the Comprehensive Obesity Management Program in 2016. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009. She worked as a registered nurse in General Surgery post-operative care for seven years until she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing through the University of Delaware’s Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2016. 

Summer is an exam Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) through the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine through the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). 
In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, documentaries, listening to podcasts, true crime, eating out, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Melissa joined the C.O.M.P. Team in May of 2022. She has been a Physician Assistant since 2010 and attended PA School at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. Melissa joined the Bariatric Surgery Department to be able to form closer relationships with her patients and to help them achieve their health and weight loss goals. She holds a Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine through the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). She enjoys providing education to patients and watching them succeed at things that they didn’t know were possible. On her days off, Melissa recharges by spending time with her husband, 2 children and golden retriever.

Madison joined the COMP team in June 2022. She was born in San Diego, California and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Physiological Science at University of California Los Angeles. After graduation, she traveled to Hawaii and New Zealand to learn about farming practices, nutrition, and sustainability. Madison moved to Baltimore to complete her dietetic internship and Masters program at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, hiking with her dog, watching Ravens games, and running!

Samantha joined GBMC COMP in November 2020 as the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Coordinator and Clinical Reviewer. She is a graduate of the Villa Julie College, now Stevenson University, nursing program. Samantha has over 10 years of nursing experience in a variety of different fields including emergency medicine, telemetry, urology and outpatient surgery. She is CPR, ACLS and PALS certified. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, visiting wineries, cooking and reading.

Shanay Davis is our Surgical Coordinator who requests, track and obtains pre certifications/authorizations for bariatric procedures. Shanay has been in the medical field for over 10 years, she believes that with dedication and a great team like the COMP program at GBMC the world can be much better, healthy and happy. In addition to submitting prior authorizations, she also works as a LSR (Logistic Service Representative) where she facilitates with various hospitals for safe transportation of lab specimens/medical supplies.

Dayna began her career in healthcare in 2011. She joined GBMC Health Partners in 2017 and became a part of the COMP team in 2021. With over 10 years of experience in healthcare she has decided to further her education with obtaining her bachelor’s in nursing. She is currently the senior medical secretary to Drs. Costinett and Watters. When not helping patients through the program, she loves spending time with her daughter and cat. She is also an avid reader of all genres and rarely watches TV.

Shawna began her career with the COMP Team in September 2021. She quickly learned a lot about nutrition, weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As Dr. Friesen’s secretary, she enjoys helping patients through the program and assisting them on their weight loss journey. My journey here at COMP has inspired her to continue in pursing her Bachelor’s in Health Administration, which she will obtain December 2024. Shawna plans to then pursue her Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Promotion. In her free time, Shawna enjoys spending her day with her 3 children and 2 dogs. When not at work, Shawna is catching up on homework or watching the ID channel; like a true crime fanatic!

Daysia joined the COMP team in July of 2021as the medical assistant for the department. Her background is based in the medical field. She loves helping others and making a difference in other people lives. Daysia is dancer, hairstylist and fashionista in her spare time.

Leland is a dedicated individual with a strong passion for healthcare and making a positive impact in people's lives. As a highly committed professional, he aspires to continue working with GBMC to contribute his skills and expertise to the well-being of the community. Leland's aspirations are to continue with his career in healthcare, creating a nurturing and supportive environment within GBMC. He believes that by working together, the hospital can deliver the highest quality care to its patients and make a lasting impact on the community's well-being. Leland enjoys coming to work daily and sharing his time with colleagues and patients.