Jul 8, 2008 | 5:16 pm
Meet the Team
During your stay with us, our multidisciplinary staff will become your second family. Our mutual goal is success throughout your entire program experience.
Every patient is different, therefore every patient has different strengths and weaknesses. Tri-State Bariatrics recognizes you as an individual and will assist in developing and implementing a support program that will allow you to be successful in your weight loss after surgery. To provide an individualized program, Tri-State Bariatrics has a wide variety of multidisciplinary clinical and support staff. Our team includes, but is not limited to, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Dieticians, Psychologist,and knowledgeable office support staff.
Peter H. Kwon MD F.A.C.S
Surgical Program Director
Dr. Kwon is a Board Certified surgeon. He received his medical education at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and had his surgery residency training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles . He has over 20 years of laparoscopic surgery experience. He has performed over 1,000 laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placements. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a regular member of the American Society for Bariactric Surgery, and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. He is the founder and surgical director of Tri-State Bariatrics, a state -of -the-art comprehensive and ethical weight control center serving the residents of Orange , Sullivan, Dutchess, Ulster Counties in New York , Sussex County in New Jersey , and Pike County in Pennsylvania .
Cynthia Marsilio RN, BSN
Bariatric Program Director
Cyndi is a registered nurse who received her B.S.N. at SUNY New Paltz and her R.N. at SUNY Orange County Community College . She has over 17 years experience in nursing, with experience in ICU, Same Day Surgery and PACU. She has a special interest in the care of Bariatric surgical patients, and has been instrumental in developing the Bariatric Program with Dr. Kwon at Tri-State Bariatrics.
Tara Zychowicz FNP
Nurse Practitioner
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Tara is a board certified family nurse practitioner. She is an active member in the NYS Nurse Practitioner Association. She received her Associate’s degree from SUNY Orange in 1994 and her Bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida in 1999. She received her nurse practitioner training at Kennesaw State University in Georgia in 2002. Tara, a native of Orange County, NY, has over 10 years experience as a Registered Nurse in various settings and has 4 years of experience in advance practice nursing with a special interest in Bariatrics.
Becky Aschoff RN, CBN (Certified Bariatric Nurse)
Bariatric Program Manager
The L.E.A.N. Way at Tri-State Bariatrics
Graduate from Orange County Community College with an Associate Degree in Science in 1992, followed immediately by passing the New York State Board of Nursing – RN licensure examination, graduate from Monroe County Area Vocational Technical School in 1989 followed immediately by passing the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing LPN licensure examination. I have worked as a Nurse in the field of acute care rehabilitation and head-injury rehabilitation for over 14 years. I have also worked as a quality improvement coordinator for over 5 years in an acute care hospital. I am in the pursuit of my Bachelors Degree in Nursing at this time.
Tracy Morgan RN, BSN, CBN (Certified Bariatric Nurse)
Bariatric Program Manager
Tracy graduated in 1993 from College of New Rochelle as a RN with a Bachelors degree in nursing. She has over 13 years nursing experience, with experience in cardiology, same day surgery, OR and PACU
Susan K. Peters MS, RD
Bariatric Program Dietician
Susan is a registered dietitian who is certified in the state of New York. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware, followed by her master’s degree from New York University. Prior to joining the Tri-State Bariatric team she worked at Nyack Hospital in Rockland County where she covered the surgical step-down, surgical ICU, and pediatric units. Susan is an associate member of the ASMBS(American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery) and received her Certificate of Training in Adult Management through the American Dietetic Association.
Mary Ann McCarthy
Insurance Specialist
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Mary Ann has been in the medical field for over 30 years, her specialty is Medical Insurance.
Kristina Lanterman
Bariatric Program Assistant-Front Desk
The L.E.A.N. Way at Tri-State Bariatrics
Kristina has been in the medical field for over 15 years, she was the Supervisor in Food and Nutrition at Bon Secours Community Hospital , where she moved up to Assistant Dietician. Presently she is our Bariatric Program Assistant.
Courtney Steffens
Data Specialist
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Courtney has been in the medical field for over 3 years, she is attending SUNY Orange County Community College working on her Degree in nursing.
Angela Worden
Bariatric Program Assistant – Front Desk
Phlebotomist
Angela has been in the medical field for 4 years, she is a certified Phlebotomist. She earned her certification from Ulster Boces, in Kingston, NY . She joined our staff July of 2005.
Danielle Steffens
Business Manager/Medical Claims Biller
Danielle has been in the medical field for 6 years, her specialty is Medical Claims Billing.
Patricia Braisted
Bariatric Program Assistant
Patricia has been in the medical field for 24 years and is a Radiologic Technologist. She received her degree from The University of Charleston, in Charleston West Virginia.