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We love working with our patients! Our center is very proud to offer one of the most comprehensive Weight Loss Surgery programs in the country. Working together with YOU to make your Centennial Experience as fulfilling as possible is our goal.
Please meet our team of experts.
- Pam Davis, RN, Certified Bariatric Nurse, Certified Case Manager – Program Director
- Kathy Hungerford, RN, BSN
- Asssistant Program Manager
- Pam Helmlinger, RD, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
– Registered Dietitian - Anna Cleland
– Exercise Physiologist - Lisa Ferrell
– Financial Counselor - Heather Newbern
– Financial Counselor
Pam Davis, RN, Certified Bariatric Nurse, Certified Case Manager
Program Director
“Since my gastric bypass surgery at Centennial on March 2nd, 2001, I have wanted to be a part of their program. On April 16th, 2007 I began working with Centennial’s program and it is truly a blessing to get to come to work here every day. I am responsible for the overall operations of the Center including our seminars, physician and community outreach and program development. I feel very strongly that each of us are our own best advocate. To me, the Centennial Experience means we are addressing all of our patients needs; whether that is advocating for increased access to and coverage of weight loss surgery or providing one of the largest networks of support groups, both patient led and professional led in the country. I contribute to the Centennial Experience by taking every opportunity to educate individuals on the disease process of obesity, including treatment options and the need for additional research and by advocating for our patients on a daily basis.”
Kathy Hungerford, RN, BSN
Asssistant Program Manager
“I have worked in this program for 2 years. I assist the clinical team in delivering excellent care and education to all of our patients and support to my co-workers. I see myself as contributing to the Centennial experience by using both my professional experience as an R.N. and my personal experience as a RNY gastric bypass patient to help others navigate the journey of bariatric surgery. This is my opportunity to pay it forward.”
Pam Helmlinger, RD, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
Registered Dietitian
“I transferred from an HCA hospital to Centennial in 2004 and I have worked with the bariatric program since 2006. I contribute to the program by providing preoperative and postoperative nutrition counseling. I also educate patients required to complete a medical weight loss program for insurance approval. To me, the Centennial experience means we provide our patients the aftercare required to support their success in achieving a healthier, happier lifestyle.”
Anna Cleland
Exercise Physiologist
Lisa Ferrell
Financial Counselor
“I started working at Centennial in February 2001. I like to meet the patients that I help to be approved for surgery before they have their surgery done. Then I can watch them as they come in for follow up appointments and they get smaller, and smaller, and smaller.”
Heather Newbern
Financial Counselor
”I started with HCA in 2000 and started working at Centennial Medical Center in 2008. I contribute to the Centennial experience by doing the best that I can to ensure our patients are taken care of the way they should be.”
If you have any non-medical questions, please feel free to call us at 615-342-1231 or 1-800-251-8200 ext. 1231. We look forward to meeting you!