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Why Choose Methodist Bariatric?

Vast Experience

  • Over 2,000 bariatric procedures performed.
  • Multiple surgical options.

Dedication to Quality Patient Care

  • Designated a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
  • Skilled Board Certified Surgeons.

Comprehensive Program Offering

  • Lifelong follow-up and support groups.
  • Multi-disciplinary team committed to our patients' success.

Meet Our Surgeons

Gary Anthone, MD, FACS

Dr. Anthone, a native of Omaha, served as Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at the University of Southern California School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California, from 1992 until his return to Omaha in 2003. Since then, he has served as Director of the Physicians Clinic/Methodist Health System Bariatric Program.

Dr. Anthone is board certified in general surgery and specializes in bariatric (weight loss) surgeries. He also specializes in procedures concerning the repair of complicated abdominal wall hernia defects and panniculectomies (the removal of large amounts of skin and tissue off the anterior abdominal wall). Since 1992, Dr. Anthone has performed more than 2,000 weight loss related surgeries.

Dr. Anthone graduated from Creighton University Medical School where he stayed to complete his general surgery training. He also completed fellowships at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of numerous medical and surgical societies including Alpha Omega Alpha (the society for surgery of the alimentary tract) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Learn More About Dr. Anthone

Brad Winterstein, MD

Dr. Winterstein began working at Methodist Hospital in general surgery in 2002. His areas of expertise include: Advanced laparascopy, bariatric surgery, single incision laparoscopy, complex hernia repair, laparascopic bariatric surgery and open duodenal switch procedures.

Dr. Winterstein is board certified in general surgery. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) where he completed the General Surgery Five Year Program. He received numerous honors from UNMC including: The Association of Academic Surgery Student Research Award; Jeanette I. Sasek Fund Scholarship; Gustav I. Cobb Scholarship; and Komarek Charitable Trust Scholarship. He is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.

Learn More About Dr. Winterstein

Meet Our Staff

Lorrie Dohn, RN, BSN
Bariatric Program Coordinator/Manager

Lorrie joined the Bariatric Clinic in January 2009. She came to us with 21 years of experience at Methodist Hospital, spending the majority of that time as care coordinator for the surgery process. As bariatric coordinator, she is our liaison between the hospital and the clinic.
   
Marilyn Wadum, RD
Dietitian

Marilyn is a registered dietitian licensed with the state of Nebraska, certified in adult weight management. She is a member of the American Dietetics Association including the Dietetic Practice Group of Weight Management and Bariatric Nutrition. She has worked with Dr. Anthone since 2004 and helped establish the Bariatric Support Group which she facilitates. She is dedicated to creating a caring environment for the bariatric patient and family. 
   
Mike Streeter, APRN
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Mike has been in the mental health field for over 35 years and with Methodist Health System for 10 years. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan and the Medical College of Georgia. Mike is a retired lieutenant colonel, recently returning from a two-year return to duty from the US Army. He specializes in anxiety disorders and has an interest in bariatric patients.
   
   
Kathy Langbehn RN, BSN
Nurse Coordinator

Kathy was awarded her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nebraska Methodist College.  She has worked with Dr. Anthone since 2005. As our nurse coordinator, she is dedicated to caring for and educating all of our pre-operative and post-operative patients. She cares for patients during clinic time in addition to scheduling surgery and returning patient phone calls.
   
Cara Corum, APRN
Nurse Practitioner

Cara graduated from Methodist College in 2003 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and worked as a night nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Methodist Hospital for six years. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing in May of 2009 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
   
Angela McMillian
Medical Assistant

Angela graduated from Nebraska Methodist College in 2006 as a certified medical assistant. She joined our team in February 2010. As a medical assistant, she enjoys providing direct patient care to our bariatric surgical patients. She is an excellent asset to our program.
   
 
Christy Heavey
Patient Advocate

Christy has been working in the Bariatric Clinic office since December  2003, when Dr. Anthone opened his practice at Methodist Physicians Clinic. As our patient advocate, she guides our patients through the pre-surgical insurance authorization process. With over 20 years of medical insurance experience, Christy is very knowledgeable in her field.
   
Karen Severin
Receptionist

Karen comes to us from Medical Transcription. She has worked for Methodist Physicians Clinic for 11+ years. Karen tells us she enjoys multitasking and talking to people. Since typing medical reports does not have much interaction with others, she decided it was time for a change. She tells us that she always got into trouble for talking too much in transcription, but we don’t think she will have that issue here. Karen is really glad to be here with us and enjoys meeting new people.