Bariatric Surgery Team
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| From left, back row: Thomas Streeter, MD, Emmet Eby, MD, and Rayford Kruger, MD. Front row: Anne Harris, PhD, Suzanne Gokavi, LICSW, Maria Cruz, LICSW, Natia Corsi, RD, and Michelle Croft, RN. Not pictured is Alexandra Carlin, RD. | |
Program Director & Gastric Bypass Surgeon
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A graduate of Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire, Dr. Kruger completed his residency training at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, N.H. He is board certified in general surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has practiced general surgery at Tobey Hospital for over 14 years.
Dr. Kruger has undergone extensive training in gastric bypass surgery at several Boston teaching hospitals, and has completed specialized training programs at bariatric surgery centers in New England and New York. In addition to bariatric surgery, Dr. Kruger's areas of interest include endoscopies, general surgery, peripheral vascular surgery and minimally invasive surgery including anti-reflux surgery and other procedures.
He is part of Wareham Surgical Associates with offices at 106 Main Street, Wareham.
Thomas Streeter, MD, FACS
Gastric Bypass Surgeon
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Dr. Streeter is a board-certified surgeon who has practiced as a general surgeon at Tobey Hospital for over 12 years. A graduate of the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., Dr. Streeter completed residencies at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has received advanced training in bariatric surgery. He has worked with Dr. Kruger to develop the bariatric surgery program at Tobey Hospital.
Emmet J. Eby, MD, FCCP
Medical Director
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Dr. Eby is the Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery program at Tobey Hospital. A graduate of University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dr. Eby completed his residency in internal medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center in New York. He also completed a pulmonary/critical care fellowship at Brown University in Providence, R.I. Dr. Eby is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. He has received specialized training in caring for the bariatric surgery patient. He has been in practice at Tobey Hospital since 1989.
Alexandra Carlin, MS, RD
Clinical Dietitian
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Carlin is a graduate of Providence College and earned a Master of Science degree in Food and Nutrition from Framingham (Mass.) State College. She has special training in nutrition education that is part of a comprehensive bariatric surgery program and is currently a clinical dietitian in the Nutrition Services Department at Tobey Hospital.
Natia Corsi, MS, RD
Chief Dietitian
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Corsi is a graduate of Springfield (Mass.) College and earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island. She has worked as a clinical and outpatient dietitian at various hospitals in the region and has special training in nutrition counseling for the bariatric patient. She is currently Chief Dietitian at Tobey Hospital.
Maria E. Cruz, MSW, LICSW
Social Worker
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Cruz earned a Master's Degree in social work from Boston University with a clinical social work specialty. She has been in private practice for six years as a psychotherapist, treating children, adolescents, families, women's issues and eating disorders. She has received training in dealing with the psychological issues of bariatric surgery patients. She is bilingual in Portuguese and English.
Michelle Croft, RN, BSN
Nurse Coordinator & Patient Educator
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Croft is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. She has worked as a medical/surgical nurse at Tobey Hospital for more than six years and has been a nurse at Tobey for over 10 years. She has received special education in nurse coordination and education of bariatric surgical patients.
Suzanne Govaki, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist
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Govaki earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from New Mexico State University and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas with a specialty in clinical work. She has a private practice as a psychotherapist with specialties in women's issues, medical issues and grief work. She has also practiced as a medical social worker and in a mental health clinic.
Anne Harris, PhD
Pyschologist
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Harris earned Masters Degrees from Queens College and Northeastern University and a doctorate degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has been in private practice at Psychology Associates in Wareham for the past 14 years, treating couples and families. She also has specialized training in dealing with the psychological issues of bariatric surgery patients.
More Information ~ FREE Seminars
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- First Wednesday of each month
7 p.m.
The Cape Codder
1225 Iyanough Road & Bearse's Way, Hyannis - Second Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Medical Library on the first floor
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham - Third Tuesday of every month
7:30 p.m.
Southcoast Center for Women's Health
300 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth - Fourth Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Medical Library on the first floor
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham
Important Note to Patients
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Like any major surgery, major abdominal surgeries such as procedures to treat morbid obesity bring a significant risk of complications. It is important to remember that those afflicted with morbid obesity may have additional elevated serious risks, or co-morbidities, including diabetes, hypertension and severe pulmonary issues, which can cause further complications during this or any surgical procedure. This surgery is only performed after patients participate in a lengthy screening and orientation process that involves their families and all of their existing health care providers, including their primary care physician. Patients are also required to undergo medical counseling and engage in health and lifestyle practices that are designed to reduce co-morbidities to whatever extent possible.
You should always contact your Primary Care Physician to discuss any questions or concerns related to your medical history and options for choice, particularly if you are planning to undergo any surgery or partake in a new medical regimen.
