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Thank you to our 2023 Meeting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor- Novo Nordisk

 Jane Oshinsky, Access, Cost, Outcomes

Regional Account Manager Virginia 

Johy@novonordisk.com

410-937-3449

Susan Murphy 

Virginia Obesity Care Leader 

SSMR@novonordisk.com

(757) 335-2601


The Truth About Weight

Wegovy

Silver Sponsor- Ethicon

For over 100 years Ethicon has partnered with HCPs around the world to improve & save lives. A global leader in #surgery, we deliver life-changing innovation.


Bob Bush (bbush@its.jnj.com)

John Newton (jnewton@its.jnj.com)

Ben Watkins (bwatkin6@its.jnj.com)

Erik (Kevin) Thompson (kthomps1@its.jnj.com)


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Silver Sponsor- Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ people. Transforming the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day.

 Medtronic. Engineering the extraordinary.


Shawn Weaver  robert.s.weaver@medtronic.com


Twitter  LinkedIn  Facebook

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Product Theater & Exhibitor- Standard Bariatrics | Teleflex

As of 2022, Standard Bariatrics and the Titan SGS, are now part of Teleflex.  The Titan SGS® device is a sterile, single patient use instrument used for longitudinal transection and resection of the gastric tissue for sleeve gastrectomy pouch creation.


Eric Montes     eric.montes@teleflex.com

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Bronze Sponsor- Karl Storz

We are a global manufacturer and distributor of endoscopes, medical instruments, and devices. the company combines its expertise in endoscopy with software solutions to achieve integration in the operating room and to support clinical process and resource management.


Jennifer Lynch jennifer.lynch@karlstorz.com

Chuck Duke charles.dukeii@karlstorz.com

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President's Dinner Sponsor- Intuitive

Jill Peterson 

Brandon Taylor

Abby Patterson 


@Intuitivesurgical on Instagram

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Exhibitor- Gore & Associates

Gore engineers medical devices that treat a range of cardiovascular and other health conditions. With more than 50 million medical devices implanted over the course of more than 45 years, Gore builds on its legacy of improving patient outcomes through research, education and quality initiatives. Product performance, ease of use and quality of service provide sustainable cost savings for physicians, hospitals and insurers. Gore is joined in service with clinicians and through this collaboration we are improving lives.


Wood Gyory wgyory@wlgore.com

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Exhibitor- ReShape Lifesciences

ReShape Lifesciences®, America's premier weight loss and metabolic health-solutions company, offering an integrated portfolio of proven products and services that manage and treat obesity and metabolic disease. The FDA-approved ReShape Lap-Band® Program, ReShape Calibration Tubes™, ReShapeCare® a virtual health coaching program, ReShape Marketplace® an online collection of wellness products, and ReShape Optimize® premium supplements. 


Lauren Sheets  lsheets@reshapelifesci.com  917-282-0831

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Exhibitor- Bariatric Advantage

Bariatric Advantage is a leading provider of innovative, science-based supplements and resources that meet the specialized nutritional and lifestyle demands of patients who have undergone bariatric surgery or are following a medically supervised weight-loss program. With an understanding of postsurgical changes, we’ve formulated products to support optimal lifelong health.


Dena Dobbs D.Dobbs@bariatricadvantage.com

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Exhibitor- Celebrate Vitamins

Celebrate Vitamins® is a global leader in nutritional supplements developed with the needs of both surgical and medical weight loss patients in mind.  Offering the most forms and flavors available in the bariatric market, we are committed to providing high-quality products that meet ASMBS guidelines, while keeping products delicious and affordable. 


Karl Harrison karl@celebratevitamins.com

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Exhibitor- Ambu

Ambu manufactures single use flexible endoscopes, including a gastroscope, as well as a reusable processor with a HD screen included.


Michael Sarff

Msar@ambu.com

717-919-1765

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Exhibitor- Stryker

Your trusted partner in brilliant visualization and connected OR solutions.

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Exhibitor- ProCare Health

ProCare Health is known for its affordable,  quality tested, innovative supplement lines that meet the unique needs of bariatric surgery patients. ProCare Health also strives to facilitate additional support with its BariConnected podcasts, educational blogs, and community after care partnerships. 


Jennifer Dixon

dixonj@procarenow.com


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Exhibitor- Boehringer Laboratories, LLC

For over 50 years, Boehringer Laboratories, LLC has provided expertly engineered solutions in respiratory therapy, suction controls, and minimally invasive surgery. We have introduced many innovations in these fields and have been awarded numerous U.S. and foreign patents. Our ViSiGi 3D® minimally invasive device is the first and leading sleeve calibration system in the world intended for Bariatric procedures. We take great pride in our ability to innovate and provide our customers with safe, reliable, and cost-effective products.


Ned Alton

Area Sales Manager

Mobile: (410) 999-4727   Direct: (410) 824-1238

Email: nalton@boehringerlabs.com


LinkedIn

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