Meet Our Team

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Our Providers


The Saint Agnes Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery team, led by Bariatric Surgeon Daniel E. Swartz, is here to provide support throughout the entire weight loss journey—before, during and after surgery. Learn more about our providers, below.

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Daniel E. Swartz, MD

Bariatric Surgeon

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Ariel Shuchleib, MD

Bariatric Surgeon

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Lisa Hood, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

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Our Care Team Members


Every patient's health needs are unique—that's why we believe in providing a customized approach to care. Your care team will consist of multiple specialists working with you to navigate your treatment plan throughout the entire weight loss journey.

Click below to learn more about the different specialties and team members that are part of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program.

Our dietitians work with you throughout your care journey, highlighting the importance of making changes to eating habits and food choices as an integral part of your success after surgery. Our on-staff Registered Dietitians include:

  • Danielle Hovannisian
  • Stephanie MacNeill
  • Melissa Sieglock-Mendoza
  • Brittany Stobbe
  • David Trask
  • Vanathy Vivekananthan

Our Exercise Physiologists work with you to develop sustainable goals for exercise and emphasize the importance of making physical activity a daily priority. Our on-staff Exercise Physiologists include:

  • Javier Banda
  • Brennen Noll

Our Behavioral Counselor will be on-hand to discuss food addiction recovery and the dangers of eating disorders. Our Behavioral Counselor also facilitates the support group available through the bariatric program.

  • Susan Hill