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CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Bariatric Center

Meet Our Health Care Team

Kevin Dean, MD
Certified Bariatric Surgeon
Certified General and
Laparoscopic Surgeon

Medical Degree:

• University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

Residency:

• General Surgery
• University of Missouri, Kansas City

Associations:

• American Society of Bariatric Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Jefferson County Medical Society

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Tim Humble, MD
Certified General and
Laparoscopic Surgeon

Medical Degree:

• University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

Residency:

• General Surgery
• Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
• East Tennessee State University
• Quillen-Dishner College of Medicine, Johnson City, Tennessee

Associations:

• American Society of Bariatric Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Jefferson County Medical Society
• Society of Baylor Surgeons

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Jerome Schrapps, MD
Certified Bariatric Surgeon
Certified General and
Laparoscopic Surgeon

Medical Degree:

• Ohio State University, Columbus 

Residency:

• General Surgery
• St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas

Associations:

• American Society of Bariatric Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons
• American College of General Surgeons
• Texas Medical Association
• Jefferson County Medical Society
• CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Bariatric Center
  
  

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Jennifer LaBorde, RN-BC
Clinical Registered Nurse

Education:

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Lamar - Port Arthur
  
• Bachelor of Science, Lamar - Beaumont
  

Experience:

• Nine years post-operative general surgery/ trauma nurse
  
• Five years charge nurse
  
• Four years in trauma nursing education- guest lecturer for area nursing programs on post-op general surgery care and trauma nursing
  

Certifications:

• Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Medical Surgical Nurse
  
• Certified by the Emergency Nurses Association as a Trauma Nursing Core Course - Instructor
  

Associations:

• Member of the Emergency Nurses Association, 2005-present
  

As a registered nurse on the bariatric team, Jennifer provides assessment, case management and support to our patients.

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Lauren M. Rodriguez, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition, Lamar University
• 10-month Dietetic Internship from Lamar University

Years in Profession:

• 2 years clinical experience
• 10-month internship
• 1 year experience in bariatrics

In her capacity as dietitian, Lauren provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and education before and after surgery. She also helps lead monthly group support sessions at the Bariatric Center.

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Pamela E. Monk, PhD, PLLC
Mental Health Professional
Licensed Professional Counselor—Supervisor

Education:

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education, Sam Houston State University
• Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University
• Master of Education, Counseling and Development, Lamar University
• Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Lamar University

Years in Profession:

• 11 years as a professional counselor
• 10+ years as a school counselor
• 2nd year as a counselor educator at Lamar University

Certifications:    

• Licensed Professional Counselor, 1996
• Licensed Professional Counselor Board Approved Supervisor, 2004
• National Certified Counselor, 1997
• Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, 2007

As a mental health professional, Dr. Monk provides evaluations and counseling for bariatric patients.

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Melanie Brown
Business Coordinator

Melanie has worked in the medical profession for four years. As the business coordinator Melanie provides financial counseling, oversees the insurance approval, and guides the patients through the entire admissions process.

The CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Bariatric Center is a joint venture between Bariatric Surgical Specialists LLP and CHRISTUS Hospital.

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Bariatric Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or source of payment.

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Convenient, free parking is available at all CHRISTUS Hospital—St. Elizabeth and St. Mary locations, and complimentary valet parking is available at St. Elizabeth's main entrance.