Chapter Information
Incorporated September 2007
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Mission Statement
The Chapters specific purposes shall be to study morbid obesity, the metabolic comorbidities associated with morbid obesity, and advance the RRT and science of bariatric and metabolic surgery by:
- The encouragement of its members to pursue investigations both in the clinic and laboratory
- The interchange of ideas, information, and experience pertaining to bariatric and metabolic surgery
- The establishment and promotion of guidelines for patients selection and care
- The promotion of improved perioperative and long-term care of patients and the reduction of patient risk
- The fostering of educational programs for physicians, paramedical persons, elected officials, state and national health officials, and lay people
- The promotion of outcome studies and quality assurance
- To be an advocate for patients undergoing metabolic or bariatric surgery
Executive Officers
President: Matthew Spann, MD MMHC FACS FASMBS
Past Presidents: Virginia (Jenny) M. Weaver, MD FACS; Brandon Williams, MD FACS FASMBS
Vice President: Open
Secretary/Treasurer: Mariah Beasley, MD
Integrated Health Chair: Cynthia Blalock, APRN RN
Integrated Health Co-Chair: Sarah Grimes, RN CBN
STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Jessica Ardila-Gatas, MD
Chapter Meetings
We welcome all of our bariatric colleagues in surrounding states to join us. Please feel free to pass on this information to all of those who may be interested.
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2023 TN State Chapter Meeting
April 28, 2023
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2021 TN CHAPTER OF ASMBS ANNUAL MEETING
August 5, 2021
Memphis, TN at THE WESTIN MEMPHIS BEALE STREET
Agenda -
(POSTPONED; WILL BE RESCHEDULED – 2020 TN Chapter of ASMBS Annual Meeting (CME Activity)**
March 27, 2020
Embassy Suites by Hilton – Nashville South, Cool Springs -
2019 Bariatric Southeastern Conference sponsored by the TNASMBS Chapter (CME Activity)
April 26, 2019
7:00 AM – 5:15 PM CST
Embassy Suites – Nashville South, Cool Springs -
Tennessee State Chapter Meeting at ObesityWeek 2018
Tuesday, November 13
5:15-6:15pm Central
Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, Broadway K Room -
2018 Bariatric Southeastern Conference sponsored by the TNASMBS Chapter (CME Activity)
Friday, May 4th
Music City Center
201 5th Avenue S.
Nashville, TN 37203
Presenters: Dr. Phil Schauer
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2017 Bariatric Southeastern Conference sponsored by the TNASMBS Chapter (CME Activity)
Friday, April 28, 2017 7:00am – 5:00pm CDT
Music City Center
201 5th Avenue S.
Nashville, TN 37203
Presenters: Dr. Samer Mattar, ASMBS President Elect and Dr. Eric DeMaria, ASMBS Secretary/Treasurer
Physicians $100, Integrated Health participants $50, Students are free
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Tennessee State Chapter Meeting at ObesityWeek 2016 in New Orleans, LA
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
6:15-7:15pm Central
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Commerce Room -
2016 Bariatric Southeastern Conference sponsored by the TNASMBS Chapter (CME Activity)
Friday, May 13, 2016 7:30am – 5:30pm
Music City Center
201 5th Avenue S.
Nashville, TN 37203
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Early bird registration will be $106.49 for Physicians, and $53.74 for Integrated Health participants. Onsite registration will be $125 for Physicians and $75 for Integrated Health participants. -
State Chapter Meeting at ObesityWeek 2015 in Los Angeles, CA:
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
6pm-7pm Pacific Time
L.A. Convention Center Room #513 -
2015 Bariatric Southeastern Conference sponsored by the TNASMBS Chapter (CME Activity)
Friday, May 1, 2015
7:00am to 5:00pm
Music City Center
201 5th Avenue S.
Nashville, TN 37203- The meeting was well attended by over 100 professionals from five states
- Speakers included Stacy Brethauer, MD, Brad Needleman, MD, Andrew G. Swick, MS, PhD, Teresa Fraker, MS, RN, Melissa Lotus, RN, Chris Gallagher (OCC), Brandon Williams, MD, Naji Abumrad, MD, Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LISW-S
Chapter Updates
- 2019 – BCBST now accepts supervised weight loss attempts confirmed by surgery center
Support Groups
- Various hospital associated support groups