The Best Weight Loss Clinic in Atlanta GA
The Beltline Health Staff Would Like To Extend A Warm Welcome
Congratulations on making your first step to a healthier life! The Beltline Health staff would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family and thank you for the opportunity to share with you some vital information regarding weight loss surgery and our team.
Meet Our Doctors
Learn more about Dr. Charles Procter, Jr., MD, the best bariatric surgeon in Atlanta GA.
Learn more about Dr. Vishwanath Danthuluri, MD., the best bariatric surgeon in Stockbridge GA.
Meet Our Team
Diana Wong, Chief Operating Officer
Focusing on a positive weight loss journey for all of Beltline Health’s patients, Diana is a leader that is not afraid to jump into any part of the Practice to ensure patients receive the care and compassion they deserve. After hours you will find Diana spending quality time with those closest to her, usually at the newest restaurant in Atlanta. So when you next see her, ask her for a restaurant recommendation!
Lindsay Anderson, Vice President of Operations
With over a decade of experience in practice management, Lindsay has come to learn that success is all about the people. Her goal is to make everyone’s experience here at Beltline Health the absolute best it can be. She believes that when you have a happy and motivated team, everything else just falls into place.
When she is not working, she enjoys playing tennis and practicing yoga to keep herself physically and mentally fit. She’s an avid reader and always on the lookout for a new book to dive into.
Michelle Ledford, Nurse Practitioner
Michelled Ledford, NP joined the Beltline family in 2018. Prior to becoming an Family Nurse Practitioner, she worked at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital as a cardiac nurse for seven years. She started out seeing a majority of Beltline’s patients post bariatric surgery and saw how bariatric surgery changed the lives of many patients for the better. Being that she is not a surgeon, Michelle wanted to be able to offer other treatments for obesity and obtained her obesity medicine certification in 2021. Since then she has made medical weight loss her passion. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her free time.
Mary Florio, FNP-C
Mary Florio, FNP-C received her Master of Science in Nursing from Kennesaw State University, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Berry College. She joins us from Wellstar Kennestone’s Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit where she was a nurse for five years. During her time at KSU, she fell in love with obesity medicine while completing a clinical rotation at a bariatric office. She is passionate about delivering preventative, patient-centered, and evidence-based care. Mary loves helping patients meet their weight loss and health goals. Outside of work Mary enjoys traveling with her husband, seeing live music, running, playing pickleball, and cooking delicious meals.
Rochelle Farmer, Surgical Coordinator and Team Lead
Passionate about helping others make positive changes to their lives and driven by the desire to be a positive role model to her three daughters, Rochelle is an excellent addition to the Beltline Health Family. With empathy and compassion, she assists patients in achieving their weight loss goals. Rochelle is usually spending quality time with her friends and shopping when taking a break from her busy work and home schedule.
Kathryn Fuss, Physician Assistant
Kate has over 9 years of clinical and operative experience in Bariatrics, General, Plastic & Reconstructive surgery. She is additionally Board Certified as a Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management. Her passion lies in serving weight loss surgery patients throughout their entire operative journey and believes that patient success lies in strong support, connection, and education. She carries a special interest in supporting bariatric patients struggling with post-operative weight regain. Career aside, Kate is a mom to a little girl and enjoys traveling the world with her family to experience new cultures and cuisines.
Jeanette Shelley, Registered and Licensed Dietitian
Jeanette is passionate about educating people on nutritional health to make healthy lifestyle choices to impact their future health and weight positively. After achieving a 200lb+ weight loss following bariatric surgery, Jeanette has walked in the shoes of Beltline Health’s patients, which has enabled her to empathize with her patient’s struggles on a whole other level. Jeanette is an artist at heart, and if you don’t find her outside nurturing her garden, you will find her creating something beautiful for her home. Get her to sign her illustrations the next time she talks to you about your surgery.
Taquoya Pearson, Revenue Cycle Manager
You may not see Taquoya because she is usually hidden away dealing with the numbers! But, where most of us find dealing with financial data a pain, Taquoya sees potential. She. If works her magic to keep patients’ accounts accurate and to make sure the lights stay on. She is an empathetic listener, and her advice is usually on-point making her the person most of the team turn to when they need some problem-solving assistance. Taquoya unwinds at the end of a busy day by spending time with her big family and her best friend.
Keisha Cole, Surgical Coordinator
Our front desk coordinator, Keisha, enjoys seeing people smile when she assists them during their visits at the clinic. She’s been working as a front desk officer for eight years. In addition to singing, Keisha can play the drums. Whenever she can, she loves spending time with her family.
Kailey Walton, Front Desk Coordinator
Kailey is passionate about providing patients with the best service possible. Additionally, she is devoted to her family. She’s good at organizing anything and everything. She has been working as a front desk officer for three years. Her greatest achievement is attending college to pursue a medical degree. In her free time, Kailey enjoys cleaning and organizing.
Jennifer Kline, Certified Medical Assistant
Jennifer is passionate about helping patients reach their long-term health goals. She is also a dedicated mother to her children and a loving wife to her husband. Her problem-solving skills are excellent. She has been working as a medical assistant for ten years. In her free time, she enjoys camping with her family.
Allana Stewart, Patient Navigator
Allana is on a mission to help patients through their weight loss journey. She is passionate about maintaining her 80 lb weight loss since having the gastric bypass surgery in 2021. She understands the challenges patients face and has compassion to help them through their process. When she’s not at work, she enjoys family time with her three daughters and volunteering with various charity organizations.
Al-Nisa Hawkins, Patient Navigator
Al-Nisa Hawkins is a proud New Jersey native, devoted wife, and mother of three daughters. With 10 years of experience in bariatric patient navigation, she brings a wealth of knowledge, empathy, and dedication to her role. Throughout her career, Al-Nisa has guided hundreds of patients through their weight loss journeys with compassion and clarity, helping them feel empowered every step of the way. As a vital member of the Beltline team, she serves our patients by leveraging her experience, strong communication skills, and deep passion for patient care.
Sara Strickland, Certified Medical Assistant
Meet Sara, one of our certified medical assistants. She entered the medical field at the age of 18 and never looked back. Starting off as a CNA, she worked her way up from there. Growing up, her mom always had a job in the medical field and worked at Kennestone WellStar for 12 years until a work-related injury put her out of work. Due to this and multiple failed surgeries, her mom experienced a massive weight gain. Eventually, the only thing that helped her quickly and in the long run was bariatric surgery.
Her mom inspires her every day and is many reasons why she is in healthcare today and why she is so interested in bariatrics. Seeing how bariatric surgery changed her mom’s life inspires her, and she wants to spread that positivity and encouragement along to her patients. She also feels like she can relate to her patients because she is on her own journey as well. She strives to make her patients feel as comfortable as possible and ensures they are never alone. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her boyfriend and having game nights with her family.
Stacey Tripp, Revenue Cycle Specialist
Stacey is passionate about being helpful to her team and jumping in wherever she’s needed. She values her family and ensures they start and finish every day productively and lovingly. She’s surprisingly good at cooking, cleaning, and organizing. She has been working in healthcare for the past fourteen years. She’s most proud of fully recovering after brain surgery for a benign brain tumor. She always knew early on that healthcare would be her strong passion. In her free time, she loves trying out new recipes.