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  Board of Directors
 
Six prominent Bariatric Surgeons serve on Novus’ Board of Directors. These individuals are drawn both from academic settings and private practice.
  • John W. Baker, M.D.
    Little Rock, Arkansas

    -Solo practitioner since 1992
    -Professional liability Chairman, American Society for Bariatric Surgery
    -Participates in the International Bariatric Surgery Registry

  • T. Karl Byrne, M.D.
    Medical University of South Carolina

    -Professor of Surgery, Section of General & Gastrointestinal Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina
    -Research Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, 1987-1989
    -Practicing since 1978

  • Neil E. Hutcher, M.D.
    Richmond, Virginia

    -Former Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Mary's Hospital, VA
    -Former Clinical Associate Professor at the Medical College of Virginia and McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center
    -Past President, American Society for Bariatric Surgery
  • Kenneth B. Jones, Jr., M.D.
    Shreveport, Louisiana


    -Affiliated with Christus Schumpert Health System
    -Performing bariatric surgery for 17 years
    -Member Ethics and Advisory Committee & Preceptor for American Society for Bariatric Surgery

  • Peter LePort, M.D.
    Fountain Valley, California


    -Director of Bariatric Programs at Fountain Valley Region Hospital and Medical Center, and Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.
  • William A. Sweet, M.D.
    West Reading, Pennsylvania

    -Practicing since 1971, solo practice since 1990
    -Attending surgeon Reading Hospital and Medical Center 1971-2005, Chairmain of section of general surgery 1998-2002
    -American Society for Bariatric Surgery founding member 1983, Location - West Reading, Pennsylvania