Our staff is here to help you!  We want to assist you in any way we can to make your life changing experience as easy as it can be.  We offer information sessions to help you choose the surgery that is best for you.

Dr. John Maguire performed his first bariatric procedure in 1978. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery. The doctor educates others on his procedures as a clinical associate professor at the Wright State School of Medicine and as a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Maguire is a founding member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. John Maguire and his staff bring 28 years of bariatric success with them. This experience is not just in surgery, but from the first consultation through the weight loss and follow-up thereafter. They are firm believers that surgery is just a small part of the process of your successful weight loss. This approach has fostered a group that makes sure every question is answered, every concern is addressed promptly, and all aspects of medical insurance are taken care of, all through the process.

Dr. Teel is a general surgeon with an interest in complex laparoscopic procedures. His professional affiliations include the American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and American Society for Bariatric Surgery, American Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association and Montgomery County Medical Society.

Dr. Teel completed his medical degree in 2000 from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Teel was chief resident at University of Illinois in general surgery. In addition to extensive teaching and research, Dr. Teel has performed numerous presentations which include early experience with Robotic Gastrointestinal surgery.

Jennifer is in charge of the insurance, pre-determination department. She will work on your behalf to get the insurance companies to agree to pay for this surgery. We will try to make this process go as quickly as possible. She knows exactly what you need to do. Her favorite job is telling you that surgery has been approved and giving you a date for surgery.

Jan is the office manager. She brings with her thirty-three years of experience in medical billing . It is so hard to explain to people the joy you feel in assisting in some small way with the changing of the lives of our patients. 

 Lisa is the friendly voice who answers the phone and makes your appointments.  She has worked in the medical field for quite a few years.  She is always amazed at the change in patients from month to month.

Kim, a certified medical assistant, is the Bariatric Coordinator. Her expertise in this field is matched by no one else in the area .  She is an associate member of  the American Society  for  Bariatric Surgery.  She has worked with Dr. John Maguire for six years. Kim enjoys seeing the lives of her patients change before her eyes. She is always available for questions.

Vicky (not pictured), a medical assistant, works closely with the patients. She also brings expertise in helping the bariatric patient. She is an associate member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.  Her love of her job shows in how she assists her patients.

We feel we offer experience and qualifications that no one else in the area offers. Our goal is to give you all the knowledge you need to make this important decision and to be there for you after the surgery to give you the support you need to keep you healthy and happy.