Our Team
Surgery Scheduler & Bariatric Coordinator
Megan is our caring and capable surgery scheduler & bariatric coordinator. She handles all matters related to scheduling of surgery and helps patients with ordering of tests, retrieving records, identifying date and time for surgery, and obtaining insurance pre-authorization. Additionally, she helps with rooming of patients, obtaining vital signs, and communicating with referring physicians. If you need help getting answers to questions related to a scheduled test or procedure, do not hesitate to contact Megan.
Megan can be reached directly at (408) 358-4210.
Billing Service
PBMS is an industry-leading billing company that provides expert and attentive medical billing for our patients. The team at PBMS is comprised of experienced medical billers, coders, as well as audits and consultation experts.
You can contact PBMS at 1 (888) 461-7001 Toll free or (209) 579-5628.
Visit www.professionalbilling.net for more information.
Bariatric Coordinator at Good Samaritan Hospital
As a bariatric surgery patient herself, Dana Schroeder, the Bariatric Coordinator and Certified Bariatric Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital provides important service to our patients through her support groups, teaching classes, and personal interactions. She is a Certified Bariatric Nurse and an accomplished educators of bariatric surgery patients. She has over 3 decades of experience in healthcare education and management, and is the author of books on topics of weight-loss surgery and success strategies in finding balance and joy in everyday living.
You can contact Dana directly at (408) 559-2514.
Bariatric Coordinator at EI Camino Hospital
Karen Thomas is the Bariatric Program Coordinator at El Camino Hospital. She is a Certified Bariatric Nurse with over 2 decades of experience in healthcare and education. Karen will guide you through your pre-op education as well as provide assistance during your hospitalization and continued follow up through monthly support group meetings.
Karen is a great source of inspiration and help. With her approachable demeanor, she is often found walking with patients around the nurse’s unit and helping them as they recover.
You can contact Karen directly at (650) 988-7563.
