The staff at the Midwest Institute of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery™ is a hand-selected, highly-trained group of individuals who are absolutely dedicated to the comprehensive care of the bariatric patient.

The outpatient staff includes a nurse/clinic manager, a physician assistant, a clinic nurse, a coder/insurance specialist, a dietician, and a receptionist/data manager. The staff work in concert to provide safe, thoughtful, effective, efficient, and sensitive care for each and every patient, providing assistance during every phase of the care plan, including arrangements for the numerous preoperative tests and consultations required.

The staff of the Midwest Institute of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery™ includes:

	J. Matthew Glascock, MD, FACS, Medical Director General surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopic, general and weight loss surgery. Physician Credentials
	Zinka Samardzic, PA-C Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Graduate degree, Nova Sourtheastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Credentials
	Mary Hall, RN Clinic Supervisor
	Patricia Peters Dietitian
	Becky Sommerfelt Clinic Receptionist
	Kim Franzen Insurance Specialist
	Stephanie Sokoloski Registrar