Title: Bariatric Specialist

Company: Department of Surgery | Northside Hospital, Inc.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, Georgia, January 24, 2011, Deborah Spamer, Bariatric Specialist for Northside Hospital, Inc., has been recognized by Elite American Nurses for dedication, achievements, and leadership in bariatric and perianesthesia nursing.

For the last 34 years, Ms. Spamer has met with success by exhibiting an eagerness to learn and maintaining her goal-oriented nature. As a bariatric specialist, she is responsible for managing every aspect of the bariatric surgery program at Northside Hospital. By spearheading patient education, Ms. Spamer is personally able to assuage concerns and fears, and bring a patient through every step of the program. Moreover, she is held accountable for educating staff members, implementing policies and procedures, collecting and analyzing data, and facilitating informational seminars.

A registered nurse, Ms. Spamer earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Florida in 1976. To propel her career to the next level, she received a certified post-anesthesia nursing credential and a certified bariatric nursing credential. Ever involved in her profession, Ms. Spamer is a member of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the National Association of Bariatric Nurses.

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