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Our health care team

At BMI, we have a highly-trained health care team who will work with you before, during, and after your surgery. These specialists are here to help you succeed.

To learn more about us, simply click on our names or photos below:

	Our Surgeons: Dr. Joyce Dr. Lahmann

	Our Bariatric Coordinator: Cherrish Jany

	Our Dietician: Susan Murray

	Our Exercise Specialist: Hans Schulte

	Our Practice Manager: Vicki Funk

	Our Insurance Coordinator: Heidi Hawbaker

	Our Registered Nurse: Nancy Earhart

	Our Office Assistant: Addie Arredondo

	Our Patient Services Representative: Toni Colwell

Cherrish Jany
R.N.
Bariatric Coordinator

Cherrish Jany

Cherrish Jany graduated from St. Joseph College of Nursing with Bachelor of Science degree in 1993. Since then, she has served as a registered medical/surgical/pediatric nurse at Silver Cross Hospital. During most of her tenure, Cherrish has held management positions both as a Shift Coordinator and House Supervisor. She joined BMI Surgery in 2003. A former gastric bypass surgery patient, Cherrish brings a wealth of first-hand experience to share with patients.

As the Bariatric Coordinator, Cherrish’s role includes managing patient care, insurance clearance, and patient education including leading the monthly support group.

"Bariatric surgery is the only
proven method of achieving
weight control in the morbidly
obese."

Dr. Christopher Joyce

Walk in the shoes of a morbidly
obese person for one day and
you will understand their
suffering.