Presbyterian Healthcare 
The Bariatric Team
| The team at the Presbyterian Bariatric Center is available to you at any point during your weight loss journey. |
Our comprehensive approach allows us to work together to provide the optimal outcomes for each patient; medical history, familial support and surgery type are just some of the aspects we take into account when doing so. From the information seminar through years out from surgery, we will be part of your success story by providing the support that you need during a life changing experience such as this.
The members of our team are:
Bariatric Coordinator
Cleo Caldwell, RN - Cleo has been a nurse for more than 20 years and has covered a broad spectrum, from mental health to community care to, most recently, the operating room. She became the Bariatric Coordinator in 2006; this position along with Presbyterians patient-centered focus encompasses all facets of the patient experience.
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Bariatric Liasion
Lin Hanley, LCSW - Lin has over 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Her goal is to empower others to learn who they are - to know their thoughts, beliefs, instincts, feelings and especially their ability to change and improve their quality of life. For years she has worked with individuals struggling with obesity and related issues. She came on board as the Bariatric Liaison in 2006 and strives to encourage clients to engage in honest reflection on self awareness, acceptance, relationships, intimacy and more.
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Administrator
Jamie Griggs, MHA, BS - Jamie began at Presbyterian in 2005 and has worked with Presbyterian Bariatric Center since then. In May 2006, she took on the responsibilities of Administrator, and now works closely with the team in order to provide the best experience for each patient. She received her Masters of Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to earning her MHA, Jamie worked in Cardiology Administration at Duke University Medical Center and gained clinical experience through emergency management.
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Data Specialist
Meredith Jefferies - With over 15 years of healthcare experience, Meredith brings many different qualities to the table, from providing hands on care as a nursing assistant, to working as a Behavioral Health secretary, to even giving financial counseling and working with patient education. She is responsible for keeping up with all bariatric surgery data for Presbyterian Hospital, as well as many other office duties.
