About Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery

Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our patients as they undergo bariatric surgery. From the moment you call our office to the day you reach your goals and beyond, we will be by your side, helping guide you through your weight loss journey. We believe that it is our staff of highly dedicated, experienced and skilled nurses, coordinators and assistants that can make this possible. Below you'll meet the people with whom you will be interacting on every step of your journey to a new life.

Dr. Jon Schram: Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Schram is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the country. With over 4000 surgeries performed and exceptional success rates, he was designated a Center of Excellence surgeon by the American Society for Metabolic ad Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Schram’s experience as a bariatric surgeon is further validated by being a consultant to major medical device manufacturers as well as being the sole surgeon trainer for the Realize Banding system in our area.

Education:

• Medical School: Vanderbuilt
  University of Medicine – Nashville, TN
• Residency: Michigan State University/Butterworth
  Hospital – Grand Rapids, MI

Memberships and Affiliations:

• Member, American Society of
  Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Proctor, Ethicon Endo-Surgery
• American Medical Association
• American Board of Surgery

Our Staff

• Christine Gilbertson : Site Supervisor
• Dawn Palomo : Insurance Coordinator
• Nancy Bell : Medical Office Support

Hospital Affiliations

The hospitals and surgical facilities in which we perform our bariatric procedures are second to none. Below, you will find a list of facilities where we may perform your surgery, depending on geographic location.

• Zeeland Community Hospital - Zeeland, MI