Marsha Copley, RD, LD

Registered Dietitian

As our bariatric dietitian, Marsha provides comprehensive nutritional education and an array of services that support each of our patients. She provides in-depth counseling and guidance before surgery and continues to meet with patients in the post-operative period. Long-term follow-up care is so important for optimal outcomes, and Marsha plays an integral role in aftercare. She is one of the leaders for our monthly support group and she is dedicated to helping every patient accomplish their goals.

Marsha earned her bachelor of science degree in dietetics and went on to complete a dietetic internship at Marshall University. She is a registered dietitian and has worked in bariatric nutrition at Cabell Huntington Hospital since 2002. Marsha has been an associate member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery since 2003 and holds membership with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Weight Management Practice Group of the Association. She is also a member of the Obesity Action Coalition.

 

Crystal Pauley, CMA, MBS

Clinical Reviewer

Crystal is responsible for maintaining the MBSAQIP database, one of the many requirements our program fulfills to maintain our designation as a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Her other duties include pre-authorization and ordering of radiological tests and procedures that pre-operative patients need to help complete insurance requirements and/or post-operative patients need for comprehensive follow-up care. Crystal earned her Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration from Ohio University, is a certified medical assistant and has worked in health care for over a decade.

"We have a team that fosters a caring attitude that promotes a healthy lifestyle for the patient," says Crystal. "We are here from the beginning for the patient; not just during surgery but throughout the lifelong aftercare. I love going to work every day knowing I am one of the team members that helped make a difference."

Chelsie Boster

Office Assistant

Chelsie provides the much needed day-to-day support in the overall operations of the bariatric program to ensure a cohesive process for all bariatric team members as well as our patients. She will manage department resources and supplies. Her experience in customer service has proven valuable in our program where patient satisfaction is top priority.

"Each day is a learning experience and I love being able to help in any way I can to make our program the best it can be. That way, patients can be the best that they can be."

Sumeret Munie, MD, FACS

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Munie is fellowship-trained to provide comprehensive weight loss surgery to patients with morbid obesity using a minimally invasive approach. Her fellowship training also includes minimally invasive anti-reflux and foregut surgery as well as repair of simple and complex abdominal wall hernias. Dr. Munie has additional fellowship training in surgical critical care managing patients in the intensive care unit.

Certified: American Board of Surgery, subspecialty certification in Surgical Critical Care

Jenalee Corsello, MD

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Corsello is a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon specializing in comprehensive weight loss surgery using minimally invasive techniques. In addition to bariatrics, Dr. Corsello has expertise in foregut surgery and general surgery, offering advanced surgical care tailored to each patient's needs. 

Certified: American Board of Surgery