Bariatric Services

Channing Y. Chin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Director of Bariatric Surgery at St. Mary’s General Hospital

Dr. Chin has dedicated his professional career to the treatment of morbid obesity. He is a native of Louisiana, encompassing southern hospitality values, in-depth compassion, and excellent bedside manner. He has practiced on both the East and West Coast, performing thousands of bariatric procedures. Dr. Chin also has wide expertise in endoscopic, single-incision, and revision bariatric surgery. His experience gives hope to each obese patient, even if you have had previous bariatric surgery. Known for his calm demeanor, endless patience, and high level of care, Dr. Chin has earned the trust of St Mary’s General Hospital, fellow physicians, and their ever-growing patient population. He understands the consequences of being overweight and seeks to better the lives of every patient.

Glenn Forrester, MD, FACS, FASMBS – Surgeon

Dr. Glenn Forrester is a graduate of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, with a bachelor’s degree in biology and earned his medical degree from St. George’s University in Grenada. He completed a six-year surgical residency at the combined program of Our Lady of Mercy and Lincoln Medical Centers in the Bronx. His fourth year of residency was devoted to clinical research in bariatric surgery where he focused on weight loss outcomes in various populations. Notably, Dr. Forrester was the recipient of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award for his program in 2007.

Following his residency, Dr. Forrester gained further clinical experience at an American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery approved fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. During his fellowship, Dr. Forrester worked in the emerging field of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and was part of one of the first surgical teams to perform this type of surgery through the use of flexible endoscopy.

Angela Glasnapp, MD, FACS, FASMBS – Surgeon

Dr. Angela Glasnapp graduated Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Albany before earning a Masters Degree in Biology from Allegheny University in Philadelphia, PA. She attended medical school at New York Medical College in Westchester, NY and then completed a general surgery residency at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in Manhattan. She continued her education at an American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery approved fellowship at New York Medical College, where she received advanced training in Bariatric Surgical procedures.

Following her fellowship, Dr. Glasnapp worked at a Bariatric Surgical private practice in New Jersey for 10 years before becoming Director of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Staten Island University Hospital – Northwell Health. Dr. Glasnapp is board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is passionate about helping her patients understand that obesity is truly a disease, and that there are several surgical and medical treatment options available to help them. She enjoys helping her patients become healthier versions of themselves as she works closely with them throughout their weight loss journey.

Vadim Gritsus, MD – Surgeon

Dr. Gritsus received his medical degree from Pavlov Medical University in St. Petersburg, Russia. He conducted research at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia Department of Cardiology on cardiomyopathy and heart failure. He was then invited to work as a Senior Scientist at Johnson and Johnson, Inc. where he conducted research in tissue repair and regeneration, resulting in patent submission and several groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Dr. Gritsus received his surgical training at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ.

Dr. Gritsus has performed over 6000 weight loss procedures as well as other advanced operations. He is a recognized expert in bariatric surgery, and laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Gritsus believes that those who are candidates for bariatric surgery should be treated in a clinical environment that is warm and compassionate. He is known for his surgical skills in a range of weight loss procedures, as well as his deep compassion for his patients, and the challenges they have been facing through being severely overweight. Dr. Gritsus is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Cynthia Weber, MD, FACS, FASMBS – Surgeon

Dr. Weber is a graduate of a combined B.S/ M.D. program at Kent State University and Northeastern Ohio Universities’ College of Medicine. This program allows select students to complete undergraduate and medical school studies in 6 years rather than the typical 8 years. In addition to this unique program, she was inducted into the AOA Honor Medical Society in medical school. While completing her general surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center, she dedicated part of her training to research- advancing the science of surgery. She published extensively and presented her work nationally and internationally.

She completed a fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the renowned University Hospitals of Cleveland. During fellowship, she performed hundreds of bariatric operations, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic revisional operations. She has a large experience in advanced foregut surgery and is well versed with laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. During fellowship, she developed an extensive experience with complex endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Weber is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is an active member of Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).