Glenn M. Ihde, MD – Your Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth-Area Bariatric Surgeon
The professionals at Minimally Invasive Bariatrics are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients. Whether we are educating them about bariatric surgery and the Post-bariatric lifestyle, helping them navigate the complex world of medical insurance, or performing their procedures, our patients’ wellbeing is our first and foremost priority. In Arlington, Dallas, and the Fort Worth area, you can trust bariatric surgeon Glenn M. Ihde, MD and his team to help you through this complex and life-altering process.
- Glenn M. Ihde, MD
- Kim Besancon RN, BSN, CBN
- Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, CCM, LCDC
- Lisa Badolato, RD, LD
Glenn M. Ihde, MD
Dr. Glenn Ihde began his professional education at Creighton University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in May of 1988. After receiving his medical doctorate in 1993 and completing his surgical residency in June of 1998, both at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, he went on to work as a general surgeon at Dallas Surgical Group between July 1998 and January 2001. In March of 2001, he completed the Forest Health Services In-house Bariatric training program and continues to specialize in bariatric surgery today.
Dr. Ihde is involved in several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He has also been a member of numerous hospital committees and currently serves as both the Director of the Bariatric Program at the Medical Center of Arlington and Director of Surgery at Kindred Hospitals Mansfield. Please contact our Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth-area practice to learn more about our bariatric surgeon, Glenn M. Ihde, MD.
Kim Besancon, RN, BSN, CBN
Kim Besancon is the nurse in our office. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing as well as a bachelor’s degree in biology. She wears many hats in the practice. She thoroughly understands the insurance processes and its frustrations, and is able to help patients access the benefits that their insurance companies are contracted to provide. She coordinates the bariatric program to help patients obtain coverage for their weight loss surgeries. In addition, she assists during surgery, and has a complete understanding of each patient’s course of treatment. She is certified by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, CCM, LCDC
Ms. Littleberry has worked with Dr. Ihde since 2005, providing psychological assessments for patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Ms. Littleberry received her Bachelors of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1994. She then obtained her Masters of Science in Social Work in 1995. She obtained her Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor licensure in 2001, then her Certified Case Manager licensure in 2002, followed by her Clinical Social Worker Licensure in 2005. She has extensive experience in the bariatric population and also runs her own private practice, TRI-S Counseling & Education which provides both group and individual therapy, continuing education, and clinical supervision. She is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the National Association of Social Workers.
Lisa Badolato, RD, LD
Ms. Badolato has worked with Dr. Ihde since 2003 in both the hospital and private practice setting. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Dietetics from the University of Texas Southwestern. She is the Director of Clinical Nutrition at the Kindred Hospital Mansfield and runs her own private practice in Arlington, Texas. She specializes in post-surgical nutritional support and obtained her certificate in Adult Weight Management in 2006. She is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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Contact our offices in Arlington, Dallas, and the Fort Worth area to meet with bariatric surgeon Glenn M. Ihde, MD or to learn more about our team.
Contact our office in Arlington or Dallas in the Fort Worth area. Bariatric surgeon Glenn M. Ihde, MD and his team will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Minimally Invasive Bariatrics
515 W. Mayfield Road Suite 402
Arlington, Texas 76014
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