
Dr. William Avara, Dr. Jason Payne, Dr. John Hall, and our dedicated and caring team are proud to provide patients with compassionate, thorough, and personalized care. Our employees are trained to make sure that our patients are as well-informed and comfortable as possible while receiving treatment.
Our Program Director for South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center, Anna Kahlmus, FNP-C, and dedicated team will guide you through the various steps involved in this comprehensive, multidisciplinary program. Our bariatric team is here for our patients each step of the way: before, during, and after your surgery or procedure.

Anna Kahlmus, FNP-C
Program Director, Family Nurse Practitioner

Maggie Duke, MSN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner

Abby Sniffen, RDN, LD
Registered Dietitian

Katrina Packer, RMA
Registered Medical Assistant

Jessika Covington
Registered Nurse

Laurel Geere
Licensed Practical Nurse

Kathy Bourgeois
Insurance Coordinator

Janet Davis
Patient Intake Coordinator
Certified Medical Assistant

Corrie Duckworth
Insurance Coordinator