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Our Staff
Dr. Teressa Grosko, Bariatric Psychologist
Focus: Bariatric Program
Dr. Grosko specializes in treating patients with a variety of weight concerns, including body image, eating disorders, obesity and bariatric surgery. After starting her work in the area of bariatrics with her PhD research investigating how to reduce stigma toward individuals who are overweight, Dr. Grosko has focused a part of her practice on the psychological aspects and impact of bariatric surgery. Dr. Grosko provides her bariatric patients an assessment of their psychological health and readiness for the surgery itself; information about potential psychological side effects of bariatric surgery; and she is available to help patients with any concerns post-surgery.
Danielle Mascarenhas, BSc (Nutrition), Bariatric Clinical Dietitian
Focus: Bariatric Program
Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba in the area of Human Nutritional Sciences and completed her hands-on training with the Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program in 2005. She has been working as a Clinical Dietitian at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB since 2005 and has also worked in a private practice since 2008. Danielle has four years of experience providing diet education to individuals undergoing gastric banding surgery.
Jillian Paulmark, B.H.Ecol. (Foods and Nutrition), Bariatric Clinical Dietitian
Focus: Bariatric Program
Jillian holds a Bachelor of Human Ecology in Foods and Nutrition and completed her dietetic internship at Health Sciences Centre in 1996. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator and has worked at St. Boniface Hospital as a dietitian and diabetes educator in the department of Endocrinology since 1997. Jillian has had vast experience educating and speaking to both public and professional audiences as well as involvement with the education of medical students and dietetic interns. She has recently started working in private practice.
RJ Padua, BSc (Kin), Physical Fitness Program Specialist
Focus: Bariatric Program
RJ Padua is one of Winnipeg's most respected Personal Trainers. For the past eight years, RJ has been improving the lives of many dedicated Winnipeg residents. RJ holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and Applied Health from the University of Winnipeg, is a Certified Canadian Athletic Therapist and is recognized as a Certified Strength Trainer and Conditioner by the National Strength and Conditionining Association.
Kerry Sagness, BA(Hon.), RN, CRN, RNFA, CPN(c), Nurse Manager, Bariatric Program
Focus: Bariatric Program
Kerry is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg Honours Program, Misericordia School of Nursing and, The University of Northern New Mexico Registered Nurse First Assistant Programme. He is a Certified Peri-operative Nurse with 15 years experience in various operating rooms within Winnipeg. Currently, Kerry is the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) of Plastic Surgery in the operating room at St. Boniface hospital, Winnipeg and Nurse Manager, Bariatric Program Western Surgery Centre Winnipeg.
Craig Donnelly, Business Development & Operations Manager
Focus: Management
Craig graduated from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba with a degree in Marketing. He recently joined the Western Surgery Centre in the capacity of Business Development and Operations Manager. Prior to taking on this role, Craig spent 18 years with a world-leading manufacturer of diagnostic instruments where he developed and managed a $42 million business across Canada
Beverley Kibsey, Purchasing Manager
Focus: Management
Beverley is a graduate of the Winnipeg General Hospital and has had forty years of experience working in the OR. For the last twenty years she has been employed at the Western Surgery Centre where she assists in the OR and is responsible for purchasing and inventory management.
Michele Sutherland, Clinic Manager
Focus: Management
Michele graduated from the Health Sciences School of Nursing in 1985. She spent the first part of her career working as an operating room nurse at the Health Sciences Centre. Shortly thereafter she transitioned into the private sector where she worked as an OR nurse/Manager at the Winnipeg/Assiniboia Surgical Centre. In 1998 she joined the Western Surgery Centre where she continued her role as an OR nurse and took over management responsibilities in 2006. She is excited to continue to provide the high standard of care Western Surgery Centre is renowned for.
Dr. Cindy Baron, MD, FRCPC, Anesthetist
Focus: Physician
Dr. Baron is a University of Manitoba Medical School graduate. She completed her Anesthesia Residency at the University of Manitoba and became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1994. Appointed as an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba Department of Anesthesia, Dr. Baron is currently on staff at the Health Sciences Centre and at Victoria Hospital and is active in teaching both medical students and anesthesia residents. Dr. Baron's special interests are Obstetrical Anesthesia and Ambulatory Anesthesia. Dr. Baron has served as both the HSC Medical Manager of Obstetrical Anesthesia (2005-10) and the WRHA/U of Manitoba Section Head of Obstetrical Anesthesia (2007-10). Dr. Baron is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Dr. Adrian Hawaleshka , MD, FRCPC, Anesthetist
Focus: Physician
After completing his medical training and Anesthesia residency at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Hawaleshka was appointed an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba (Section of Anesthesia). On staff at the Health Sciences Centre since 1999, Dr. Hawaleshka has varied his practice by participating in medical missions to Bolivia, serving as the Head of Anesthesia in The Pas, MB (2003-08) and as the Medical Director for WRHA Patient Transport (2008-present). Active in teaching medical students and Anesthesia residents, Dr. Hawaleshka has a particular interest in Airway Management, Ambulatory Anesthesia and the effects of anesthesia on 'consciousness'. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
Dr. Doug Maguire, MD, FRCPC, Anesthetist
Focus: Physician
Dr. Maguire completed his science degree and undergraduate medical training at University of Manitoba and continued at U of M with specialty training in Anesthesiology. He has been on the U of M faculty since 1990, currently as Associate Professor working at Health Science Centre, St. Boniface Cardiac Sciences, Pan Am Clinic and Western Surgical Centre. He has been a trustee on the Canadian Anesthesia Societies’ International Education Foundation for more than 10 years and volunteered with International programs in Nepal, Rwanda, Haiti, Nicaragua and many others. He has been awarded Anesthesia Teacher of the Year three times and remains active in all areas of anesthesia. Clinical interests include pre-op clinic, anesthesia for cardiac surgery and echocardiography.
Dr. Ken Ringaert, MD, FRCPC, Anesthetist
Focus: Physician
Dr. Ringaert is a University of Manitoba Medical School graduate. He completed his Anesthesia Residency at the University of Manitoba and became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1986. He joined the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre Department of Anesthesia and is currently on staff. Dr. Ringaert is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba (Section of Anesthesia) and is active in teaching both medical students and residents at the U. of M. His special interests are in Neuroanesthesia and Ambulatory Anesthesia. Dr. Ringaert is an active member in the Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care and the Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia.
Dr. Ron Segstro, MD, FRCPC, Anesthetist
Focus: Physician
Dr. Ron Segstro has been practising anesthesia in Winnipeg since 1992. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with degrees in Physics and Medicine. His anesthesia residency training took place both at the University of Manitoba and the University of Western Ontario. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Manitoba and has had a number of publications in the fields of basic science and clinical anesthesia. Dr. Segstro was the co-Head of Anesthesia at Seven Oaks General Hospital (2005-2007) and has been chair of the Anesthesia Equipment Committee at both Seven Oaks Hospital and the Heralth Sciences Centre (1997-2007). He holds membership in the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, The American Society of Anesthesiology and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Segstro's anesthesia career has taken him as far as Haiti, where he worked in medical missions serving adults and children. He has a special interest in obstetric and ambulatory anesthesia, as well as anesthesia for children.