Kelsey is a registered dietitian who specializes in obesity weight management. She graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University – Kingsville with a Bachelor of Science in human nutrition and completed her dietetic internship program through Wellness Workdays in Hingham, Massachusetts. Kelsey then went on to further her education and received a Master of Science degree in nutrition from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. She is a Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas (LD) and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
Kelsey has been employed with B+A Surgeons since 2018 where she works alongside our surgeons in preparing patients for bariatric surgery. She is involved in the bariatric process providing nutrition guidance before and after surgery. Included in the many topics of discussion are assistance with meal preparation and recommendations for implementing a healthy diet. After surgery, discussion will transition to setting personal goals (numerical/non scale), analyzing individual consumption patterns, providing personalized dietary recommendations, and exploring attainable lifestyle changes through a combination of diet and physical activity.
Credentials:
MS: Master of Science in Nutrition, Texas Woman’s University
RD: Registered Dietitian
LD: Licensed Dietitian
