Meet the Bariatric Team
Christine Miceli, PA-C
Clinical DirectorChristine Miceli has been practicing in the field of bariatrics since 2005. She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, The American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
She graduated from Cuyahoga Community College with an associate degree in surgical physician assisting and received her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from A.T. Still University.
Colleen Rundle, PA-C
Physician AssistantColleen earned her Bachelor's Degree in biology from Walsh University and her Master of Science Degree from Case Western Reserve University Medical School. Colleen is also NCCPA Board Certified.
Cynthia Aron, MS, RD, LD
Bariatric DietitianCynthia has more than 12 years of experience working as a registered dietitian. She provides pre- and post-surgery nutrition counseling and education to bariatric surgery patients.
Cynthia is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed in the state of Ohio. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and belongs to the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group. She earned her master’s degree in public health nutrition from Case Western Reserve University.
Staci Cortelezzi, MS, RDN, LD
Bariatric DietitianStaci received her master’s degree in dietetics and completed her dietetic internship at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI. Staci's practice focuses on pre- and post-surgery nutrition counseling for patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Her goal is to guide patients toward a healthy lifestyle by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to achieve long-term success.
Tanielle Russell
Patient AdvocateTanielle has been a patient advocate at the Center for Bariatric Surgery since 2015. She assists patients with navigating the bariatric surgery experience from start to finish. Tanielle enjoys interacting with patients and being part of their journey toward a healthier lifestyle.
Dawn Cupach, CNP
Nurse PractitionerDawn earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Cuyahoga Community College, her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio University, and her master's degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. Dawn is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners with a Family Nurse Practitioner certificate. She is also a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses.
Erica Lough, MSN, FNP-C
Nurse PractitionerErica earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Lorain County Community College, her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio University, and her master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. Erica is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.