If you’re considering weight loss (bariatric) surgery, you want the best team for your procedure. The University of Maryland's Center for Weight Management and Wellness is dedicated to helping our patients achieve and maintain weight loss through safe, high-quality care.

Our head surgeon, registered dietitians, nurses and other clinical staff have certifications and training in the latest practices for bariatric surgery, nutrition, plastic surgery, sleep medicine and related specialties.

For our work and commitment to our patients, we earned recognition as a Center of Excellence as designated by the American College of Surgeons, since 2007.

Learn more about our bariatric surgery program.

Bariatric Surgeons

Weight Loss Surgery Team

Mary King, RD, LD, CDE

Mary King, RD, LD, CDE

Alexander Pictor, MSPH, RD, LDN

Alexander Pictor, MSPH, RD, LDN

Recognized as an Accredited Center and Quality Program by the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

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