Karen Thomas Bariatric Coordinator RN

Karen Thomas, RN is the Weight Loss Surgery Program Coordinator at El Camino Hospital. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, she teaches the Pre-operative Classes, with the hospital Nutritionist, to get patients ready intellectually, physically and emotionally for the major lifestyle changes ahead. She sees all of the inpatients daily, throughout their hospital stay, to coordinate care and provide support. Karen also facilitates the Support Group, which occurs on the second Thursday of every month.