Latasha Baxter Bariatric Coordinator MSN,CRNP-A

Latasha N. Baxter, MSN, CRNP-A is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Nursing from the State University of New York at Buffalo and is a member of the American Association for Nurse Practitioners as well as Theta Sigma Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing. Prior to joining the team, Latasha worked as a Nurse Practitioner in the areas of General and Vascular Surgery as well as Interventional Radiology.

As the Bariatric Program Coordinator at Shady Grove, she works closely with the Bariatric surgeons to coordinate all phases of the peri-operative process to maintain exceptional patient care. As a bariatric patient, you will work closely with Latasha, from your first preoperative experience at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital onward, as we provide support and encouragement needed for long term success.

Latasha also serves as a Liaison to coordinate Bariatric care throughout the hospital to ensure program compliance and meet quality standards expected as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.