Patricia Balducci-Espiritu Dietitian / Nutritionist RD CDE CDN

Patricia (Patti) Balducci-Espiritu RD CDE CDN is the registered dietitian at LI Obesity Surgery. Patti has 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from L.I.U-C.W. Post College and completed her Dietetic Internship at New York -Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, with emphasis on Nutrition Therapy. Patti's experience has been working as a long-term care/rehabilitation dietitian as well as an inpatient clinical dietitian in the hospital setting. Patti most recently was responsible for assessing and educating inpatient Bariatric patients at Huntington Hospital. At LI Obesity Surgery, Patti works with patients’ pre and post-operatively to educate and counsel them on the various stages of the Bariatric diet as well as suggesting behavioral changes for long term weight loss success. Patti also co-leads twice monthly support groups and pre-operative classes for the bariatric patients.

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