Carmela Pontillo Professional RN, MSN, CBN, Bariatric Program Manager

Carmela Pontillo received her Master’s degree in Nursing from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She was one of the first nurses in Washington state to become certified by ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) as a Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN). Carmela first became involved in bariatric surgery in 2005 as a Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist when she participated in the development and launch of a new comprehensive bariatric surgery program.  In 2011, Carmela joined Overlake Hospital as the bariatric program manager.  She has served as the Integrated Health Chair on the ASMBS WA State Chapter.  Carmela is committed to the ongoing education and certification of bariatric nurses and was selected to participate in the CBN Practice Analysis Advisory Committee and item writing for the CBN Certification Exam.  In her role as program manager, her primary focus is providing patients with a high quality program and superior patient experience.  She considers it a great privilege to be granted the opportunity to serve and share in our patients’ remarkable journey towards health and improved quality of life.

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