Meet Our Team

Effie Tsomos, MD, Chief, Endocrinology
Dr. Effie Tsomos is board certified in Internal Medicine and specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. She completed an Endocrine fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York

Jason Esses, MD
Dr. Esses is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Internal Medicine. He is also a board certified Clinical Lipidologist, which encompasses cholesterol management, cardiovascular risk assessment and intervention. He obtained his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, NY. Dr. Esses completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY and his fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Judy Summers, PA-C, Director of Bariatric Services
Judy began her 20 years+ career in bariatrics providing clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient setting and as a first assist in the operating room. Her passion in working with the bariatric patients continues as a bariatric director, overseeing program development and obtaining bariatric program accreditation.

Jennifer Sokolowski, RN, BSN, MBA, CBS, Inpatient Bariatric Coordinator
Jennifer has 16 years of experience in Bariatric Surgery. She started her career as an RN and was involved in the direct care of the post op bariatric surgical patient. In 2017, she earned her certification as a Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN).  In 2022, she became the Inpatient Bariatric Coordinator. Her clinical experience enables her to field all areas of patient care promoting communication with the respective surgeons, physician assistants, residents, nurses, and other providers. Her passion for Bariatrics is clear through her compassion, support, and encouragement that she shows to each patient, ensuring positive patient outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.

Alison Singer, Bariatric Program Manager
With 15 years of experience in Bariatric surgery, Alison has guided patients through their weight loss journey pre-- and post operatively. She also facilitates the support group and loves to help our bariatric patients succeed.

Danielle Solomon, RD, CDCES, Bariatric Dietitian
As a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Bariatric Dietitian, Danielle has helped thousands of patients reach their weight and wellness goals through dietary and lifestyle changes. She teaches simple strategies for long term weight loss success.