Bariatric Center Georgetown Community Hospital

The Center Staff

Georgetown Community Hospital employs a staff of dedicated professionals who want to help you achieve your weight loss and health goals. Some of our staff members have been with the program since its inception and have multiple years of experience.

You will meet many of the Center’s Staff along your weight loss journey. Feel free to contact us at any time if you need assistance, have questions or just want to talk about your process.

Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LCSW Executive Director, Bariatric Services
Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LCSW brings over 20 years of clinical practice, academic and leadership experience to the Bariatric Center team. Trained in psychology and psychiatric social work, Dr. West-Smith has served as a Director and as provider of pre and postsurgical psychological services at Georgetown since April, 2009. She holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University, an MSW from University of Kentucky, an interdisciplinary PhD in Clinical Social Work and Women’s Studies from Union Institute & University. Dr. West-Smith is licensed at the highest level for the independent practice of psychotherapy as clinical social worker in Ohio and Kentucky.
Lisa has specialized in provision of psychological services for the behavioral treatment of obesity and eating disorders since 1989, including fifteen years in private practice prior to entering the Bariatric Center of Excellence setting in 2004. She has taught special topics Psychology courses for the University of Cincinnati and Indiana University, and currently directs the Bariatric Behavioral Health Internship & Postdoctoral Fellowship program here at Georgetown. Dr. West-Smith has reviewed and published numerous articles in the leading bariatric surgery journals including Surgery for Obesity & Related Diseases and Obesity Surgery. She is active nationally in the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, currently serving as Co-Chair of the Integrated Health Clinical Issues and Guidelines Committee. For general program questions or to discuss the psychological aspects of weight loss surgery, please email Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LCSW.
Joann Powell, MSHRL Bariatric Education and Outreach Coordinator
Joann has been with our program since 2003 and has been with Life Point facilities for 20 years. She is involved with the “behind-the-scenes” operation of our program, and helps with the patient education process by presenting seminars and support groups, such as her popular Cooking Demonstrations. She is also involved with marketing the program and teaching other agencies about the benefits of weight loss surgery. If you have general questions about the program or would like to offer suggestions about ways to improve its services, please contact Joann Powell.




Cindy Caywood, MS, RD. LD Bariatric Dietitian
Cindy Caywood completed her undergraduate and graduate degree in dietetics from Eastern Kentucky University. She is a Registered & Licensed Dietitian, and worked at Cardinal Hill Hospital from 1997-2000. In 2000, she began working with HMR (Health Management Resources) as a Senior Health Educator, staying there through July, 2010. She’s married to John, has a son, Alex, and enjoys horses, animals and dancing. For more information about Cindy's services to our program, please e-mail Cindy Caywood, MS, RD, LD.




Jennifer Morris Lead Insurance Coordinator
Jennifer is our Lead Insurance Coordintor, and works with patients whose last names begin with M - Z. She’s been with our program for six years, so if you have a question about your insurance process, please e-mail Jennifer Morris.

Katrina McLean Insurance Coordinator
Katrina has been with our program since 2009. She has a well-developed background in medical health insurance, and takes care of our patients whose last names begin with A-L. You can contact Katrina McLean with your insurance questions.




Tina (Theresa) Peace, SRNA, CPT Bariatric Education and Scheduling Specialist
Tina's talents lie in teaching our patients about the different aspects of weight loss sugery, as she is a patient herself. She also takes care of scheduling patients for their final pre-op tests and Surgeon Consult. If you have questions about your process after you’ve been pre-approved by your insurance and have been notified by our insurance team about that pre-approval, e-mail Tina Peace.

Darla Schreiber Bariatric Unit Clerk
Darla has over 20 years of customer service experience and will be happy to assist you at our front Reception Desk. Feel free to contact Darla for general information, or to receive a New Patient Packet, by e-mailing Darla Schreiber.