Meet the Experts Behind Your Transformation!

  • Jay Jorge, MD

    Jay Jorge, MD

    Bariatric and general surgeon in Augusta, GA; founder of LeanDreams, the virtual medical weight‑management program of Savannah River Advanced Surgery, PC.

  • Dr. Degiovanni

    Alberto Degiovanni, MD

    Board-Certified Internal Medicine

  • Registered Dietitian, Bilingual English/Spanish

    Brenda Peralta, RD

    Registered Dietitian

  • MaríaJosé Alanis, Psychologist

    MaríaJosé Alanis, MS

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Specialist and Clinical Psychologist

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    Nihit Verma, MS

    Psychologist & Behavioral Health Coach

  • Mahnoor Suhail, LeanDreams Psychologist

    Mahnoor Suhail, BS

    Psychologist & Behavioral Health Coach

  • Meet Yuleisy, Certified Personal Trainer

    Yuleisy de Yeguez, CPT

    Certified Personal Trainer

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    Linden Garcia, CPT

    Certified Personal Trainer

  • Diana Mata, LeanDreams Operations Manager

    Diana Mata, Clinical Operations Manager

    Diana keeps the LeanDreams virtual program running day-to-day — coordinating patient support, staff workflow, insurance authorizations, and the operational systems that let our team focus on patient care. Bilingual English/Spanish.

  • Michael Whitmer, Practice Manager

    Michael Whitmer, Assistant Practice Manager, SRAS

    Michael manages front-office operations at Savannah River Advanced Surgery. A Certified Medical Assistant and retired EMT, he brings clinical and administrative experience to patient scheduling, care coordination, and daily practice management.

  • Ariana Oropeza, Health Advisor

    Ariana Oropeza, Health Advisor

    Ariana works closely with prospective patients to help them understand their weight-loss options and get started with LeanDreams. Bilingual English/Spanish.

  • Fiorella Zúñiga, Patient Intake Coordinator

    Fiorella Zúñiga, Patient Care Coordinator

    Fiorella is often the first person prospective patients speak with at LeanDreams — handling intake, initial questions, and scheduling. Bilingual English/Spanish.

Our team is dedicated to your success!

With expert guidance, personalized support, and a compassionate approach, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Ready to start your transformation?