I Built This Team for You.
Great care takes time. So I hand-picked every person on this team, not just for their credentials, but for who they are. Because when you’re going through something this big, you deserve people who actually care.
You’ve probably been researching this for months. Maybe years. We get it — this is a big decision. We’re here whenever you’re ready.
Your care team
13 specialists in your corner
Surgeons, dietitians, nurses, and patient support.
- 2 surgeons
- 4 dietitians
- 3 nurses
- 4 support staff
“Quite frankly, my team makes me look good.”
I hand-picked every single person here — not just for their credentials, but for who they are. Their emotional intelligence is off the charts. They care about our patients the way I do.
Most of them have been with me for years. Nobody ever leaves The Sleeve Clinic once they start working here, and that’s rare. But so is a profession where you get to change someone’s life every single day. We take that seriously.
What It Takes to Do This Right
These aren't vanity metrics. This is what 19 years of building the right practice looks like.
- Hand-Picked Experts
13
Hand-Picked Experts
Every one of them chose to be here
- Registered Dietitians
4
Registered Dietitians
So there's always someone in your corner, not just a meal plan
- Procedures Performed
4,800+
Procedures Performed
Including Dr. Gmora's own (yes, really)
- Years of Aftercare
5
Years of Aftercare
Included. Not optional. Not extra.
Great Care Requires More Than a Great Surgeon
Here’s what I’ve learned in 19 years: you can’t shortcut aftercare. You can’t have one dietitian meaningfully support hundreds of patients over five years. You can’t rush a nurse through a post-op call when someone is scared and needs real answers. The math just doesn’t work.
So I built a team where everyone has time to actually know you. When you call, someone picks up. Your dietitian sits with you and builds a plan around your life, not a ten-minute template. And five years of aftercare means five years of aftercare, not a checkbox on a form.
What Our Team Size Means for You
- Your dietitian has time to personalize your plan — not rush through a 10-minute appointment
- When you call, a real person answers. Not a voicemail.
- Five years of aftercare that's actually personal, not a checkbox
Meet the People Who’ll Be in Your Corner
“I trust these people with my patients’ lives. I hand-picked every single one of them.” — Dr. Gmora
- Founder & Lead Surgeon
Dr. Scott Gmora
MD, FRCSC, FACS
Founder & Lead Bariatric Surgeon
I founded The Sleeve Clinic because I wanted to build the kind of practice I'd want for my own family. I've had this surgery myself — I know what it's like to be scared, and I know what it's like on the other side. I believe in listening first and talking second.
McMaster Professor4,800+ Procedures 
Bariatric & Metabolic SurgeonDr. Vanessa Boudreau
MD, MSc, FRCSC
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon
Dr. Boudreau brings a quiet intensity to her work. She completed advanced fellowship training in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery and holds a Master's in Health Research Methodology. She joined The Sleeve Clinic because she believes bariatric surgery changes families, not just patients.
Associate ProfessorResearch Leader
What You’re Probably Worried About
We’ve heard every fear. Here’s what actually happens.
What actually happens
You talk to Mandy. She's been doing this for 15 years. She'll answer every question you have, and she won't push you toward anything. Most calls are about 20 minutes. Some patients call three times before they're ready. That's fine.
Mandy
Program Advisor · 15 years
What actually happens
Your consultation is a real conversation, not a sales pitch. Dr. Gmora will be honest with you — if sleeve surgery isn't the right fit, he'll tell you. He's turned patients away when he didn't think it was in their best interest. That's how you know you can trust him when he says yes.
Dr. Scott Gmora
Lead Surgeon · Had the surgery himself
What actually happens
You get assigned a dietitian who actually learns your life — your schedule, your family, what you cook, what stresses you out. That's why we have four of them: so each one has the time to build your plan around you, not a template.
Sulana
Director of Nutrition · 4 dietitians on staff
What actually happens
Yes. And honestly, it would be weird if you weren't. This decision matters. But most of our patients say the same thing afterwards: the hardest part wasn't surgery. It was making the call. Everything clicked after that.
What actually happens
This is the big one. And the answer is: five years. That's how long we follow you. Not a check-in at 6 months and a handshake. Regular appointments with your dietitian. Your nurse checking in. Your surgeon available when you need them. The team that was there on day one is still there on year five.
4 Dietitians + Nursing Team
5 years of aftercare. Included. Not extra.
I was so nervous the night before my surgery. Shannen called me at 8pm just to see how I was doing. That’s when I knew I’d made the right choice.
Sarah M.
Sleeve Clinic Patient
The Same Faces, Every Time.
Our team stays because this work means something. And because they stay, our patients get something most clinics can’t offer: continuity. The nurse who helps you before surgery is the same nurse checking in on you two years later. Your dietitian knows your story. That kind of relationship doesn’t happen with turnover.
- MandyProgram Advisor · 15 years
- SulanaDirector of Nutrition · 6+ years
- ShannenRegistered Nurse · 5+ years
- KathleenPractice Coordinator · 5+ years
Questions You Might Have About Us
Ready to Take the First Step? Let’s Talk.
Your first step is a quick, no-pressure call with Mandy, our program advisor. She’s been helping patients like you for 15 years — and she’ll answer every question you have. No commitment. Just a conversation.
Most calls take about 15 minutes
We only take on a limited number of patients each month to maintain care quality.