Stephen A. Glazer, MD, FRCP(C), FCCP
Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
President of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons
Medical Director Bariatric Surgical Program, Humber River Regional Hospital
Assistant Professor-Department of Medicine, Queen's University

Dr. Stephen Glazer is a board-certified specialist from the University of Toronto in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. In April 2010 he was appointed as the Medical Director for the Bariatric Surgical Program at Humber River Regional Hospital. He was instrumental in redeveloping their comprehensive bariatric surgical program. In that year, the bariatric surgical program was nominated as a Leading Practice by Accreditation Canada. In 2012 Dr. Glazer was appointed as the Director of the only hospital-based Medical Bariatric Program for the Greater Toronto Area, which has enjoyed great growth and development due to the significant contributions of its multidiscipline team members. Dr. Glazer's commitment to the Obesity Epidemic is further displayed by his participation in many committees through the Ontario Bariatric Network and the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons. He has a strong interest in program development, quality care initiatives, and physician education. He has personally been involved in direct patient care of over thousands of bariatric patients in the attempt to facilitate weight loss for improved overall health. His research interests include perioperative risk assessment and management as well as sleep apnea in the morbidly obese. He is also the president of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons.

Roxanne Papineau, Dt.P
clinical nutritionist in nephrology
President of the Quebec association of renal nutritionists

Clinical Nutritionist in Nephrology

Bachelor's degree in nutrition from Laval University in 2005.

2nd cycle specialized graduate diploma in functional food and health from Université Laval.

Clinical nutritionist in nephrology at the IUCPQ for more than 16 years.

Clinical lecturer at bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition and a doctorate in pharmacy at Université Laval

President of the RNNQ (Quebec Group of Nephrology Nutritionists)

Member of the scientific commitee DEVENIR (multidisciplinary group in nephrology)

Member of the Kidney Health Expert Committee associated with the Ministry of Health of Quebec

Creation of several teaching tools for patients

Author and co-author of 3 cookbooks in nephrology and cardiology and several articles on gastroenterology and nephrology including the most recent: Savoir Quoi manger- Santé rénale published by Modus in 2021, for which she is the recipient of the 2021 André Beaulieu Award from the Ordre des Diététiste-Nutritionniste du Québec for the professional publication of the year 2021

2021 winner of the IUCPQ Recognition Gala for the category: Improving the quality and safety of care and services

More than 100 lectures given in connection with nephrology and gastroenterology for other health professionals

Volunteer for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Foundation for Polycystic Kidney Disease and the

General Association of Renal Impairment

Mother of twins, triathlete and passionate about cooking and permaculture

Claudia De Simone, P.Dt.
Registered Dietitian
Clinical Dietitian, Bariatric Surgery Department
McGill University Health Center
Montreal, Quebec

Claudia De Simone is a registered dietitian and has been member of her professional order since 2009. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Science and Dietetics at the University of McGill in Montreal. She started her career as a community dietitian in her native Quebec, working for various non-profit organisations. She has been working in obesity and chronic disease management since 2013. Claudie is one of few Quebec dietitians who specialize in bariatric surgery. She previously worked at RocklandMD for four years as part of the bariatric surgery clinical team and is now a member of the bariatric surgery team at the McGill University Health Center.

Presentation Overview:
This presentation will explore the impact that bariatric surgery has on pregnancy outcomes. Although pregnancy after bariatric surgery can pose some risks to the fetus and the mother, if managed correctly the benefits can outweigh these risks. Proper nutritional management is the cornerstone of a healthy pregnancy after bariatric surgery.

Roshni John, RD, MSc., CBE, CDE
Registered Dietitian, Bariatric Clinic
Humber River Hospital

Roshni John is a Registered Dietitian and a member of the Dietitians of Canada and the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Roshni works with the Bariatric Program at Humber River Hospital, Ontario. 

Roshni graduated from University of Mumbai, India with a Master’s Degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics in 1998. She is a Certified Bariatric Educator and a Certified Diabetes Educator. She also holds a Certification in Sports Nutrition from Sports Dietitians Australia.

Over the past 21 years, Roshni has worked in many different environments as a RD:  Bariatric Program, acute care hospital- Surgical Program, out-patient Diabetes Education Program and long-term care facilities. Roshni also thoroughly enjoys her role as a preceptor for Dietetic Interns. Outside of work, Roshni loves travelling with her and camping with her husband, canning, baking, reading and is a proud pet parent to her dog ‘Truffles’.

Stephen A. Glazer, MD, FRCP(C), FCCP
Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
President of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons
Medical Director Bariatric Surgical Program, Humber River Regional Hospital
Assistant Professor-Department of Medicine, Queen's University

Dr. Stephen Glazer is a board-certified specialist from the University of Toronto in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. In April 2010 he was appointed as the Medical Director for the Bariatric Surgical Program at Humber River Regional Hospital. He was instrumental in redeveloping their comprehensive bariatric surgical program. In that year, the bariatric surgical program was nominated as a Leading Practice by Accreditation Canada. In 2012 Dr. Glazer was appointed as the Director of the only hospital-based Medical Bariatric Program for the Greater Toronto Area, which has enjoyed great growth and development due to the significant contributions of its multidiscipline team members. Dr. Glazer's commitment to the Obesity Epidemic is further displayed by his participation in many committees through the Ontario Bariatric Network and the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons. He has a strong interest in program development, quality care initiatives, and physician education. He has personally been involved in direct patient care of over thousands of bariatric patients in the attempt to facilitate weight loss for improved overall health. His research interests include perioperative risk assessment and management as well as sleep apnea in the morbidly obese. He is also the president of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons.