The SENSA® Medical Advisory Board consists of leading medical doctors from across the country who provide independent
counsel on a range of health and weight-loss related issues. Each member brings extensive knowledge of obesity and its
related issues to our program.
Hilton Hudson II, M.D.
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Hudson is concerned about the growing epidemic of obesity and its negative effect on heart health. He has dedicated his life's work to providing underserved communities with the information they need to live long, healthy lives. READ MORE
Dr. Hilton Hudson is a Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Chairman of Hilton Publishing, the nation's only publisher of books on minority health and wellness. Hudson's book, The Heart of the Matter: The African American's Guide to Heart Disease, Heart Treatment, and Heart Wellness, has been endorsed by doctors nationwide to help educate at-risk patients.
Carl M. Wahlstrom, Jr., M.D.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
In his private practice, Dr. Wahlstrom specializes in the treatment of a wide variety of mental conditions, including eating disorders. He is particularly interested in the evolutionary drive to overeat.READ MORE
Dr. Carl Wahlstrom is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of a wide variety of mental conditions, including eating disorders. Dr. Wahlstrom is a pioneer nationally in the utilization of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a high-tech, well tolerated non-drug approach for treatment resistant depression and other conditions. A highly sought-after forensics consultant, he has worked on numerous high-profile cases.
Nancy Zamora, M.D.
Board-Certified Internist
Board-Certified Internist
Dr. Zamora has observed a correlation between the increase in obesity and the rise in weight-related conditions and diseases. She believes that portion control is one of the best ways to successfully achieve long-term weight loss. READ MORE
Dr. Nancy Zamora is a board-certified internist. In her private practice, Dr. Zamora focuses on general adult medicine, specializing in the prevention and early detection of disease, as well as optimizing patients' overall health. A graduate of the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, she has more than 21 years of clinical experience.
Jason Gruss, M.D.
Physician Specializing in
Bariatric Medicine
Physician Specializing in
Bariatric Medicine
As a practitioner of bariatric medicine, Dr. Gruss is concerned about the growing obesity epidemic and its negative impact on the musculoskeletal system as well as mobility. READ MORE
Dr. Jason Gruss is a board-certified physician specializing in bariatric medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), sports medicine and geriatrics. A graduate of Chicago Medical School, Dr. Gruss is one of only 7500 board-certified PM&R doctors practicing in the U.S.
Richard Bone, M.D.
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist
Dr. Bone has observed that weight loss may help eliminate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In addition, he has found that obesity can lead to an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.READ MORE
Dr. Richard Bone is a board-certified gastroenterologist with more than 19 years of clinical experience. Among his areas of specialty are digestive diseases, hepatology and internal medicine. Dr. Bone's research has been published in medical journals including Hepatology and Surgical Forum.
Sanford Sherman, M.D.
Neurologist and Stroke Program Director
Neurologist and Stroke Program Director
As a neurologist, Dr. Sherman has observed the connection between weight and stroke prevention. He has noticed that many weight-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are factors that can lead to stroke and cognitive impairments. READ MORE
Dr. Sanford Sherman is a neurologist with more than 24 years of experience. In his private practice, Dr. Sherman treats patients with a range of neurological conditions including strokes, dementia, memory loss and cognitive impairment. He serves as the Physician Director of the award-winning stroke program at St. Alexius Medical Center, which he also helped develop. In addition, he is a member of the Neurosciences Advisory Board of the Alexian Brothers Health Network.
Paul Jones, M.D.
Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Services
Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Services
Dr. Jones has observed the alarming prevalence of obesity and its adverse impact on the cardiovascular system. Insulin resistance, sleep apnea, hypertension and heart disease are all potentially obesity-related cardiovascular conditions. READ MORE
Dr. Paul Jones is a nationally recognized expert in interventional cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Jones has trained interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists across the country on various techniques in performing endovascular procedures. He continues to be actively involved in research and has served as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials.
