Paul E. Enochs, M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Paul Enochs started the Triangle's first and only private weight loss surgery center nearly a decade ago. He has performed Raleigh's first gastric bypass and Lap Band procedure and to date has done more bariatric procedures in the Triangle area than any other bariatric surgeon.  He is the founder and medical director of the weight loss surgery centers at Rex Hospital and Franklin Regional Medical Center.  He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Enochs received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College Of Medicine. He completed his surgery residency at the University of South Alabama Medical Center where his primary focus and specialization was advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery. He received additional fellowship training in bariatric surgery and advanced laparoscopy at the University of California - San Francisco, the Carolinas Medical Center, the Medical College of Virginia, and the Duke University Medical Center. He resides in Raleigh with his wife and two beautiful kids.

Lisa Long, FNP, Bariatric Clinical Coordinator

Lisa is a certified nurse practitioner, wife, and mother of two beautiful girls. She has worked in collaboration with Dr. Enochs since 2002 and is now the Bariatric Clinical Coordinator for Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina. With a background in primary care, she is highly skilled in managing a broad range of obesity related health care conditions. She coordinates all the phases of the pre and post operative work up for bariatric patients, sees follow up patients in the office, assists in weekly seminar and support groups, and most of all is delighted to be a part of your weight loss journey.

Lisa is originally from North Carolina, graduated from UNC-Wilmington and has over 10 years of surgical nursing experience.  She also completed a fellowship in bariatrics from the Medical College of Virginia.  She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), is licensed by the state of North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Nurse's Association.

Jana Lingerfelt, MA, Bariatric Patient Coordinator

Jana is responsible for maintaining the daily patient flow through the practice. She does so not only by being intimately involved in every office visit but also through numerous phone conversations during the pre and post operative periods. She is dedicated to insuring that every patient is treated with the respect and compassion that they deserve.

Jana has over 20 years of experience as a medical assistant. She received her certification in Tampa, FL and has since practiced in offices specializing in OB/GYN and Family Practice. She is also a certified laboratory technician.

Angelica Wilfong, Bariatric Insurance Coordinator

Angelica navigates an important part in the bariatric surgery process - insurance pre-certification.  This can be a very difficult and stressful time for many patients, but Angelica does her best to insure that the process goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. She coordinates all the pre-operative scheduling for each patient, and will be your constant contact and source of information during the entire pre-operative workup process. She is a wonderful hard working asset to our team.

Teamwork and personalized attention is what makes this bariatric practice different from all others. This team works one on one with you in order to reach optimal success. It is our goal to ensure that you do not feel like a number in a crowd, but an individual receiving the care, compassion, and information you need to make the most important decision of your life. No other program in the Triangle offers this comprehensive approach to your weight loss journey.