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. Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina is also the only practice to perform the Single Incision Lap Band procedure (SILS). He is the founder and medical director of the weight loss surgery centers at Rex Hospital and Wake Med Cary Hospital. 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.

Michel A. Tyner, M.D.

Dr. Tyner graduated with honors from Wake Forest University in 1979. He completed medical school and his general surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Dr. Tyner began his professional career with Easley Surgical Associates of Easley, SC in 1988. In 1990, he joined Four Counties Surgical clinic in Henderson, NC, and then Pinehurst Surgical Associates of Pinehurst, NC in 1992. In 1997, Dr. Tyner joined Executive Surgical Center in Raleigh, NC, where he focused his attention in Cary, NC. He went onto become a founding partner of Cary Surgical Specialists in 2003. Dr. Tyner is certified by the American Board of Surgeons.

His areas of expertise and special interest lie primarily in advanced laparoscopic surgery of the GI tract. He has studied anti-reflux surgery with world renowned surgeons, using his knowledge to teach and mentor surgeons in the most current techniques. He has incorporated minimally invasive procedures to diagnosis of breast disease with ultrasound and x-ray guided breast biopsies.

Jon-Michael Bruce, M.D.

Dr. Bruce was raised in Western New York. He graduated from Niagara University in Niagara Falls, New York. He then studied medicine and completed a general surgery residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He graduated with honors from college and medical school and won several teaching awards during residency.
Upon completion of his surgical training Dr. Bruce entered active duty in the United States Army. He was initially stationed in Heidelberg, Germany and was assigned to the 212th MASH, fulfilling a lifetime dream of becoming "Hawkeye Pierce". He was deployed twice to the Balkan Peninsula during the Kosovo conflict. He finished his military obligation at Fort Hood, Texas and received an Honorable Discharge. He spent the past four years in private practice in central Georgia, while also serving as clinical faculty for Mercer University.

Dr. Bruce has extensive training in advanced laparoscopic techniques, studying at the University of Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France as well as many post-residency courses and training sessions since. He is an active member of the Society of Advanced Gastroendoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a fellow of the American Hernia Society. His professional interests are primarily in laparoscopic and breast surgery, but he enjoys a well-rounded surgical experience.

His personal interests include spending time with his family, traveling, music, and maintaining an active lifestyle. Dr. Bruce and his wife Tina recently relocated to Cary from Georgia with their four children; Christina (10), Courtney (8), Jacob (5), and Jenna (2). He and his family are excited to call the Triangle home.

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.