Meet Our Team
The members of our team have been carefully selected, trained and educated to be an asset and support to you on your journey toward healthy weight. We believe in forging a lasting relationship with every patient and are anxious to meet you! Choose us, and experience the Mercy Difference — the Mercy Circle of Caring.
- C. Joe Northup, MD, FACS - Medical Director
- Lindsay Schmitz, MS, RD, LD - Dietitian
- Heidi Keppler, RD, LD - Dietitian
- Amber Sea, OBST - Patient Coordinator
- Tyna Miller - Insurance Coordinator
- Shelly Keyer - Registrar
C. Joe Northup, MD, FACS - Medical Director
Dr. Northup is the Medical Director and principal bariatric surgeon for Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions. Dr. Northup completed his surgical training at the Medical College of Ohio and went on to complete an Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Fellowship at the University of Virginia.
After completing his Fellowship, Dr. Northup was invited to join the faculty of the University of Virginia (UVA) Department of Surgery. He was appointed as Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery program there, and developed the Bariatric Center of Excellence for UVA.
In December of 2007, he joined Mercy Health Partners and has worked to develop Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions, one of the area’s most complete weight loss programs.
Dr. Northup is a member of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (ASMBS), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He serves on national committees for the ASMBS and SAGES. Dr. Northup brings extensive experience in treating patients suffering from excess weight, having personally performed more than 600 bariatric surgery procedures.
Lindsay Schmitz, MS, RD, LD - Dietitian
Lindsay Schmitz is one of three dietitians at Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions. She received her Bachelor’s degree from University of Dayton and her Master’s degree from the University of Aberdeen. She completed her dietetic internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She has worked in weight management for both adults and children since becoming a registered dietitian. Working individually and in group settings, she will help increase your understanding and education of the dietary component to weight loss.
Amber Sea, OBST - Patient Coordinator
Amber has been in healthcare in one form or another for the past fifteen years, twelve of which were spent in the labor and delivery department at Mercy Hospital Fairfield. She began working at Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions in 2008. Her favorite part of being part of the staff at Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions is getting to know the patients and seeing their transformation. She is passionate about her role and making a difference in the lives of those around her. Her claim to fame is that she won the Biggest Loser Million-Pound Match Up online in 2008.
Tyna Miller - Insurance Coordinator
Tyna has over eighteen years of experience in healthcare and has spent over five years with Mercy Health Partners. Tyna can be seen at many of our community events and appearances and enjoys getting to know each patient as an individual while helping them navigate the insurance world. Her favorite part of working at Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions is seeing people transform emotionally as well as physically.
Shelly Keyer - Registrar
Shelly has worked in healthcare for over ten years. She is the friendly face you will meet as she greets you with a smile in the front lobby of our office. Her favorite part of working at Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions is seeing patients become more and more confident and happy throughout the weight loss process!
Contact the Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions Team
Contact our practice today to begin your journey toward a healthy weight. We can help you schedule a health assessment, send you a helpful packet of information, or register you for an information session at which you can learn more.
- Our Current Offices:
We are now seeing patients at our newly built facility within the Mercy Fairfield HealthPlex at:- 3050 Mack Road
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Our Patient Information Seminars are held in the Auditorium.
Are you interested in attending one of our seminars? Please click below to find out more.
Easily download patient forms to your own computer!
Use our convenient BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator to take the first step in assessing your obesity-related health risks.
To request an information packet, register for an information session, or email us with your questions and comments, please fill out the contact form. We look forward to assisting you.
