Meet the Weight Loss Team

Dr. Linger

General Surgeon

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Dr. Linger is a local bariatric and trauma surgeon. After completing his surgical residency at Vanderbilt in TN, he moved to the central LA area to help with the surgical needs. He is driven to bring access to medical weight loss at AMS. In his spare time , he enjoys spending moments with his family. 

Dr. Zeringue

General Surgeon

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Dr. Zeringue is from Grant Parish. After finishing her surgical residency at Tulane, came back to the central LA area to help with surgical needs as a trauma and bariatric surgeon. When she isn't working, she enjoys time with her 3 sons and husband.

Amanda Ford

Nurse Practitioner

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Amanda is one of the nurse practitioners for our weight loss team. She is an Alexandria, LA native who worked as an ICU nurse while earning her Masters degree in nursing. Her previous experience as an NP includes time at cardiology and urgent care clinics. When not busy with healthcare and expanding her knowledge of nutrition, wellness, and aesthetics, she spends time with her teenage daughter.  Her hobbies revolve around being a supportive dance mom, crafting, traveling and having new experiences with her blended family of 5. Educating patients is one of her favorite parts of being on the weight loss team! She is ready to give you answers and tips to help your weight loss journey!

Sarah Rachal

Nurse Practitioner

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Sarah currently works as a nurse practitioner for trauma locally when she isn't helping our patients with medical weight loss. Prior to obtaining her master's degree in nursing, she worked as an ICU nurse. It was during that time, that she met her husband. When she isn't busy with the trauma team and medical weight loss clinic, Sarah enjoys time with her 2 daughters and stepson.

Rachael Raines

Physician Assistant

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Rachael has been serving the cenla area for over a decade as a PA after obtaining her master's degree. Currently, She is part of the trauma team while also serving as a member of the bariatric surgical team at the hospital. When she isn't busy between her duties for our medical weight loss team and the surgical teams, she enjoys time with her husband and 4 children (ranging from toddler to pre-teen ages).

Ashley Tam

LPN, Practice Manager 

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Ashley helps ensure the clinic runs smoothly to make your experience at Advanced Metabolic Solutions is nothing shy of comfortable, professional, and unforgettable! Her background includes running a multitude of local clinics in areas of surgery and women's health just to name a few. In her spare time she coordinates parent club and helps with music at her church while also keeping up pace with her children at home.