Margaret Inman, M.D. Margaret Inman M.D., F.A.C.S., a Chicago native, is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago, with a master's degree in biology, and also of Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Inman completed her general surgery residency at Methodist Hospital of Indiana. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, board certified with the American Board of Surgery and is also a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Inman has performed bariatric surgery since 1995. She specializes in laparoscopic procedures including the laparoscopic Roux-en-y gastric bypass as well as the duodenal switch procedure. Christopher Evanson, M.D. Christopher Evanson, M.D., a Minnesota native, is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Bio-Medical Engineering, and holds a degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Evanson completed his general surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN. He is board certified with the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Evanson began his bariatric training during his residency, and specializes in bariatric laparoscopic procedures including the Lap-Band at the St.Vincent program. Brenda Cacucci, M.D. Brenda Cacucci, M.D., an Indiana native, is a general surgeon, bariatric surgeon and laparoscopic surgeon. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Cacucci completed her general surgery residency at St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is board certified with the American Board of Surgery and is also a member of the American Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Dr. Cacucci will perform bariatric surgery using laparoscopic methods. David Diaz, M.D. David Diaz, M.D. F.A.C.S., a general surgeon and bariatric surgeon, is a graduate of the University of Miami and the University of Miami medical school. Dr. Diaz completed his general surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery who is also a member of American Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. History In July of 1993, Dr. Margaret Inman became a partner in Eagle Highlands General Surgery. The general surgery practice focused mainly on bariatrics through the WinLife program at Winona Hospital. The group practiced at Methodist Hospital, St Vincent Hospital, Women's Hospital and Winona Hospital. In October of 2001, Dr. Inman started her own company and the name was General Surgery of Central Indiana. Her practice grew rapidly and in July of 2002, Dr. Christopher Evanson joined her in practice. Dr. Evanson's training in advanced laparoscopic surgery influenced Dr. Inman to forge ahead and the group started doing laparoscopic bariatric procedures. In November of 2002, Dr. Evanson performed the first Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric banding procedure at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. Dr. Inman and Dr. Evanson performed over 500 bariatric surgeries in 2005. In May of 2005, Dr. Inman performed the first Duodenal Switch surgery. She is the only surgeon in Indiana performing this surgery. The practice continued to grow and looking to the future, it was decided to move the office to Carmel so that our bariatric population would have easier access to the services at St Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence and the Clarian program. In addition, as of December 2005, the doctors began to participate in the Clarian Hospital Bariatric Program. In April of 2006, the practice moved to a new 4200 square foot office located in the new Clarian North Medical Center office building. With the move, the group was renamed Meridian Surgical Group.