About Us

Our specialized team is dedicated to one thing — your health and wellbeing. Our pointed focus on treating gastroparesis and chronic pancreatitis means we know exactly what to do to give you more freedom and a better quality of life.

Meet the Team

PHYLLIS KAISER, R.N.

Phyllis Kaiser, R.N.

Chronic Pancreatitis Nurse

Phyllis joined Vanguard Surgical when the doors opened in 2019. Just prior to coming to Vanguard, she worked in the field of organ donation and transplantation for over 25 years. She served as the coordinator for the Pancreas Disease Program, working directly with Dr. Hughes. She also has a background in Critical Care and Surgery. Though her experience is mainly in treating patients with chronic pancreatitis, she has expanded her knowledge in the area of treating those with gastroparesis

Contact Phyllis:
pkaiser@vanguardsurgical.net
502.912.8300
MICHELLE SINCLAIR, MA:

Michelle Sinclair, MA:

Office Manager

As a medical assistant at Vanguard, Michelle’s passion is to help patients with whatever ails them. She has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years serving in various positions and specialty areas. She currently focuses on giving Vanguard patients relief from gastroparesis. Having a personal understanding of how this disease can affect one’s health, daily life and mental well-being she is in a unique position to give the kindness and compassion these patients deserve.

Contact Michelle:
msinclair@vanguardsurgical.net
502.912.8300

What Our Patients are Saying...

“Thank you all so much for helping me get my health back and for being able to enjoy my life again. I thank God every day for your kindness and skills.”

– Katherine (lap pyloroplasty and gastric simulator placement)

 

“Thank you, Dr. Hughes, for being such an awesome champion for us GP sufferers. After struggling with GP for 20+ years, I am SO thankful to FINALLY have someone in my corner that can help. You have made a world of difference in my life. Thank you SO MUCH!”

– Jessica (pyloroplasty and gastric stimulator placement)

 

“Thank you so much I feel so much better. My life was so miserable and now I feel like I have my life back.”

– Amy (laparoscopic pyloroplasty)

 

“It’s been a long journey! I haven’t felt this good in the stomach for 5 years! Thank you for fighting the insurance and helping my stomach empty! A life-changing procedure”

–Adrianne (pyloroplasty)