
The SENSA® Medical Advisory Board consists of leading medical doctors from across the country who provide independent
counsel on a range of health and weight-loss related issues. Each member brings extensive knowledge of obesity and its
related issues to our program.
Hilton Hudson II, M.D.
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Hudson is concerned about the growing epidemic of obesity and its negative effect on heart health. He has dedicated his life's work to providing underserved communities with the information they need to live long, healthy lives. READ MORE
Carl M. Wahlstrom, Jr., M.D.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
In his private practice, Dr. Wahlstrom specializes in the treatment of a wide variety of mental conditions, including eating disorders. He is particularly interested in the evolutionary drive to overeat.READ MORE
Nancy Zamora, M.D.
Board-Certified Internist
Board-Certified Internist
Dr. Zamora has observed a correlation between the increase in obesity and the rise in weight-related conditions and diseases. She believes that portion control is one of the best ways to successfully achieve long-term weight loss. READ MORE
Jason Gruss, M.D.
Physician Specializing in
Bariatric Medicine
Physician Specializing in
Bariatric Medicine
As a practitioner of bariatric medicine, Dr. Gruss is concerned about the growing obesity epidemic and its negative impact on the musculoskeletal system as well as mobility. READ MORE
Richard Bone, M.D.
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist
Dr. Bone has observed that weight loss may help eliminate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In addition, he has found that obesity can lead to an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.READ MORE
Celestine Marie DeTrana, M.D.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. DeTrana is particularly intrigued by the psychological factors that drive individuals to overeat. Through her work, she has observed a link between depression and weight gain, which often leads to a vicious cycle that prevents individuals from losing weight. READ MORE
Paul Jones, M.D.
Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Services
Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Services
Dr. Jones has observed the alarming prevalence of obesity and its adverse impact on the cardiovascular system. Insulin resistance, sleep apnea, hypertension and heart disease are all potentially obesity-related cardiovascular conditions. READ MORE
Brooke Joanna Benlifer, R.D.
Registered Dietitian
Registered Dietitian
Brooke works with clients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, addressing such issues as weight management and emotional eating. She believes strongly that people become motivated to adopt healthy habits once they begin seeing results.READ MORE

Dr. Hilton Hudson is a Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Chairman of Hilton Publishing, the nation's only publisher of books on minority health and wellness. Hudson's book, The Heart of the Matter: The African American's Guide to Heart Disease, Heart Treatment, and Heart Wellness, has been endorsed by doctors nationwide to help educate at-risk patients.
Dr. Carl Wahlstrom is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of a wide variety of mental conditions, including eating disorders. Dr. Wahlstrom is a pioneer nationally in the utilization of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a high-tech, well tolerated non-drug approach for treatment resistant depression and other conditions. A highly sought-after forensics consultant, he has worked on numerous high-profile cases.
Dr. Nancy Zamora is a board-certified internist. In her private practice, Dr. Zamora focuses on general adult medicine, specializing in the prevention and early detection of disease, as well as optimizing patients' overall health. A graduate of the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, she has more than 21 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Jason Gruss is a board-certified physician specializing in bariatric medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), sports medicine and geriatrics. A graduate of Chicago Medical School, Dr. Gruss is one of only 7500 board-certified PM&R doctors practicing in the U.S.
Dr. Richard Bone is a board-certified gastroenterologist with more than 19 years of clinical experience. Among his areas of specialty are digestive diseases, hepatology and internal medicine. Dr. Bone's research has been published in medical journals including Hepatology and Surgical Forum.
Dr. Celestine DeTrana is a board-certified psychiatrist. In her private practice, Dr. DeTrana provides psychiatry and psychotherapy services to patients struggling with addictive disorders and mental conditions including anxiety and depression. With more than 16 years of experience, she is highly sought-after as a speaker and forensics consultant.
Dr. Paul Jones is a nationally recognized expert in interventional cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Jones has trained interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists across the country on various techniques in performing endovascular procedures. He continues to be actively involved in research and has served as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials.
Brooke Benlifer is a registered dietician with expertise in many areas of medicine, including diabetes, cardiac health and gastrointestinal issues. A graduate of Cornell University, Brooke is passionate about preventative health and its power to help people lead more fulfilling lives.

