Lowell General Hospital

Dr. Ardman graduated from the Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA (Biology/Chemistry) and received his MD at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA. He served his internship and residency at University of Pittsburgh Health Center Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. His clinical fellow was served in Hematology-Oncology at Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA. Dr. Ardman served his postdoctoral research fellow at the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA.

Christine is the Program Director for the Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery at Lowell General Hospital. She received her nursing degree from Malden Hospital School of Nursing, in Malden, MA. Christine is an affiliate member of American Society for Bariatric Surgery, NAASO Obesity Society and The American Society for Bariatric Physicians. Her role incorporates patient care, education, and management of the Team's programs and supportive services. Christine enjoys being with her family, watching movies and relaxing.

Lisa is a Family Nurse Practitioner who joined the Weight Management Center's staff in 2003. She received her Nursing and Master of Science degrees from Rivier College in Nashua, NH. She also worked for several years in a primary care office in the Greater Lowell Area. Lisa plays a key role in the post-operative care of the Bariatric patients, and is certified in Lap-Band adjustment. She is a member of American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Lisa mentors the post-operative support group that meets monthly and routinely participates in educational support groups offered by the center. Lisa loves to shop and owns more pairs of shoes than anybody.

Dr. Goldstein graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. He served his internship at the Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Florida. His residency was at Department of Radiation Oncology Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, and his fellowship was at the Department of Radiation Therapy, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Texas.