Our Team

Felice Haake, D.O., Medical Bariatrician

Dr. Felice Haake is a Medical Bariatrician with Riverside Medical Group, focusing on the treatment of obesity and obesity related diseases. Dr. Haake was born and raised in South Florida.  She graduated from University of Florida in 1999 with a Bachelors in Psychology.  She then completed a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certification Program at New York University in 2002.  Dr. Haake earned her Medical Degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida. She completed a Family Medicine Residency through Riverside Health System, where she devoted a large portion of her time to the study of obesity medicine.  She is a memjber in good standing of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and holds a certificate in Basic Obesity Medicine treatment.  Dr. Haake plans on pursuing her Board Certification in Bariatric Medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine.  She lives in Suffolk with her husband Brett, an Anesthesiologist, and her two children.  She is devoted to health and fitness in all aspects of her life, and has a "practice what you preach" philosophy.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Haake, please call (757) 637-7637 or click here  to fill out the online form.

"Sometimes your life is defined by a single moment.  Let it be today." — Dr. Haake

Dr. Haake is now accepting children, ages 10-18, into the medically supervised weight loss program.  Please call (757) 637-7637 for more information.

David Salzberg, M.D., Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Salzberg earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia where he also completed residency training in general and trauma surgery. He completed a fellowship in liver, kidney and pancreas organ transplant surgery at MCV and in advanced laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery, surgical sonography, and hepatobiliary surgery at The University of California, San Francisco Affiliated Hospitals. He holds a particular practice interest in bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery and liver, kidney and pancreas surgery. Dr. Salzberg is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. His wife, also a physician, and two sons live in Virginia Beach.  To attend an information session on Bariatric Surgery please click here to register. To schedule a one-on-one information appointment with Dr. Salzberg, please call (757) 637-7637.

 "As a surgeon, my priority is patient safety. However, my biggest reward is seeing the joy my patients experience as they succeed in losing weight. I like establishing a relationship with my patients and working as a team to find the best weight loss solution for them". — Dr. Salzberg