Meet Our Doctors & Staff

Robert A. Garwood, MD

Dr. Garwood joined the RMH medical staff in 2007. He earned his medical degree from the Penn State University College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Virginia. Dr. Garwood also completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery from the University of Virginia. He is board certified in general surgery.

Dr. Garwood discusses bariatric surgery at RMH and explains the Lap-Band® procedure. Watch>

Gene D. Branum, MD

Since 2001 Dr. Branum has been a part of the RMH Medical Staff. He received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine. Both his internship and residency were completed at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Branum is a board certified general surgeon.

Is bariatric surgery right for you? Dr. Branum offers advice to help you decide. Watch>

Bonnie Paine, PA-C
Physician Assistant–Certified

Bonnie has returned to the Harrisonburg area after working in Charleston, West Virginia for a comprehensive weight loss clinic, Medabolix, Inc. She attended Radford University, earning a bachelor of science degree in biology before completign the physician assistant (PA) program at James Madison University.

Amy Herman
Practice Manager, RMH Surgical Clinic

Amy holds a bachelor of science degree in nutrition from Bridgewater College. She has worked with RMH surgical patients for 20 years and has been involved in many aspects of total surgical patient care. She has worked closely with Harrisonburg Surgical Associates physicians to provide optimal customer service while attending to the needs of both patients and their families.

Mary Simmons, R.D.

Mary is a native Virginian and has lived in different parts of the state her whole life. She has been a registered dietitian for eight years including six years in bariatric surgery nutrition. Mary completed her undergraduate degree at James Madison University and her dietetic internship at the Univeristy of Virginia. She enjoys building relationships with people to help them be successful with weight loss goals. Mary also has a special interest in preventing and treating micronutrient deficiencies following weight loss surgery.