Zola Lander, BSN, RN, CAPA, CBN

Zola Lander is the Bariatric Program Coordinator for Park Plaza Hospital and Medical Center (a Tenet Healthcare facility), where she manages all aspects of weight loss surgery procedures, including education and care for potential and current patients. She also serves as an obesity resource for hospital staff. She joined Park Plaza Hospital in November of 2009.

With 26 years of experience in multiple areas of nursing, such as Emergency Department, Recovery Room, Preoperative Holding Area, and Weight Management, Ms. Lander is well-qualified and dedicated to serving the medical community in Houston, Texas. Zola attributes her success in working with Weight Management clients to her own personal journey that began five years ago when she underwent Weight Loss Surgery, losing a total of 210 pounds.

Zola holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University, and is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration degree. Zola has served on professional and civic committees and task forces throughout her career, including: The National Association of Bariatric Nurses, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, National Association of Weight Loss Surgery, and Boy Scouts of America. She is also a member of the Obesity Action Coalition and was recently the co-chairman for the Houston Site of the Walk from Obesity. Zola is a Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse, as well as a Certified Bariatric Nurse and a Certified Support Group Facilitator. One of the highlights of her career was working on the production of the first season of TLC’s hit television show, Big Medicine.

Zola is married with 2 children (son is Eagle Scout) and 3 cats. She enjoys traveling, and her fondest memories include attending High School in Stavanger, Norway, where she traveled extensively throughout Europe. She also enjoys walking, swimming, reading, and visiting with friends and family.

Park Plaza Hospital and Medical Center
1313 Herman Dr.
Houston, TX 77004
Call 1-888-248-8086

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