--- title: "Revitalizing lives through science-forward weight care | Everself" url: https://everself.com/company/ description: "Everself's mission is to partner with the nation's leading physicians to democratize access to state-of-the-art weight loss procedures and medications, grounded in rigorous research." --- ## Our journey We began our journey at Harvard Medical School in 2012 with a simple conviction: weight loss shouldn't have to be a lifelong struggle. We set out to prove it didn't have to be. After years of advancing Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), we've watched thousands of clients discover what it feels like to achieve healthy weight and lasting confidence. Each person who reclaims their vitality through Everself reminds us why this work matters. Our focus remains the same: advancing the science of weight care and helping our clients achieve the transformation they seek. ## Leading ESG weight care innovation for over a decade - 2012 The first ESG procedure Invented ESG at Harvard. Dr. Christopher Thompson pioneered the first ESG procedure at Harvard Medical School. - 2022 FDA Authorization After a decade of rigorous research and tens of thousands of successful procedures, the FDA officially recognized ESG as an effective weight loss intervention - 2023 Founded Bariendo (now Everself) Dr. Thompson co-founded our company to establish the national quality standard for ESG—ensuring best practices, proper techniques, and holistic, personalized support. - 2024 Official ESG Guidelines Led by Dr. Jirapinyo, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy published guidelines on ESG, following a meta-analysis finding 18.2% weight loss across thousands of patients - 2025 CMS Recognition of ESG The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognized endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) by assigning it a dedicated CPT code. ## Meet the Everself team Our team brings together leading physicians, dedicated researchers, and experienced care specialists who share one common goal: helping you reclaim vitality. We're innovators and advocates, advancing weight care while guiding each client on their journey toward healthy weight. - ### Dr. Christopher C. Thompson Harvard Professor, Inventor of ESG Stomach Tightening, Everself Co-founder [View Dr. Christopher C. Thompson](https://everself.com/team/christopher-c-thompson/) - ### Dr. Pichamol “Sigh” Jirapinyo Harvard Assistant Professor, Chair of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's Advanced Endoscopy Committee, Everself Co-founder [View Dr. Pichamol “Sigh” Jirapinyo](https://everself.com/team/pichamol-jirapinyo/) * [View Dr. Christopher McGowan](https://everself.com/team/christopher-mc-gowan/) ### Dr. Christopher McGowan Global leader in endoscopic weight loss, Triple-board-certified in obesity ### Dr. Christopher McGowan Global leader in endoscopic weight loss, Triple-board-certified in obesity; Leader in Endoscopic Weight Loss | Triple-Board Certified * [View Dr. Ali Abbas](https://everself.com/team/ali-abbas/) ### Dr. Ali Abbas Everself Tampa Director ### Dr. Ali Abbas Everself Tampa Director; Harvard-trained Bariatric Endoscopist * [View Dr. Zaid Rana](https://everself.com/team/zaid-rana/) ### Dr. Zaid Rana Everself Miami Director ### Dr. Zaid Rana Everself Miami Director; Assistant Professor, Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine * [View Dr. Lindsey Merritt](https://everself.com/team/lindsey-merritt/) ### Dr. Lindsey Merritt Everself Jacksonville Director ### Dr. Lindsey Merritt Everself Jacksonville Director; Advanced Endoscopist, Borland Groover * [View Dr. Mustafa S. Huseini](https://everself.com/team/mustafa-s-huseini/) ### Dr. Mustafa Huseini Everself Detroit Director ### Dr. Mustafa S. Huseini Everself Detroit Director; Everself Detroit Director; Board-certified bariatric endoscopist and obesity medicine specialist. * [View Dr. Janese Laster-Butler](https://everself.com/team/janese-laster-butler/) ### Dr. Janese Laster-Butler Everself Washington DC Director ### Dr. Janese Laster-Butler Everself Washington DC Director; Quadruple Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Obesity Medicine, and Nutrition * [View Dr. Julien Fahed](https://everself.com/team/julien-fahed/) ### Dr. Julien Fahed Everself Houston Director ### Dr. Julien Fahed Everself Houston Director; Board-certified bariatric endoscopist pioneering Houston’s leading incision-free weight-loss program * [View Dr. Zachary M. Callahan](https://everself.com/team/zachary-m-callahan/) ### Dr. Zachary Callahan Everself Nashville Director ### Dr. Zachary M. Callahan Everself Nashville Director; Board-certified bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon advancing incision-free and robotic weight-loss care * [View Dr. Brian S. Lim](https://everself.com/team/brian-s-lim/) ### Dr. Brian Lim Everself Orange County, CA Director ### Dr. Brian S. Lim Everself Orange County, CA Director; Board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in bariatric suturing. * [View Dr. Shehriyar Mehershahi](https://everself.com/team/shehriyar-mehershahi/) ### Dr. Shehriyar Mehershahi Everself Dallas Director ### Dr. Shehriyar Mehershahi Everself Dallas Director; Interventional gastroenterologist specializing in minimally invasive endoscopy. * [View Dr. Daniel Szvarca](https://everself.com/team/daniel-szvarca/) ### Dr. Daniel Szvarca Everself Charleston Director ### Dr. Daniel Szvarca Everself Charleston Director; Board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in endoscopic weight-loss therapies. * [View Dr. Avik Sarkar](https://everself.com/team/avik-sarkar/) ### Dr. Avik Sarkar Everself New Jersey Director ### Dr. Avik Sarkar Everself New Jersey Director; Double board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced suturing expertise. * [View Dr. Haroon Shahid](https://everself.com/team/haroon-shahid/) ### Dr. Haroon Shahid Everself New Jersey Director ### Dr. Haroon Shahid Everself New Jersey Director; Board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in endoscopy. * [View Dr. Alexander J. Podboy](https://everself.com/team/alexander-j-podboy/) ### Dr. Alexander Podboy Gastroenterologist & Advanced Endoscopist ### Dr. Alexander J. Podboy Gastroenterologist & Advanced Endoscopist; Board-certified physician trained at Mayo Clinic, Stanford University, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. ## Join us in building the future of weight care [Explore careers](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/everself) What drives us? It's the moment when someone who's struggled with weight for years finally finds lasting success. It's seeing confidence return and health restored. We're not just treating patients—we're changing lives through innovative science and compassion. ## Expanding access across the nation Your ESG journey starts with just one in-person procedure at any of our growing number of locations across the country. We're constantly expanding our reach because we believe more people should have access to weight care that truly works, no matter where you call home. [See our locations](https://everself.com/locations/) ## Featured in the media & top science publications [See all Press](https://everself.com/press/) > Another game-changing intervention that's tipping the scales is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Obesity Is A Disease. It's Time We Treat It Like One [Read on Forbes Magazine](https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherthompson/2024/02/28/obesity-is-a-disease-its-time-we-treated-it-like-one/) > Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is the most effective endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapy that is attracting attention worldwide. Semaglutide vs Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty for Weight Loss [Read on JAMA Network](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2817480) > Bariendo's scar-free ESG procedure offers a safer, faster weight-loss option. Bariendo's revolutionary weight loss procedure comes to Washington, DC [Read on wusa9.com](https://www.wusa9.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-washington/bariendos-revolutionary-weight-loss-procedure-comes-to-washington-dc/65-b4a09fec-cb7f-4d18-84c0-4a0634e87c3a) > A 1-hour procedure that is a gamechanger. Bariendo Patient Interview on Bloom TV [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoeWKPEvDD8) > What's made Bariendo ESG different is that it physically shrinks your stomach, so those intense hunger pangs just aren't there anymore. St. Johns County hospital offers non-surgical weight-loss procedure [Read on jacksonville.com](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/healthcare/2025/05/20/non-surgical-weight-loss-procedure-comes-to-st-johns-county-hospital/83405757007/?utm) > A non-surgical procedure finally helped me lose over 100 pounds. Woman Lost 100 Pounds Due to an Hour-Long Procedure and Eating Better [Read on Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/woman-lost-100-pounds-hour-long-procedure-and-eating-better-2024-12) Business Insider Journal of the American Medical Association Forbes Great Day Washington Florida Times-Union Bloom TV LiveNOW from FOX First Coast News WebMD iGIE South Florida Sun Sentinel Miami Living Magazine The Harvard Gazette Healthline Investor's Business Daily Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal HealthCentral Yahoo! ## Get started with Everself - Book a free consultation: https://app.everself.com/signup - Call (833) 837-7353 or email hello@everself.com - Everself at a glance, with links to every key page: https://everself.com/llms.txt