Theresa Jackson is a bariatric and robotic surgeon for the Kaiser Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. She received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma followed by general surgery training at the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa. She went on to complete a Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento. Her clinical and research interests are focused on bariatric and robotic surgery, as well as work-life balance, job satisfaction, healthcare access, and cost containment. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, travel, and spending time with her partner and family.