GEM Health Solutions — Pre-Surgery Nutrition Research Study
GEM Health Solutions

Pre-Surgical Nutrition Support

Are you preparing for an upcoming surgery — or recovering from one — and want individualized nutrition support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?

GEM Health Solutions offers personalized preoperative nutrition counseling through telehealth to help you prepare for elective surgery. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will work with you to assess your nutritional status and develop a plan to support your body before surgery.

We also have a free 15-minute discovery call available if you would like to learn more before committing. Contact us through the form below.

Join the Research Study

Join the Pre-Surgery Nutrition Research Study

GEM Health Solutions is conducting a research study to evaluate a nutrition readiness assessment tool for patients preparing for elective surgery. Joining the study is completely free and voluntary.

What the research study involves:
  • A personalized nutrition readiness score (PSRS) calculated from your lab results, body measurements, and dietary intake
  • Individualized nutrition recommendations based on your score
  • Regular telehealth visits with a Registered Dietitian over 7 to 8 weeks before surgery
  • Your de-identified data used for research analysis

Basic eligibility: 18 or older, scheduled for elective surgery at least 4 weeks away, located in Massachusetts.

Participation is voluntary. You will receive the same quality of nutrition counseling whether or not you join the research study. There is no cost to participate in the research portion. This study has been reviewed and approved by Pearl IRB.

See Your Eligibility

Clicking this button will take you to the secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth EHR platform patient portal where you will complete an eligibility screening form, review and sign an informed consent document, and begin your baseline intake forms. No personal health information is collected on this website.

Privacy Note:

No personal health information is collected on this website. All buttons above direct you to the secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth EHR platform patient portal where all health information is collected, stored, and protected according to federal HIPAA privacy standards. Your information is never sold or shared with third parties without your written authorization.

Not sure which option is right for you? Contact us using the form below to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call.


GEM Health Solutions — Telehealth Nutrition Practice

Janice E. Maras, EdD, RDN, LDN

PSRS Pilot Study approved by Pearl IRB  |  IRB ID: 2026‑0331

This website collects no personal health information.

All PHI is handled securely within the HIPAA‑compliant patient portal.

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