Our Team
Meet the elite team for weight loss in Indianapolis.
Dr. Scott Friedman
Dr. Friedman is board-certified in Obesity Medicine & Emergency Medicine. He graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s in Biology, earning his Doctor of Medicine degree at the IU School of Medicine. He then completed a transitional medicine residency at IU Methodist Hospital and an Emergency Medicine residency at Michigan State University Sparrow Hospital. He has extensive experience in acute care medicine and practiced in the Emergency Department at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Trauma Center and affiliated hospitals for the past 17 years. Since joining Premier Weight Loss, Dr Friedman has dedicated himself to becoming an expert in the weight loss field.
Dr. Friedman lives in Noblesville with his wife, Mari, and three children, Max, Nora, and Grayson. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor experiences like fishing, kayaking, and spending time on the water with his family. He is also an avid reader and a professional fan of his kids’ sports teams.
Victoria Langhammer
Victoria Langhammer is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in obesity medicine. After her nursing degree at Purdue, she worked in the Neonatal ICU at Community North Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Tory then joined the non-surgical weight management team at TriHealth Hospital for over a year before returning to Indianapolis.
Recently, she obtained her Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association. Tory, her husband, and their redhead golden retriever Archie reside in Westfield. She enjoys quality time with loved ones and immersing herself in the outdoors during her free time.
Samantha Pugh
Samantha Pugh is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. She holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Ball State and a bachelor’s in nursing from Indiana University. In 2015, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana State. With a decade of experience in Surgery and ER as an RN, Sam is passionate about guiding patients to healthier lives. She’s excited to share her knowledge at Premier Weight Loss.
Sam and her husband, Michael, now live in Carmel, enjoying family time, exercise, sunshine, and golf.
Ashley Kauffman
Ashley Kauffman, a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Lees McCrae College and worked as a Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery at Ashe Memorial Hospital for four years. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from East Tennessee State University in 2019. Ashley now practices Family Medicine in Indianapolis.
Raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she deeply loves the outdoors and fitness, incorporating these passions into her patient care. Ashley and her husband enjoy football, hiking, family time, and travel, residing in Avon.
Briana Baird
Briana Baird officially joined the Premier Weight Loss family in January 2024. She has a background in exercise science and nutrition and over seven years of experience in the fitness industry. Before Premier, Briana held dual positions at St Vincent Hospital, where she worked as a nutrition counselor and receptionist. She has experience providing nutritional counseling, creating strength training plans, and cultivating a welcoming culture.
Based in Indianapolis, Briana’s passion for fitness and nutrition extends into her personal life, where she competes on a national level in Olympic weight lifting. Briana enjoys spending time at the gym, playing pickleball, and binge-watching television shows.
Felicia Fritch
Felicia joined the Premier Weight Loss family in July of 2024. She studied at Marian University, going on to work for St Vincent/Ascension at their outpatient mental health clinics. Outside of her background in the mental health field, Felicia also spent time working in the health and beauty industry where she served as the manager of a medical spa for a multitude of years.
Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her three sons, Austin, Aron and Brayden. During her free time, she runs a small cleaning business and is a devoted fan of the Pacers and Colts.
Lauren Banks
Lauren is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marian University. With a professional background in labor and delivery and a deep interest in holistic medicine, she is dedicated to helping individuals thrive in every aspect of their health and well-being. Lauren’s holistic approach emphasizes nurturing both the body and mind for optimal wellness.
Originally from Ohio, Lauren relocated to Indiana in 2020 and recently celebrated her marriage to her husband, Jacob, in August 2023. In her free time, she loves cooking, golfing, spending time with loved ones, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Thomas Hilbert
Thomas Hilbert, co-founder and CEO of Premier Weight Loss, holds a Finance and Entrepreneurship degree from Indiana University. He was a Healthcare Specific Portfolio Analyst at Wells Fargo Asset Management for 7 years, managing $10B in assets. Thomas is dedicated to healthcare innovation and patient experience.
Based in Indianapolis, he’s a passionate Pacers, Colts, and IU basketball fan, enjoying walks, golf, and time with friends in his free time.
