Rochester General Hospital
Bariatric Surgery Team
Physicians
Anthony DiBenedetto, MD, FACS
Medical Director, Bariatric Services
Medical School: State University, Buffalo, NY
Internship/Residency: State University, Buffalo, NY
Board Certifications: Bariatric Surgery
Alok Gandhi, DO
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; Old Westbury, NY
Internship/Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital; Bronx, NY
Fellowship: University Medical Center at Princeton; Princeton, NJ
Board Certification: General Surgery
Mary K. Marrocco, MD
Medical Director, Psychiatric Emergency and Consultative Services
Medical School: Wayne State University, Detroit, Mi
Internship/Residency: Loyola University of Chicago
Fellowship: Psychiatry and Law at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Board Certifications: General Psychiatry
Mid-Level Providers
Niki Legler, NP
Jaclyn Baloga, PA
Nurses
Sue Rodems, RN
Teresa DiBenedetto, CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Teresa DiBenedetto is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who in the past 4 years has developed a strong interest in the bariatric field and has pursued a specialty in bariatric surgery. She provides resources to staff, management, physicians, and other health team members regarding care of the bariatric patient. She also counsels patients and coordinates the monthly support groups. Teresa is a Registered Nurse (RN) who hold a Masters' of Science degree in Nursing, with a Clinical Nurse Specialist in critical care from the University at Buffalo State, University of New York. She is a graduate of Niagara University where she received a Bachelors' of Science degree in Nursing.
Dieticians
Deb Kelly, RD
Clinical Dietitian
Deborah is a graduate of the RIT Nutrition Management Program. Deborah has held the positions of Clinical Dietitian and Lead Dietitian at the Hill Haven affiliate. Deborah is an active member of the American Dietetic Association and is a member of the Clinical Nutrition Managers Practice Group. Deborah currently is on the Board of Directors of the Genesee Dietetic Association as the Professional Referral Chair.
Kristen Launer, RD
Support Staff
Angie Knapp
If you are interested in bariatric (weight loss) surgery and its role in changing your life, call (585) 922-LINK (5465) to register for one of our free informational seminars.
Rochester General Hospital
Medical Office Building (MOB), Suite 225
1415 Portland Ave.
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 922-2900
(716) 706-8200
Fax: (585) 922-2117
