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Our Bariatric Surgery Team

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
Maureen F. O'Brien, R.P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
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.
Joseph Vasile, MD
		Chief of Psychiatry Medical School: SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine Internship/Residency: University Health Center of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital Board Certifications: Psychiatry and Neurology, Subspecialty Geriatric Psychiatry
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
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
Clinical Dietitian
Sue Rodems, RN
Nurse
Marycarol Snyder
Program Manager
Angie Knapp
Office Manager

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
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Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 922-2900
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