Dr. Ashley Bernotas Leads New Comprehensive Weight Management Program at BGMC/GVI

Ashley Bernotas, MD, is a dual board-certified physician specializing in family medicine and obesity medicine. She serves as the Director of Obesity Medicine at the Kaleida Health Comprehensive Weight Management Center within Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute (BGMC/GVI). Dr. Bernotas brings her expertise in medically managed obesity care to the bariatric team, bringing a new comprehensive weight management program to the WNY community.

Dr. Bernotas guides and supports patients on their weight management journeys, dispelling misconceptions and stigma surrounding obesity and emphasizing its status as a manageable chronic condition. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their unique goals in a compassionate and understanding environment.

At BGMC/GVI, Dr. Bernotas provides an individualized approach to weight management, incorporating nutrition support and mental health care as it relates to obesity. Patients eligible for referral include those with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or obstructive sleep apnea.