Our Bariatric Team
Xin Zhong, MD
Xin Zhong, M.D. recently joined Atlantic General Surgical Associates and
the staff of Atlantic General Bariatric Center from North Shore University
Hospital in Manhasset, NY, where she completed a minimally invasive surgery
fellowship in robotic and bariatric procedures. She is a fellow of the
American College of Surgeons and specializes in advanced laparoscopic
procedures, hiatal hernias, complex abdominal wall hernias, and bariatrics.
Alae Zarif, MD, F.A.C.S.

procedures and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Angela Simmons, CRNP, Bariatric Coordinator
Angela Simmons, CBN, CRNP has worked in nursing since 2000. She is credentialed
as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
& has been certified since 2009. She obtained her bariatric certification
in 2015, and has worked with surgical and non-surgical patients since
2010. She serves as the bariatric program coordinator for Atlantic General
Bariatric Center.
Amy Gehrig, RD, LDN
Amy Gehrig, RD, LDN is a licensed and registered dietitian operating a
professional practice since 2000. She provides training, expertise and
education in the food and nutrition fields. Amy received her BS degree
in nutrition and completed a comprehensive dietetic internship at the
University of Maryland Medical System. She worked as a clinical dietician
at John Hopkins Hospital and started a private practice, Healthy Habits
in Nutrition, shortly after.
Amy provides individual and group counseling to help clients achieve healthy
eating habits for optimal health. Amy is a member of the American Dietetic
Association and the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group. As a professional
dietitian, Amy hopes that she can coach individuals to make healthy food
choices, learn how to become ‘mindful eaters’ and achieve
successful weight loss.
Amanda Buckley, RD, LDN
Amanda Buckley, RD, LDN is a licensed and registered dietician providing
clinical counseling, training, and education in food and nutrition. Amanda
completed nutrition coursework and research at James Madison University,
University of London, Birbeck, and University of Ghana, Legon, completing
a BS in Nutrition at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, culminating
in a comprehensive dietetic internship through Iowa State University.
She currently works as Clinical Nutrition Services Coordinator for inpatient
and outpatient services at Atlantic General, as well as lending expertise
to Bariatric Services. Amanda is a native of the Eastern Shore.
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