Stamford Health Medical Group Gastroenterology

Dr. Michael Bautista is a board-certified ophthalmologist serving patients in Westport, Norwalk, and Wilton. He provides comprehensive eye exams and specializes in diagnosing and treating diabetic retinopathy, AMD, glaucoma, dry eye, floaters, and ocular allergies. Dedicated to personalized, high-quality care, Dr. Bautista helps patients protect and improve their vision at every stage of life.

Ashley Prasad is a board-certified physician assistant in the Stamford Health Medical Group gastroenterology department. Ashley has clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Prior to her current position, she has worked in neurocritical care, neurosurgery, and epilepsy. Ashley received her Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University. She is passionate about patient-centered care, education, and wellness. Ashley is certified in advanced cardiac life support.

Dr. Jamil Alexis is a gastroenterologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of disorders affecting the stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. He has a particular interest in conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), hepatitis, and pancreatitis. Dr. Alexis is also passionate about colon cancer prevention and providing care for general digestive issues like abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel habits. Dr. Alexis chose to pursue a career in gastroenterology because of the opportunity to help people manage a wide variety of health concerns, offering both medical and procedural interventions to improve patient outcomes. His goal is to ensure patients feel comfortable and confident in their treatment plan, while fully understanding their condition.