Best Bariatric Surgeons in New Jersey

Dr. Charles Thompson III, MD

Dr. Charles E. Thompson III has been working to serve the NYC metro and Long Island communities since finishing training. He is committed to helping those in need and fostering a relationship with his patients that includes, trust, compassion, and confident, courteous care. A patient’s decision to undergo weight loss surgery, or ANY surgery, is not easy. Dr. Thompson’s careful attention to his patient’s needs leads to the success his patients have in losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Charles Thompson III received his Medical Degree from the Howard University College of Medicine. He completed his Surgical Residency training from Howard University. For his Fellowship Training in bariatric surgeries, he went to Cleveland Clinic Foundation – Florida.

Dr. Amit Trivedi, MD

Dr. Trivedi, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with 27 years of surgical experience. He is a specialist in Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is a surgical expert in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Revision/Conversion of Prior Procedure, and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Amit Trivedi did his Medical Degree from SUNY Stony Brook University. He completed his Surgical Residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. For his Fellowship Training in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, he went to Hackensack University Medical Center.

Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD

Dr. Ballem, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 24 years of experience and is a Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery specialist. His area of expertise includes – Abdominal Hernia surgeries, Bariatric Surgeries, Bariatric Medicine, and other related Obesity diseases. Dr. Naveen Ballem did his Medical Degree from the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Surgical Residency from Harlem Hospital Center. Further, he went to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and University of Alabama Medical Center for his Fellowship training in Endocrine & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Karl W. Strom, MD

Dr. Strom, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and General Surgery doctor with more than 23 years of experience. Apart from general surgery, he is skilled in Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Band, Roux-Y Gastric Bypass, Revision Bariatric Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Laparoscopic Surgery. Dr. Karl W. Strom complete his Medical Degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, St. Grenada, West Indies. He completed his Surgical Residency from Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College and was Chief Resident in his final year. He did his Fellowship Training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, from New York Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Westchester Medical Center.

Dr. Alexander Abkin, MD

Dr. Abkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon and a specialist in bariatric surgery & bariatric medicine. He has more than 24 years of surgical experience. He has performed over 9,000 bariatric procedures in the past 20 years. Dr. Alexander Abkin did his Medical Degree from First Leningrad I P Pavlov Medical Inst and went to Morristown Mem Hospital for his Surgical Residency.

Dr. Muhammad Feteiha, MD

Dr. Feteiha, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 19 years of experience. He is a Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery specialist. His area of expertise in Bariatric Surgery for Morbid Obesity. Dr. Muhammad Feteiha completed his schooling at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed his Surgical Residency from the University Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico. He acquired his Fellowship Training from New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University.

Dr. Nicholas Bertha, DO

Dr. Nicholas A. Bertha, DO, was named a Jersey Choice, New Jersey Top Doctor in the November 2017 issue of the New Jersey Monthly magazine. New Jersey Monthly asked 24,116 New Jersey doctors to tell them which of their fellow practitioners they consider New Jersey’s best doctors. Dr. Bertha made the list in 2017 as one of the state’s Top Doctors, chosen by their peers. Dr. Nicholas Bertha complete his schooling from from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Surgical Residency from the Morristown Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Michael Nusbaum, MD

Dr. Nusbaum, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in Bariatric Surgery and Bariatric Medicine and has more than 27 years of surgical experience. He has performed over 6,000 Bariatric Procedures in his surgical career. Dr. Michael Nusbaum did his Medical Degree from the UMDNJ– New Jersey Medical School. He completed his Surgical Residency from the Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering

Dr. Frank J. Borao, MD

Dr. Borao is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 26 years of experience. He has a keen interest in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery. He is a specialist in minimally invasive general, foregut, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Frank J. Borao graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree from Montclair State University. He did his Medical Degree from Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School he completed his Surgical Residency training from the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. For his Fellowship Training in Advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal/bariatric surgery, he went to Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery – New York Medical College.

Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD

"Dr. Adeyeri, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and specialist in Bariatric Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery. He has more than 24 years of surgical experience. He is highly skilled in Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures. His area of expertise includes – minimally invasive bariatric weight loss and advanced gastrointestinal surgery." "Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri graduated from the University Of Ibadan College Of Med Ibadan Oyo Nigeria. He completed his Surgical Residency training from Columbia University at Harlem.For his Fellowship Training in laparoscopy, bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery, he went to the University Of Rochester."

Dr. Dena Arumugam, MD

Dr. Arumugam is a board-certified general surgeon, specialized in minimally invasive surgery, general surgery and bariatric surgery and has more than 10 years of experience. Her surgical skills are in – hernias, gallbladder disease, skin problems, soft tissue disease, along with intestinal and colon abnormalities. She is also skilled in laparoscopic surgery techniques as well as da Vinci® robotic surgery. Dr. Dena Arumugam did her Medical Degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her Surgical Residency training from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She got her Fellowship Training in advanced gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, from New York University Winthrop Hospital.

Dr. Michael Bilof, MD

Dr. Bilof, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric surgery. He has more than 21 years of surgical experience. He is a specialist in Adjustable Gastric Banding, Advanced Laparoscopic Skill and Suturing, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, and Robotic Surgical techniques. Dr. Micheal Bilof obtained his Medical Degree from the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He completed his Surgical Residency training in St Barnabas Medical Center. For his Fellowship Training, he went to North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System.

Dr. Anil K. Pahuja, MD

Dr. Pahuja, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 14 years of surgical experience. His area of expertise includes – thoracic and cardiac surgery, colon and rectal surgery, obstetrics and weight-loss surgeries. Dr. Anil K. Pahuja did his graduation from New York Medical College. He completed his Surgical Residency from Morristown Medical Center, NYC. For his Fellowship Training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, he went to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.

Dr. Val Prokurat, MD

Dr. Prokurat has developed a comprehensive plan of care with individualized approach for every patient. Dr. Prokurat is a compassionate surgeon with life experiences that give him a unique insight into the challenges that a bariatric patient faces. He looks forward to helping his patients receive the benefits of bariatric surgery and ultimately achieve a higher quality of life. Dr. Val Prokurat graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Surgical Residency from the NYU School of Medicine – Brooklyn Campus. He did his Fellowship Training from Hackensack University Medical Center.

Dr. Ragui Sadek, MD

Dr. Sadek, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 15 years of experience. He is skilled in laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric surgery techniques. His area of expertise includes – Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass, and Laparoscopic Surgeries." Dr. Ragui Sadek attained his Medical Degree from the University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Surgical Residency from Staten Island University Hospital. For his Fellowship Training in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, he went to UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.