Top Bariatric Surgeons NJ | Best Weight Loss Doctors in New Jersey
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Top NJ Bariatric Surgeons | Best Weight Loss Doctors in New Jersey

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The best team of bariatric medicine doctors work at Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics of NJ, PA. Between multiple locations, eight bariatric surgeons are available to deliver expert care in a compassionate, respectful way. The team, led by weight loss surgeon Dr. Ragui Sadek, has decades of training and experience to treat you for weight loss, esophageal disease or hernia complications. Call our weight loss expert surgeons today to schedule an initial consultation.

Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics of NJ (ASBNJ) has multiple bariatric centers in New Jersey, serving northern NJ and eastern PA. Accordingly, the practice employs eight expert bariatric surgery doctors, with decades of training and experience between them. The team includes:

  • Ragui Sadek, the founder of the practice and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), the flagship of the Rutgers RWJ Medical School, and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy at Rutgers School of Pharmacy
  • Michael Donaire, a laparoscopic surgical specialist who joined the practice in 2014
  • Lora Melman, a recognized bariatric surgery expert whose motto is: “Better, faster results through technology and technique”
  • Keith King, is board certified, fellowship trained, and da Vinci certified bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon
  • Chris Buchholz, is a board certified, fellowship trained robotic and laparoscopic bariatric and general surgeon.
  • Claire Terez, is a board certified, fellowship trained laparoscopic and robotic bariatric and general surgeon.
  • Karan Grover, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained robotic and laparoscopic general surgeon with a specialization in minimally invasive bariatric and foregut surgery.
  • David You, is a board-certified fellowship-trained, and da Vinci certified minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon.

These board-certified minimally invasive and robotic surgeons have trained at top hospitals in London, Egypt and across the US. If you’re looking for premier bariatric surgeons near me, you can find one in Somerset, Jersey City, Belleville, Marlboro, Edison, Hamilton, Toms River or East Brunswick, NJ.

Internationally Recognized Bariatric Doctors

Dr. Sadek established one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. His medical team is dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals, offering a wide range of bariatric and general surgery options, including:

Whether you’re ready for a surgical answer to obesity or acid reflux, turn to the compassionate weight loss surgeons at ASBNJ.

The bariatric surgeons at ASBNJ are recognized near and far due to the numerous articles they’ve authored in the field of bariatrics. Dr. Sadek is a widely sought-after source due to his publications, presentations and awards, and Dr. Melman wrote the chapter about hernias in The Washington Manual of Surgery. Drs. Donaire, King are leading bariatric surgeons who use cutting-edge techniques.

All these experienced surgeons are highly trained and well-versed in the latest technology, including robotic surgery. When you come in for a consultation, they first listen carefully to your problem and try to get into your situation. And only then, based on their years of experience, do they offer advice to help you achieve the results you want.

NJ Bariatric Surgeons’ Publications and Presentations

In addition to contributing to the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Dr. Sadek and company have published extensively, exhibiting their vast knowledge and understanding of the field of bariatric medicine. Highlights include:

  • Widely published in peer-reviewed literature on hernia mesh and biomaterials
  • International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
  • Journal of the American College of Surgeons
  • Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
  • Journal of Surgical Research
  • Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases

Presentations by the team include those delivered from 2006 through 2020 at prestigious meetings and conferences such as the:

  • World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery
  • Surgical Infection Society (SIS)
  • Society of Castro-Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
  • Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery
  • International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG)
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
  • American College of Surgeons
5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I highly recommend

I had my procedure in August, 2023. From the time of my initial consult to my surgery, the doctors and staff were very professional and caring. Yes, i have seen a few different doctors since my procedure, but they work as a team. I highly recommend.

janice k.

Dr. Sadek’s Notable Awards, Memberships, Certifications and Accomplishments

Dr. Sadek

Dr. Ragui Sadek has earned distinctions from top professional organizations. Our bariatric doctors and surgeons including Dr. Sadek, have also been recognized across the world with awards and accolades, such as:

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
  • The Leading Physicians of the World by the International Association of HealthCare Professionals
  • America’s Top Surgeons Award in Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery
  • America’s Top Surgeon and Patients’ Choice Award in NJ
  • New Jersey Top Doctor
  • Compassionate Doctor Award
  • American College of Surgeons (FACS) Fellow
  • Director of the Bariatric Center of Excellence at RWJU Hospital
  • Surgeon with Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System Certification
  • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA) Membership
  • American Board of Surgery Certification
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Certification
  • American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Membership
  • American Hernia Society Membership
5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dr. Sadek is the best bariatric doctor! He took his time to explain everything. The staff is very helpful as well.

And no list of Dr. Sadek’s achievement would be complete without his notable accomplishments as a doctor, teacher, researcher and leader as one of the top bariatric medicine doctors, including:

  • Clinical Trials Research Doctor
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the RWJU Medical School
  • First surgeon in the United States to perform a Robotic Heller Myotomy Procedure
  • First surgeon in NJ to perform the Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) for acid reflux treatment
  • First surgeon in NJ to perform a Revisional Gastric Bypass Procedure
  • Established the first Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia program at the University of Pennsylvania
  • Established the first Robotic Bariatric program at the RWJU and Central State Hospitals

Dr. Melman’s Notable Experience and Achievements

Dr. Melman

Lora Melman, MD has credentials that stand on their own. Some she shares with Dr. Sadek; others she alone has accomplished. Highlights from her experience includes:

  • Board-Certified by the American Board of Surgery
  • Director of the Hernia Center of New Jersey
  • Minimally Invasive Bariatric & Robotic Surgeon
  • Surgeon with Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System Certification
  • American College of Surgeons (FACS) Fellow
  • American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Fellow
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist
  • Fellow in Advanced MIS, Bariatrics and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Research Fellow
  • LINX, SAGES, Orbera, Overstitch and Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE) Certifications

Dr. Melman is the author of numerous articles and has the knowledge and experience to help anyone in need of bariatric surgery doctors. Search for bariatric surgeons near me to find her at one of the five ASBNJ New Jersey offices.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Knowledgeable and Smart

Practice is great and Dr. Melman is very knowledgeable and smart. If you want a top doctor for a hernia, she’s the one.

Naynish J.

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Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics in Somerset County, NJ, offers a comprehensive medical and surgical program for both adults and teens devoted to resolving their obesity problem for good. The ABS board-certified surgeons with decades of training and experience between them are committed to providing minimally invasive surgical procedures as a part of a safe and comprehensive bariatric surgery program for the residents of New Jersey and beyond. Visit one of our offices and discover firsthand why so many of our patients recognize us as the best bariatrician specializing in bariatric surgery, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery, as well as surgical endoscopy. We are happy to provide our patients with the utmost care and attention, helping them achieve significant weight loss, resolution of comorbid conditions, and better quality of life.

Dr. Sadek

Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School & the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek offers a cutting-edge range of laparoscopic, robotic, & bariatric surgical procedures with a complication rate substantially below the national average.

Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community and is renowned as a top physician in his field by International Association of Healthcare Professionals. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek

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  • Somerset 81 Veronica Avenue, Suite 205
    Somerset, NJ 08873

    (732) 853-1109
  • Marlboro 479 County Road, 520 Suite 203A
    Marlboro NJ 07746

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  • East Brunswick 579 Cranbury Road Suite D East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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  • Edison 2 Lincoln Highway , Suite 100B Edison NJ 08820
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  • Hamilton 1670 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd, Suite 3 Trenton, NJ 08619
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  • Toms River 530 Lakehurst Road, Suite 207 Toms River, NJ 08755
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  • Jersey City 377 Jersey Avenue, Suite 130 Jersey City, NJ 07302
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  • Belleville 1 Clara Maass Drive, Continuing Care Building, 2nd Floor, Belleville, NJ 07109
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