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Dr. Ragui Sadek to Lead Jersey City Medical Center’s Expanded Weight Loss, Bariatric Program
Jersey City Medical Center, a proud member of RWJBarnabas Health, has recently announced an exciting development in its healthcare services.
Dr. Ragui Sadek, renowned for his expertise in bariatric surgery within the RWJBarnabas Health network, will now extend his leadership to the medical center’s weight loss and bariatric program in Hudson County.
With a distinguished career focused on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Sadek brings over a decade of experience in helping patients achieve their wellness and health goals.
“Our mission to broaden the reach of our high-quality weight loss and bariatric care has led us to Jersey City Medical Center. I am thrilled to guide our team in supporting Hudson County residents on their journey to better health,” Dr. Sadek stated, emphasizing the program’s commitment to innovative and minimally invasive procedures.
Before this new role, Dr. Sadek spearheaded the bariatric and metabolic surgery program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, propelling the program to national acclaim.
His leadership earned several recognitions, including the 2023 Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), and The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®.
In his capacity as the Chief of Bariatric Surgery at RWJBarnabas Health, Dr. Sadek has impacted the lives of countless patients across various facilities, including Community Medical Center, Clara Maass Medical Center, and now, Jersey City Medical Center.
Dr. Sadek’s educational background includes a medical degree from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, followed by extensive training in Staten Island University Hospital, New York, and a fellowship at what is now Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences in New Jersey.
His appointment marks a significant milestone in the effort to provide accessible, top-tier bariatric care to the residents of Hudson County and beyond.
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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