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Dr. Ragui Sadek Wins 2018 New Jersey Top Doctor in Bariatric Surgery
New Jersey Monthly Magazine is proud to honor Ragui Sadek, MD, FACS of Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics as one of the 2018 Top Doctors in New Jersey. Dr. Sadek is a board-certified laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon who utilizes state-of-the-art technology to safely perform gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery, and other surgical or non-surgical weight loss procedures that help patients live longer, healthier lives.
This is the third year that Dr. Sadek has made the Jersey Choice Top Doctors list. A total of 24,708 New Jersey-based doctors were invited to personally recommend physicians for the list, which is comprised of over 1,000 Top Doctors. As a bariatric surgeon in New Jersey, Dr. Sadek represents one of 72 medical specialities on the Top Doctors list.
Gold Seal of Approval for Safety and Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
In addition to serving in a directorial position at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ, PA, Dr. Sadek also launched the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
This past October, RWJUH earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Bariatric Surgery. This distinguished certification symbolizes RWJUH’s dedication to quality care and compliance with national standards for health and safety. The award is a rare yet significant achievement — in 2018, the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® was only granted to six medical practices in the United States.
The Joint Commission is an independent nonprofit that accredits and certifies over 21,000 health care organizations and programs across the country. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of medical excellence.
Why Choose Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics for Weight Loss Surgery in New Jersey?
Safest Practice in the Northeast
Dr. Sadek and his team of surgeons perform over 1,000 advanced weight loss procedures each year. In addition to providing high quality, patient-centered care, Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ, PA maintains the lowest post-surgery complication rate in the northeast, and one of the lowest in the nation.
Leader of New Techniques and Procedures
In addition to launching the bariatric surgery program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Dr. Sadek also serves as Assistant Clinical Professor for the hospital’s medical school, where he teaches new surgeons the latest techniques in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. A proponent of continuing education for his entire staff, Dr. Sadek lectures nationally and internationally on bariatric surgery.
Pioneer of Post-Surgery Patient Recovery Programs
The compassionate team at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics is dedicated to providing patient education before and after treatment. Counseling and support groups are available to help patients maintain long-term weight loss and promote lifelong healthy habits.
To learn about Dr. Sadek or to find a Top Doctor in New Jersey, visit New Jersey Monthly to browse physicians in your area. Ready to start your weight loss journey? Schedule a free evaluation to speak with a bariatric surgery specialist today!
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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