The 20 Best Obesity Doctors Near Me in New Jersey, US

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The 20 Best Obesity Doctors in New Jersey, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1567 doctor with experience in Obesity near New Jersey, US. Of these, 1302 are Experienced, 219 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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    Michael Bilof
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Garden State Bariatrics & Wellness Center

    200 Trenton Road, 
    Browns Mills, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Bilof is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Browns Mills, New Jersey. Dr. Bilof is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bilof is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    Immc Health

    993 Pleasant Valley Way, 
    West Orange, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elion Krok is an Internal Medicine provider in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Krok is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Obesity, Protein Deficiency, Juvenile Paget's Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Stafford Surgical Specialists, LLC

    1100 Route 72 West, Suite 303, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jonathan Reich is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Reich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Thrombophlebitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

    2500 English Creek Ave Ste 800, 
    Egg Harbor Township, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samir Patel is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine

    Monmouth Surgical Specialists

    727 North Beers Street, Bayshore Medical Center, 
    Holmdel, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Strom is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Holmdel, New Jersey. Dr. Strom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Obesity
    General Surgery

    HMH - Surgery - Paramus

    81 Route 4 West, Suite 401, 
    Paramus, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hans Schmidt is a General Surgeon in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Schmidt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity
    Internal Medicine

    CompleteCare Health Network

    30 N Pearl St, 
    Bridgeton, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elham Ismail is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Dr. Ismail is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Basil Yurcisin
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Garden State Bariatrics

    225 Millburn Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Millburn, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basil Yurcisin is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Yurcisin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yurcisin is currently accepting new patients.

    Channing Y. Chin
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    New York Bariatric Group

    1700 Route 23, Suite 160, 
    Wayne, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Channing Chin is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Chin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chin is currently accepting new patients.

    Vadim Gritsus
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Advanced Surgical Solutions LLC

    Paramus, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vadim Gritsus is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Gritsus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gritsus is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    Premier Health Associates

    715 Route 10 East, 
    Randolph, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nawras Makhsida is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Randolph, New Jersey. Dr. Makhsida is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Makhsida is currently accepting new patients.

    Ajay Goyal
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    New Jersey Bariatric Center

    193 Morris Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Springfield, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Goyal, MD, is director of bariatric surgery and associate director of minimally invasive surgery at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey and is also founder and director of New Jersey Bariatric Center. Dr. Goyal is a leader in the field of laparoscopic bariatric and general surgery, with thousands of successful laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band and revision surgeries and laparoscopic general surgery procedures completed.Dr. Goyal was among the first bariatric surgeons in the country to employ a multidisciplinary team approach to weight loss, including nutritional, psychological and exercise counseling. His dedication to aggressive preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up has enabled Dr. Goyal to maintain a lower-than-average complication and zero mortality rate throughout his career.Dr. Goyal is a sought-after speaker for his expertise in the field of bariatric surgery and has been interviewed by national and local news organizations, including CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Hoboken magazine. In 2009, Overlook Medical Center honored him with the Physician Excellence Award. New Jersey Monthly magazine named Dr. Goyal one of the top doctors for bariatric surgery in 2010 and 2015. Under his leadership, New Jersey Bariatric Center was designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in 2006. He was also influential in Overlook Medical Center's gaining accreditation by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) and subsequent re-designation.Dr. Goyal is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed a five-year surgical residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Afterward, Dr. Goyal completed an American Society of Bariatric Surgery-approved fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery at the Institute for the Minimally Invasive Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. During his fellowship, he was involved in initial studies that examined the use of robotics in bariatric and general surgery.Dr. Goyal is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, the Medical Society of New Jersey and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. He has presented the results of his research in the field of bariatric and general surgery at several national conferences. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Tina Thomas
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    New Jersey Bariatric Center

    79 Hudson Street, Suite 301, 
    Hoboken, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tina Thomas is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Hoboken, New Jersey. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Imperforate Anus, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Marc A. Neff
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Cherry Hill MOB General Surgery & Specialty Care

    2211 Chapel Avenue West, Suite 301, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Neff is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Neff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Neff is currently accepting new patients.

    Val Prokurat
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    NJ Advanced Surgical Solutions

    222 Schanck Road, Suite 200, 
    Freehold, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Val Prokurat is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Prokurat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Prokurat is currently accepting new patients.

    Earl L. Noyan
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Earl L Noyan MD

    312 Applegarth Road, Suite 102, 
    Monroe Township, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Earl Noyan is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Dr. Noyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Noyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Kishwar Shareef
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine

    Kishwar Shareef, MD. PC.

    447 Route 10 East, Suite 15, 
    Randolph, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kishwar Shareef is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Randolph, New Jersey. Dr. Shareef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Protein Deficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shareef is currently accepting new patients.

    Danhua Xiao
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity
    Endocrinology | Bariatric Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Endocrinology At Summit

    11 Upper Overlook Road, Mac Ii, Suite 195, 
    Summit, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Danhua Xiao is an attending physician and a metabolic specialist at Atlantic Health Metabolic Center at Overlook Medical Center. She is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and she is passionate about helping people become healthier.. Dr. Xiao leads a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team: an internist, dietician, psychologist, nurse, and medical assistant in a comprehensive weight loss program, offering all the serves needed for successful weight loss. Dr. Xiao provides primary weight loss, preoperative weight loss, and surveillance of postoperative patients using evidence-based medicine, motivational interviewing skills, nutritional counseling, educational seminars, individualized meal plan, psychological support, and weight loss medications. This combination of services helps patients build a healthy lifestyle and reach successful and sustainable weight loss. Dr.Xiao also helps patients manage their obesity-related comorbidities including DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, etc. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Valeriu E. Andrei
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Obesity
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Bariatric Associates PA

    101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 211, 
    West Orange, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valeriu Andrei is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Andrei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Dr. Andrei is currently accepting new patients.

    Dhanasekaran Ramasamy
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Obesity
    Gastroenterology

    Center For Digestive Diseases, PA

    695 Chestnut Street, 
    Union, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhanasekaran Ramasamy is a Gastroenterologist in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Ramasamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ramasamy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Obesity?

    Obesity means weighing more than what is healthy for a given height. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease. It can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

    When should I see an Obesity doctor in New Jersey, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Obesity doctor in New Jersey, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Obesity doctors in New Jersey, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Obesity doctors in New Jersey, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Obesity doctor in New Jersey, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Obesity doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Obesity doctor in New Jersey, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Obesity doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Obesity doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Obesity doctors in New Jersey, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Obesity doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Obesity doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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