Overview
Lora Melman is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Somerset, New Jersey. Dr. Melman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
81 Veronica Ave Ste 205, Somerset, NJ 08873
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Stafford Surgical Specialists, LLC
Jonathan Reich is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Reich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Thrombophlebitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics Of NJ
Dr. Ragui Sadek’s career has been one of significant experience and distinction. Dr. Sadek is a premier surgeon in the New York and New Jersey area. A Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School and the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek has established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. His program has a complication rate far below the national average, while providing a cutting edge variety of laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric surgery techniques.Dr. Sadek initiated the Bariatric Surgery program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where, prior to his arrival, weight loss surgery was not performed. He is now the senior most minimally invasive bariatric surgeon. Dr. Sadek assumed a leadership role as the Director of Bariatric Center of excellence at RWJUH and oversees all of the care rendered to the hospital’s bariatric patients, including anesthesia, radiology, floor and preoperative nursing, and myriad of consulting services.Dr. Sadek has completed his residency and an advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery fellowship at SIUH. Later, he went on to finish a surgical critical care and trauma fellowship at UMDNJ Newark campus. Dr. Sadek joined a private practice in 2006 and performed a wide variety of advanced laparoscopic and bariatric procedures. More than three thousand advanced surgical procedures later, he has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community. Dr. Sadek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Thrombophlebitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Charles Franco MD PC
Dr. Donaire joined our practice in August 2014. He completed the Bariatric and Advanced Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn, NY. Having earned his medical degree at St. George’s University, he completed his internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of Manhattan and residency in general surgery at New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center.Dr. Donaire specializes in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic gastric banding, as well as other advanced minimally invasive and general surgery procedures. With a Master of Public Health background, his philosophy on comprehensive care supports patients in their journey to a healthier life. Dr. Donaire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Thrombophlebitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- HerniaDr. Melman isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Melman isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Melman isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Melman isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Melman isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Melman isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Melman isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastrectomyDr. Melman isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Melman isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Melman isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.

