Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Summit Health
1 Diamond Hill Road, Floor 4, 
Berkeley Heights, NJ 

Overview

James Lopes is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

Dr. Lopes is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Lopes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Lopes is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NJ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Shands Hospital at University of Florida

Hospital Affiliations

Overlook Medical Center
Overlook Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetLife
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Summit Health
1 Diamond Hill Road, Floor 4, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Other Locations
Summit Health
375 Mt Pleasant Avenue, Suite 206, West Orange, NJ 07052
Overlook Medical Center
99 Beauvoir Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lopes has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Gastric Bypass
Obesity

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.


1 Total Publications

Venous Thromboembolism in Necrotizing Pancreatitis: an Underappreciated Risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Lopes

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Lopes?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Lopes by calling their office at 908-277-8950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James M. Lopes a top-rated expert for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Lopes is classified as an Advanced expert for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James M. Lopes specialize in?

While Dr. James M. Lopes is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. James M. Lopes participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James M. Lopes has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James M. Lopes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James M. Lopes accept my insurance?

Dr. James M. Lopes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 908-277-8950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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