Basil Yurcisin is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Yurcisin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. 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.

Dr. Muhammad Feteiha is a fellowship trained general and bariatric surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group. Affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, he is vice president of the Medical Staff, the Chairman of the Surgical Quality Review Committee, and Vice Chairman of the division of General Surgery. He has held several other leadership roles with Atlantic Health System throughout the last two decades and has pioneered the Bariatric Service at Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Feteiha earned his doctorate in medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine. Upon completing his surgical residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, he completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University. Dr. Feteiha earned the distinction of being named to New Jersey Monthly's Top Doctors for over 10 years in a row. In addition, he received the Atlantic Health Physician Excellence Award. His clinical interests include general and minimally invasive techniques to treat obesity including gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal disease, as well as hernia repair. He is board certified in surgery and a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery’s New Jersey Chapter, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Feteiha is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys skiing, bicycling, running, and participating in triathlons. He is a participating member of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Feteiha is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Valeriu Andrei is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Andrei is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Dr. Andrei is currently accepting new patients.

Kartik Gohil is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Gohil is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Gohil is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. James Buwen is a general surgeon with specialty training in bariatric surgery and advanced minimally-invasive surgery. Dr. Buwen graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his residency training at Rowan University-SOM, Stratford, NJ, Kennedy University Hospital/Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, serving as Chief Surgical Resident from 2013 to 2014.After residency, Dr. Buwen completed a fellowship in advanced minimally-invasive and bariatric surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.Dr. Buwen is a member of the Society of the American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the American Society For Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), an associate member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association. He is a recipient of the ASMBS Certificate of Training in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for Fellows. Dr. Buwen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Michael Fastiggi is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Springfield, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fastiggi is currently accepting new patients.

Daiji Kano, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in minimally invasive bariatric, hernia and gastrointestinal surgeries with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, he has clinical expertise in several forms of bariatric surgery including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and revisional surgery using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery with less pain. His advanced surgical techniques are effective for patients in need of intervention for obesity, acid reflux, hernias and other abdominal disorders.After earning his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Kano completed his surgical residency at the University of Arizona Banner University Medical Center Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ. He has served as a mentor to medical students and served on the admission committee for surgical residency. He completed specialized fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC, where he performed hundreds of complex surgical procedures. As a clinical assistant professor at Columbia University in NYC, he teaches residents and medical students at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ.Dr. Kano is multilingual, fluent in Japanese with limited proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) and Spanish. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. His top areas of expertise are Subcutaneous Emphysema and Hernia.

Joao Lopes is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Lopes is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Lopes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ashish Padnani is medical director of bariatric surgery at Morristown Medical Center. As a fellowship-trained bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. Padnani serves as an advisor and advocate for his patients, helping them learn about their options so they can formulate the most effective medical and surgical plan to help them achieve long-term weight loss. Obesity is a complex disease and Dr. Padnani is passionate about providing an unparalleled commitment and the highest quality care to his patients. Dr. Padnani helps patients understand the science behind obesity, and why diets and medications fail to achieve sustained weight loss. He works closely with metabolic physicians, registered dietitians, psychologists and gastroenterologists to understand the reasons for each patient’s individual struggle with weight and to formulate a careful treatment strategy tailored to each person’s medical necessity. This multidisciplinary approach helps achieve the most successful weight loss and improvement in weight-related comorbid conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and others. Dr. Padnani completed his fellowship training at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Medical Center. He is part of the Atlantic Medical Group and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. . Dr. Padnani is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Ritu Anand is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Anand is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypopituitarism.

Alan Saber is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Saber is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

James Lopes is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Lopes is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lopes is currently accepting new patients.

Harvey Rainville is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Rainville is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rainville is currently accepting new patients.

Anish Nihalani is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Clark, New Jersey. Dr. Nihalani is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Prakash Paragi is a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Paragi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Silvia Fresco is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Fresco is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Alexander Abkin is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Florham Park, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Abkin is currently accepting new patients.

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a surgeon. I was drawn to more complicated surgical fields that require a comprehensive, well designed process to achieve success. During my career, I learned how to help patients navigate a complex patient care process. As Medical Director of several bariatric surgery programs, I have learned how to create an approachable, patient friendly process that helps patients achieve the success they deserve.As a practicing surgeon, I bring this knowledge of complex systems to my interactions with patients helping them to navigate the insurance process and insuring they are completely ready for their operation. My varied knowledge in abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery and bariatric surgery allows me to individualize my care for each patient crafting a plan to allow them to achieve long-term success.Medicine is always changing and physicians must adapt and expand our skill set. In 2017, I became certified in obesity medicine, creating a medical weight loss program and expanded the options to our surgical patients. In 2020, I learned robotic bariatric surgery and have brought that knowledge to three additional hospitals expanding patient access to robotic bariatric surgery. Dr. Angstadt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Collin Creange is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Florham Park, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Creange is currently accepting new patients.

Aziz Merchant is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Merchant is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

Eric Wasserman is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Wasserman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Biliary Dyskinesia.

Barbara Deshaw is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Rosemary Buonocore is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Livingston, New Jersey.

Dr. Olivia Haney came to New York City from Tennessee. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and UTHSC Medical School. She went on to complete her general surgery residency in Chattanooga, TN where she honed her surgical skills. She then travelled to Staten Island for a Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship. She fell in love with the patients and the staff at Staten Island University Hospital and decided to make it her permanent home. She enjoys connecting with her patients on a personal level while offering them the latest in surgical techniques. She performs a wide range of general surgical procedures, including minimally invasive hernia and gastrointestinal surgeries (such as stomach, small intestine, and gallbladder surgery.) Her primary focus is laparoscopic and robotic Bariatric Surgery (including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.). Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.