25 of the Best Bariatricians Near Me in Westwood, NJ

Looking for the best bariatrician or bariatric doctor near Westwood, NJ? Find a top bariatric doctor near you in Westwood, NJ who is an expert in your specific condition. A bariatrician is a doctor who treats obesity and conditions related to obesity.
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MediFind found 98 specialists near Westwood, NJ

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    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in Browns Mills, New Jersey. Dr. Bilof is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bilof is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bilof is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

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

    Samir Patel is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    New York Bariatric Group

    230 Sherman Avenue, 
    Glen Ridge, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kartik Gohil is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Gohil is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Gohil is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gohil is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    HMH Bariatric Surgery

    102 James Street, Suite 301, 
    Edison, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Ritu Anand is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Anand is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypopituitarism. Dr. Anand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    HMH - Bariatric And General Surgery - Neptune

    19 Davis Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Neptune, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Dena Arumugam is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Arumugam is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Arumugam is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Reich is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Thrombophlebitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Reich is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Monmouth Surgical Specialists

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

    Karl Strom is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Holmdel, New Jersey. Dr. Strom is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Strom is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Bergen Bariatric And Surgical Solutions

    260 Old Hook Road, Suite 303A, 
    Westwood, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mikhail Botvinov is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Westwood, New Jersey. Dr. Botvinov is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Summit Health

    375 Mt Pleasant Avenue, Suite 206, 
    West Orange, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joao Lopes is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Lopes is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Lopes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lopes is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Prokurat is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Prokurat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Prokurat is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Dr. Noyan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Noyan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Noyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Yurcisin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yurcisin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Yurcisin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics Of NJ

    81 Veronica Ave Ste 205, 
    Somerset, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Thrombophlebitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Gritsus is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gritsus is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gritsus is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

    435 South Street, Suite 360, 
    Morristown, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    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 clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Padnani is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Padnani is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Chin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Advanced Surgical Associates

    155 Morris Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Springfield, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    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 clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Feteiha is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Feteiha is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goyal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in Hoboken, New Jersey. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    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 practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Andrei is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Dr. Andrei is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Andrei is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Inspira Surgical Services Vineland

    1206 W Sherman Ave Bldg 1, 
    Vineland, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nauveed Iqbal is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Vineland, New Jersey. Dr. Iqbal is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    St. Joseph's Health Bariatric Surgery Center

    220 Hamburg Tpke Ste 20, 
    Wayne, NJ 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Ingram is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ingram is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    South Jersey Gastroenterology Consultants PA

    1103 W Sherman Ave Bldg 2, 
    Vineland, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Attia is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Vineland, New Jersey. Dr. Attia is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    Inspira Medical Group General And Vascular Surgery Mullica Hill

    856-508-3708 Ste 320, 
    Mullica Hill, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Bashian is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Bashian is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Colostomy.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Bariatric Medicine

    NBIMC Bariatric Metobolic Surgery

    201 Lyons Ave # F4F4, 
    Newark, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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    When should I see a Bariatrician near Westwood, NJ?

    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 a Bariatrician near Westwood, NJ?

    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 Bariatricians near Westwood, NJ?

    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 Bariatricians near Westwood, NJ?

    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 a Bariatrician in Westwood?

    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 Bariatrician search results page. 

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

    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 a Bariatrician near Westwood, NJ?

    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 Bariatrician?

    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 Bariatrician 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 Bariatricians near Westwood, NJ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bariatrician 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 a Bariatrician that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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