ADVANCED SURGICAL & BARIATRICS OF NJ - Key Persons
Christopher Buchholz, DO, MPH, is a board certified, fellowship trained robotic and laparoscopic bariatric and general surgeon. Dr. Buchholz performs the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and minimally invasive general surgery procedures, including abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder surgery, anti-reflux procedures, and surgery for achalasia.
Dr. Buchholz grew up in the Midwest attending Kansas City University of Medicine for medical school. He then moved to New Jersey to complete his general surgery training at St. Josephs Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Having developed a passion for weight loss and foregut surgery, he then completed a bariatric and minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack.
While in training, he met his wife Lisa who is an ophthalmologist. Wanting to remain in New Jersey, Dr. Buchholz and his wife moved to the Jersey Shore. Dr. Buchholz enjoys spending time with his family including his daughter Layla and dog Penny. He also enjoys travelling, running, and playing golf and tennis.
He truly enjoys and strives to develop a strong rapport with his patients early on to understand their goals - and to help guide them to maximum health and happiness.
Chris Buchholz, is a board certified, fellowship trained robotic and laparoscopic bariatric and general surgeon.
Claire Terez, is a board certified, fellowship trained laparoscopic and robotic bariatric and general surgeon.
Karan Grover, MD, PharmD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained robotic and laparoscopic general surgeon with a specialization in minimally invasive bariatric and foregut surgery. Dr.Grover performs sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y gastric bypass, revisional bariatric surgery,endoscopic procedures, anti-reflux procedures, and hernia repairs. Additionally, he offers medical weight loss treatment options to patients seeking alternatives to surgery.
He received his doctorate in pharmacy at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University. He went on to study medicine at New Jersey Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ. He completed general surgery residency training through Rutgers Medical School working at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Jersey Shore University Hospital, and Princeton Medical Center. He went on to pursue a fellowship in minimally invasive bariatric and foregut surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center / Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Grover has written articles and book chapters on surgical education, robotic bariatric surgery, surgical expertise, and bariatric endoscopy. He has won teaching awards and served as the "education" chief resident. He is excited to merge his passions for teaching and bariatric surgery by educating patients on their weight loss options customized according to their personal goals. He is triple board-certified in general surgery, obesity medicine, and pharmacy.
Karan Grover, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained robotic and laparoscopic general surgeon with a specialization in minimally invasive bariatric and foregut surgery.
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- Watch Dr. Keith J. King, MD 's Bio Video
Keith J. King, MD is board-certified, fellowship-trained, and da Vinci certified bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon. Dr. King performs laparoscopic and robotic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repair, surgery for severe acid reflux (GERD), as well as bariatric endoscopy. He has also published research and presented both nationally and internationally on robotic bariatric surgery, revisional bariatric surgery, endobariatrics, as well as GERD. Dr. King is an active member of the ASMBS and serves on the ASMBS General and Foregut Surgery Committee.
Dr. King grew up in Pennsylvania and went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then came to New Jersey to complete his general surgery training at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School followed by fellowship training in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at St. Luke's University Health Network. Through his training and experience, Dr. King has developed a passion for a patient-centered, multidisciplinary team approach to helping patients who struggle with morbid obesity in their journey to a better, healthier life.
Dr. King enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, cycling, and playing the piano.
Keith King, is board certified, fellowship trained, and daVinci certified bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon
Job Titles:
- FASMBS
- Has Credentials That Stand on Their Own. Some She Shares With Dr. Sadek Others She Alone Has Accomplished. Highlights from Her Experience Includes
Lora Melman, MD has credentials that stand on their own. Some she shares with Dr. Sadek; others she alone has accomplished.
Dr. Melman is the author of numerous articles and has the knowledge and experience to help anyone in need of bariatric surgery doctors. Search for bariatric surgeons near me to find her at one of the five ASBNJ New Jersey offices.
Job Titles:
- Specialist
- Watch Dr. Michael Donaire, MD 's Bio Video
Michael Donaire, a laparoscopic surgical specialist who joined the practice in 2014
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.
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- Founder
- Surgeon
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- FASMBS
- Has Credentials That Stand on Their Own. Some She Shares With Dr. Sadek Others She Alone Has Accomplished. Highlights from Her Experience Includes
Ragui Sadek, the founder of the practice and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), the flagship of the Rutgers RWJ Medical School, and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy at Rutgers School of Pharmacy
Dr. Ragui Sadek has earned distinctions from top professional organizations. Our bariatric doctors and surgeons including Dr. Sadek, have also been recognized across the world with awards and accolades, such as:
Dr. Sadek is the best bariatric doctor! He took his time to explain everything. The staff is very helpful as well.
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 being 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 a happily married father of twins, and readily enjoys playing soccer and tennis!
"Activity and better nutrition is the key to a happy and healthy life." - Dr. Sadek
Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School & the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek offers a cutting-edge range of laparoscopic, robotic, & bariatric surgical procedures with a complication rate substantially below the national average.
Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community and is renowned as a top physician in his field by International Association of Healthcare Professionals. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek
Gabrielle is the Chief Operating Officer at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics. She is responsible for ensuring that every patient has nothing less than a great experience. Gabrielle is responsible of overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics. She has worked for Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics for over six years, and she continues to grow with the practice.
Jaclyn Taglia is the Quality Improvement Registered Nurse at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics. She is responsible for evaluating, assessing and following up with patients throughout their surgical journey. Jaclyn is responsible for the quality improvement program which entails improving and monitoring the way care is delivered to patients.
Jaclyn is currently working towards her BSN/MSN; her goal is to be a Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in the healthcare field for over 10 years, and loves promoting and educating patients on the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Jaclyn has a passion for traveling and reading, and is an avid animal lover. She loves spending time with her family and her two pups.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Lisa Siracusa is a board certified Physician Assistant with specific specialization in the field of minimally invasive surgery (RPA-C). As a graduate from Wagner College and Bayley Seton Hostpital PA program in 1993 she has had several years of experience in the surgical medical field. Moreover, Mrs. Siracusa was the senior Physician Assistant in SIUH from 2000 to 2008. Her responsibilities included but was not limited to, training surgical residents, assisting surgeons during surgery, and managing surgical floor of SIUH. Being an important member of Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ, she is devoted to the needs of her patients. As a caring individual she is dedicated to secure satisfaction of her patients. She is currently responsible for follow up visits with patients, as well as assisting Dr. Sadek in the OR during surgery.
She is the mother of two beautiful boys, and is an active mother to say the least. Like many of our patients postoperatively, Lisa is determined to stay fit and keep the weight off by kickboxing and jogging 3 times a week.