NJ Bariatric Surgeon voted NJ TOP DOCS in Bariatric Surgery by New Jersey Monthly Magazine

Aug. 19, 2012 - PRLog -- Precise care provided in a patient-friendly setting is the foundation of Dr. Alexander Abkin's bariatric services in Florham Park & Edison New Jersey.

Dr. Alexander Abkin is dedicated to minimally invasive weight loss surgery and medical weight loss management. Through various regional affiliations, the Dr. Abkin provides exceptional care for patients throughout New Jersey, from north to south. Dr. Abkin's access to on-site assets are unparalleled, including a state-of-the-art surgery center and a radiologic band adjustment center on the premises.

For the past several years, the Dr. Abkin has been performing single-incision laparoscopic bariatric surgery, including lap band and realize band surgery.

This approach features one incision in the abdominal wall rather than multiple incisions to accomplish the intended procedure and is more cosmetic with less scarring.

His practice is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeons and the Surgical Review Corporation for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Abkin and his partners are also directors of Bariatric care at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Dover. In addition, Dr. Abkin is medical director of bariatric care at JFK Medical Center in Edison, and his partner Dr. Bertha is medical director of bariatric care at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick.

Call (973) 410-9700 or visit http://www.bariatricsurgeonnj.com