Patients
of the bariatric program benefit
from the collaboration among
our team of highly-trained
specialists led by Frank Borao,
MD, FACS -- one of the nation’s
leading laparoscopic surgeons
who is fellowship trained in
advanced laparoscopic surgery.
The decision
to have weight loss surgery is
an important one. Equally important
is choosing a bariatric surgery
program where surgeons and medial
professionals are trained in
the complexities of bariatric
surgery and whose outcomes and
results speak for themselves.
According
to the American Society for Bariatric
Surgery (ASBS) Center of Excellence
criteria, the surgeons must be
certified by the American Board
of Surgery, spend at least 51
percent of their time in the
field, and perform more than
50 bariatric surgical cases per
year. The team at the bariatric
surgery program at Monmouth Medical
Center not only meets these criteria,
but is one of the top bariatric
surgery teams in New Jersey.
Together, the multidisciplinary
team determines a comprehensive,
personalized treatment plan that
enables Monmouth Medical Center
to bring about the best possible
outcome. The team members are
involved in the patient's experience
from screening through follow-up.
The bariatric multidisciplinary
consists of:
- Board-certified laparoscopic
surgeon fellow ship trained
in general and bariatric surgery
- Board certified laparoscopic
surgeon fellowship trained
in general and colorectal surgery
- Board certified vascular
surgeon
- Program Director
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Dietitian
- Psychologist
Chief of Minimally
Invasive Surgery.
Medical Director,
Bariatric Surgery Program.
Dr.
Frank J. Borao specializes in
minimally invasive gastrointestinal
surgery. He is board certified
and fellowship trained in advanced
laparoscopic surgery. His areas
of expertise include bariatric
(weight loss) and gastro-esophageal
reflux surgery. He also specializes
in solid organ removal (kidney,
adrenal, spleen and pancreas),
cancer resection (esophagus, stomach,
colon and rectum), hernia repair,
and complex reoperative procedures.
Dr. Borao received
his medical degree at the University
of Medicine and Dentistry followed
by a general surgery residency.
He then completed a fellowship
at the renowned Institute for
Minimally Invasive Surgery - New
York Medical College.
In 2000 Dr.
Borao became the director of Minimally
Invasive Surgery at Monmouth Medical
Center. He has pioneered various
surgical techniques and has published
in several journals including
authoring a textbook chapter on
laparoscopic gastric bypass.
Dr. Borao was
named in the Guide to Americas
Top Surgeons 2004-2005. He was
also named in the Castle Connolly
Guide- Americas Top Doctors, and
listed in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
under Top Doctors 2005.
Dr. Borao is
an assistant professor of surgery
at Drexel University School of
Medicine. His professional affiliations
include the American Society for
Bariatric Surgery, The Society
of American Gastrointestional
Endoscopic Surgeons and The American
College of Surgeons.
Dr.
Roy M. Dressner is a fellowship
trained laparoscopic surgeon
with special expertise in the
minimally invasive surgical treatment
of colorectal disorders. Named
one of “America’s
Top Physicians” for three
consecutive years, most recently
in 2006, Dr. Dressner performs
advanced laparoscopic procedures
for a full range of gastrointestinal
disorders, including weight-loss
surgery.
A graduate
of New York College of Osteopathic
Medicine, Dr. Dresser received
his general training in laparoscopic
surgery at Monmouth Medical
Center, where he was honored
with the John C. Borden Memorial
Surgical Award for Proficiency
and Outstanding Service in
the Field of Surgery. He completed
a fellowship in Colon and Rectal
Surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt
Hospital in New York City.
An associate
fellow of the American College
of Surgeons and a presenter
at national surgical conferences,
Dr. Dressner is a diplomat of
the American Board of Surgery. He
also is a member of the American
Osteopathic Association and the
American Society of Colon and
Rectal Surgeons, including the
New York and New Jersey chapters.
The
program director is trained
in the field of bariatric surgery.
She is responsible for the daily
operations of the program, as
well as program development.
She is a resource of information
for getting prepared for surgery – and
is available to available patients
through every step of the surgical
process, including procedures,
pre-operative instructions, surgery
scheduling, appointment scheduling,
and insurance authorizations.
She is a valuable resource for
providing tools to equip patients
for success, and maintaining
long-term outcomes.
Debbie
received her Bachelor of Science
from Seton Hall University
and her Nursing degree from
Mountainside Hospital School
of Nursing. She
is an active member of the American
Society for Bariatric Nurses.
Received her nursing degree from
Brookdale Community College,
and sees patients at the time
of the initial consult as well
on an outpatient basis for
pre- and post-operative education,
support and care.
Having received her Nursing degree
from Villanova, Diane sees patients
pre- and post operatively, providing
care, treatment education and
support.
Sam has been
working in the field of nutrition
for over 15 years in both the
private sector and hospital settings. She
taught weight loss programs for
6 years , the past two years
specializing in nutrition for
the bariatric surgery patient. She
is a resource in meeting dietary
needs, providing in-patient education,
behavior modification, and individualized
meal plans. She obtained her
Bachelors of Science from the
University of Beiruit and her
Masters in Public Health from
the University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill.
Dr.
Goldberg specializes in human
perception and cognitive processes,
with a primary focus on the
treatment of eating disorders
and the application of behavioral
interventions in the treatment
of medical conditions such as
pain management, obesity, and
tinnitus. He works with patients
prior surgery to help them establish
a clear understanding of the
postoperative changes in behavior
that are essential to long-term
success as well as to the prepare
and the unexpected outcomes post
surgery – from lifestyle
changes to strains with relationships.
Dr.
Goldberg received his PH. D
in clinical Psychology from
Teacher’s College, Columbia
University. He is president of
the Monmouth and Ocean County
Chapter Psychological Association
and is a member of New Jersey
Association of Cognitive Behavioral
Therapists.
