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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 vascular surgeon
- Program Director
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Dietitian
- Psychologist
 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.
Monmouth Medical Center
Steven J. Binenbaum, M.D., earned his medical degree at St. George’s University,
School of Medicine, Grenada, W.I. He trained in general surgery at Monmouth Medical
Center, Long Branch, N.J., where he served as chief surgical resident.
He is fellowship in minimally invasive/ laparoscopic
surgery at St.Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital,
New York. His professional affiliations include
the American College of Surgeons and the Society
of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
At Monmouth, he earned the Dr. Cyril S. Arvanitis
Award given to the surgical resident who has
epitomized the important virtues of dependability,
efficiency and promptness in the conduct of his
work.
 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.
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