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Patients of the weight loss program benefit from the collaboration
among our team of highly-trained specialists led by Frank Borao,
MD, FACS, FASMBS -- 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 weight loss surgery program where surgeons and
medical professionals are trained in the complexities
of weight loss surgery and whose outcomes and results
speak for themselves.
According to the American Society for Weight Loss
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 weight loss surgical cases per year. The team
at the weight loss surgery program at Monmouth
Medical Center not only meets these criteria,
but is one of the top weight loss 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 weight loss multidisciplinary consists of:
- Board-certified laparoscopic
surgeon fellow ship trained in general and
Weight Loss 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 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 re-operative procedures.
Dr. Borao received his medical degree from 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.
Over the past 10 years, Dr. Borao was named in the Guide to Americas Top Surgeons, the Castle Connolly Guide – Americas Top Doctors, listed in New Jersey Monthly Magazine under Top Doctors, and Top Docs in the New York Metropolitan area.
Dr. Borao is an assistant professor of surgery at Drexel University School of Medicine. His professional affiliations include the American Society for Metabolic and weight loss Surgery, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
Monmouth Medical Center
Dr. Steven J. Binenbaum specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. He is board certified and fellowship trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery. His areas of expertise include weight loss and gastro-esophageal reflux surgery. He also specializes in solid organ removal (kidney, adrenal, spleen and pancreas), gastric cancer resection, hernia repair and complex re-operative procedures.
Dr. Binenbaum earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, W.I. He trained in general surgery at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey where he served as Chief Surgical Resident. 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. He completed his fellowship in minimally invasive/ laparoscopic surgery at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital, New York.
His professional affiliations include the American College of Surgeons, the Society for American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery.
He is a published author in several surgical journals and he was recently named in the Guide to America’s Top Surgeons 2011.
 The program director is trained in the field
of weight loss 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
Weight Loss Nurses, and the American Society for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery.
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 fifteen years in both the private sector
and hospital settings. She taught weight
loss programs for eight years, the past five years
specializing in nutrition for weight loss surgery
patients. She is a resource in meeting dietary
needs, providing out-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 clinical psychology, 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 post-operative 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 the past president of the Monmouth-Ocean County Psychological Association and is a member of New Jersey Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists..
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