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Our multidisciplinary team comprising general and pediatric surgeons, gastroenterologists, a psychologist, registered dietitians and nurses have the combined expertise and experience to diagnose and treat the most complex esophageal and gastric conditions. The Center for Minimally Invasive Esophageal and Gastric Surgery’s high surgical and endoscopic volume is associated with consistently superior patient outcomes.
The director of the center, board-certified surgeons Frank Borao, M.D., and Steven Binenbaum, M.D., are among just a handful of surgeons in New Jersey to complete fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Additionally, the center’s interventional gastroenterologists have extensive experience with endoscopic procedures.
When surgery or endoscopy is indicated, treatment options are carefully determined by the mature judgment of experienced, board-certified surgeons and gastroenterologists. Monmouth’s Center for Minimally Invasive Esophageal and Gastric Surgery offers physicians who rank among the nation’s most experienced advanced laparoscopic practitioners — and this experience allows them to tailor the procedure to the patient rather than the patient to the procedure. Leading this multidisciplinary team is Dr. Borao, the director of laparoscopy for Monmouth Medical Center, who has published some of the pioneering techniques of laparoscopic gastric bypass.
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Gastroenterologists:
Debra LaRusso, R.N., Program Director
 The program director 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.
Debbie received her bachelor’s 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.
Debra Cingari, R.N., Staff Nurse
 Debra 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.
Diane Donner, R.N., Saff Nurse
 Diane received her nursing degree from Villanova University. She sees patients pre- and post-operatively, providing care, treatment education and support.
Samir Habiby, M.P.H., R.D., Registered Dietitian
 Sam has been working in the field of nutrition for more than 15 years in both the private sector and hospital settings. She taught weight loss programs for six years, specializing in nutrition for the bariatric surgery patient. She is a resource in meeting dietary needs, providing inpatient education, behavior modification, and individualized meal plans. She obtained her bachelor’s of science from the University of Beirut and her masters in Public Health from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
David Goldberg, Ph.D., Psychologist
 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 bariatric surgery patients prior to 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 doctoral degree 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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Center for Minimally Invasive
Esophageal & Gastric Surgery
732-923-6070
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