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***NEW LOCATION! 6045 Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07047, Phone (201) 453-2784***
***NEWS! Dr.Vaimakis was recently named TOP DOC in New Jersey Monthly Magazine for 2009-2010 as voted by her peers.***
Stefanie Vaimakis, M.D. is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopic techniques and laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Dr. Vaimakis has achieved expertise in laparoscopic gastric bypass and "Lap- Band", "Realize Band", as well as laparoscopic colon surgery, laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures, laparoscopis splenectomy and adrenalectomy.
Dr. Vaimakis earned her medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine, completed her residency in general surgery at Saint Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan, and her fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She is fluent in Spanish and Greek.
Her private practices are in Englewood, Teaneck, and North Bergen, New Jersey. The office prides itself on providing a warm and caring atmosphere, and offers a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss with a dedicated nutritionist and psychologist, weekly support groups, TAKE IT OFF & KEEP IT OFF! Our very own Metabolic Fitness Program; an exercise regimen specifically tailored for our patients and Sunday appointments available for Gastric Band adjustments.
General Information
| Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics: |
85 |
| Minimum Age for Patients: |
18 |
| Maximum Age for Patients: |
depends |
| Surgery Types Performed: |
RNY (Lap), Lap Band, Realize Band, Revision |
| Gall Bladder Removal: |
Sometimes. Only if clinical symptoms are present. |
Memberships
Clinical Experience
| Laparoscopic Surgery: |
9 Years Experience |
| Bariatric Surgery: |
9 Years Experience |
| Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: |
9 Years Experience |
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Planned
Start
Date |
Surgeries Performed To Date |
Avg. Currently Done
Per Week |
Years Experience
With This Type |
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times |
Total
Surgeries |
Lap-to-Open
Conversion |
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) |
Avg. Hospital Stay (days) |
| Roux-en-Y (RNY) |
| Lap |
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750 |
2 |
4 | 9 |
2 hour(s) 30 minutes |
3 |
| LAP-BAND® |
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750 |
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6 |
8 |
1 hour(s) 0 minutes | 1 |
| REALIZE Band |
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24 |
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1 hour(s) 0 minutes | 1 |
| Revisions |
| Open |
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2 |
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| Lap |
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60 |
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| Additional Experience: |
Extensive experience in Laparoscopic Antireflux/GERD surgery and Laparoscopic colon surgery. |
Education and Training
| Medical School: |
New York University Medical School – New York City (graduated 1996) |
| Residency: |
Saint Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center – Manhattan, NY (finished 2001) |
| Fellowship: |
Montefiore Medical Center – Bronx, NY (finished 2002) |
Specialized Training:
| Name: | Julio Teixeira M.D. |
| Date: | 2001-2002 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Alan White M.D. |
| Date: | 2001-2002 |
| Training Covered: | |
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