Virtua Surgical Group

Bariatric Center
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 with 43 ratings

Virtua Surgical Group Bariatric Center

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Emeka Acholonu  Profile Pic
Emeka Acholonu
MD, FACS
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Lisa Shaw
BSN, MBA, CBN Director Bariatric Surgery Program

  • About Us

    Virtua is currently providing our free Bariatric Information Seminars via a webinar format. Please email [email protected] or call 856-246-4155 to register. Our surgeons are also offering telehealth visits for all patient appointments.


    Virtua Surgical Group

    If you're considering bariatric surgery and are ready to move beyond obesity to improve your health, Virtua Surgical Group in New Jersey offers a complex range of the care you need for weight loss. Our dedicated team of board-certified bariatric surgeons, registered nurses, registered dietitians, and other caring professionals will support you as you consider the available surgical options. We offer individualized pre-surgical and post-surgical follow-up care along with nutrition, fitness, and psychological guidance to assist you for years after your procedure. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

    Bariatric surgery procedures are performed in New Jersey at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly and Virtua Marlton Hospital in Marlton. When you choose to have bariatric surgery at Virtua, you are choosing a program that is nationally accredited as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center designated by Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This means that both Virtua Memorial and Virtua Marlton have been acknowledged for providing and supporting quality improvement and patient safety efforts for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.

    Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss & Wellness Programs

    Long-term weight-loss success is about making lifestyle changes that include healthy eating and being active. But sometimes, you need extra help to get started. At Virtua, we take pride in meeting the individual needs of those struggling to lose weight. We will help you find that right mix of education, inspiration, and support that you need to be successful.

    There are five types of bariatric procedures offered at Virtua that are Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNY), Duodenal Switch (DS), Loop Duodenal Switch (SADI-S), and the Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band). Virtua surgeons also have in-depth expertise in performing weight loss surgery revisions.

    If bariatric surgery is not the right choice for you, our comprehensive weight-loss programs and classes in New Jersey offer many options to help you make the positive lifestyle changes necessary to live your healthiest life.

    Weight Loss Surgery in New Jersey

    If you're considering bariatric surgery or one of our comprehensive weight loss programs, you can trust the Virtua team in New Jersey for the range of care you need for weight loss that is long-term. All bariatric surgery candidates are required to complete an information session. We invite you to join one of our free bariatric surgery information sessions where you will meet our surgeons and talk with patients who have achieved weight-loss success or for your convenience, an online information seminar is available. Take the first step to your healthiest life today and call our Virtua Bariatric Navigation Team at 856-246-4155 to schedule a consultation.


    ObesityHelp Contributing Author Team

    What You Need to Know About the Duodenal Switch (DS) - David Greenbaum
    Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenal Switch (DS) - David Greenbaum
    Vitamin and Mineral Absorption with the Duodenal Switch (DS) - David Greenbaum

  • Latest Reviews See all 43 reviews
    avatar Brian S. on Aug. 13, 2020 for Samuel Wasser

    Dr. Wasser is a life saver. At 42 years old I decided to change my life. I am 6'5 and weighed 437lbs. I meet with Dr. Wasser in Feb 2019. He had me push myself in ways I hadn't been pushed in years More...

    avatar amorito71 on Aug. 3, 2020 for Gaurav Sharma

    Theres not enough stars to rate this excellent surgeon. I am a little over a month post opt RNY. Dr. Sharma was my surgeon from Virtua Bariatrics and I am beyond the roof proud of his outstanding work on me. He goes in complete detail More...

    avatar BKat on July 11, 2020 for Gaurav Sharma

    Dr. Sharma is the most congenial, compassionate and truly caring doctor I have encountered. His surgical expertise is beyond parallel and his bedside manner is just A-One! Surgery, in and of itself, is very daunting and scary...Dr, Sharma eased my fears and my vertical More...

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