Stefanie Vaimakis Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

  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, North Bergen, and Westwood New Jersey. The office prides itself on providing a warm and caring atmosphere that offers a multidisciplinary approach to metabolic weight loss, where every patient is followed by the surgeon. With dedicated nutritionists, a culinary dietician, a psychologist, and life coaches to help you with your journey. There are weekly support groups available at different locations and via Internet (once a month). Also, Sunday appointments available for Gastric Band adjustments.

• Samuel Wasser — Willingboro, NJ