Alexander Abkin Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.
17 yr Experience
14 yr in Bariatrics
17 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
14 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 70
Adjustable Gastric Band
17 yr Experience
14 yr in Bariatrics
17 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
14 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 70
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About MeDr. Alexander Abkin is board certified by American Board of Surgery since 1997. His area of expertise is minimally invasive weight loss surgery. He has performed over 7,500 bariatric procedures in the past 17 years. Procedures offered include gastric band surgery, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, intragastric balloon single incision laparoscopic surgery and more. On average, Dr. Abkin performs 6 to 8 procedures per week. His practice is accredited by Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Dr. Abkin is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). In 1999 Dr. Abkin was among the first surgeons in New Jersey to perform Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. In 2001 his practice did the same for LAP-BAND®. Dr. Abkin was the first in the North East to implement the REALIZE™ Band procedure in 2007. In addition, he is one of only 30 surgeons selected in the country to train other doctors in the use of that device. Dr. Abkin was the first surgeon on the East Coast to offer Single Incision Gastric Bypass in 2009. Dr. Abkin was also one of the first surgeons to offer the ReShape™ intragastric balloon, approved in July 2015 by the FDA. He has been honored by his medical colleagues as a “Top Doctor” in NJ Monthly Magazine each year since 2007, including most recently the 2016 edition.
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Latest Reviews See all 320 reviewsroncoco on Feb. 10, 2017
Dr. Abkin and his staff are the most professional Doctor and staff I have ever encountered. I am 10 days post op and have already lost 16 lbs. I used to wear an insulin pump and am currently insulin free. At this time, I am More...
Eve61 on Dec. 1, 2016Dr Abkin and his team are wonderful. I was treated professionally, respectfully and with care. Through the surgery I have lost 100+ lbs. I have regained my confidence and health. I would recommend Dr Abkin and his practice to anyone.
kittykatlover on Nov. 29, 2016Dr Abkin did my VSG 5 weeks ago. If it weren't for the fact that I can only eat my 4 ounces of food at each meal, I would not believe I had surgery. I woke up from anesthesia not needing one dose of More...
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LocationFlorham Park, NJ 07932
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