Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics

Chris Buchholz, DO, MPH, is a board certified, fellowship trained robotic and laparoscopic bariatric and general surgeon. Dr. Buchholz performs the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and minimally invasive general surgery procedures, including abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder surgery, anti-reflux procedures, and surgery for achalasia.

Dr. Buchholz grew up in the Midwest attending Kansas City University of Medicine for medical school. He then moved to New Jersey to complete his general surgery training at St. Josephs Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Having developed a passion for weight loss and foregut surgery, he then completed a bariatric and minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack.

Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics

81 Veronica Avenue, Suite 205,

Somerset, NJ 08873

Office Tel # (732) 640-5316

Fax:800-689-2361

https://www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com/

https://www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com/contact/somerset-nj-office/

e-mail: [email protected]

Location on the map:

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Nearby Locations:

Somerset | Hillsborough | Franklin Park | North Brunswick | New Brunswick | Piscataway

08873 | 08844 | 08823 | 08902 | 08901| 08854

Working Hours :

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9AM–6PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Keith J. King, MD is board-certified, fellowship-trained, and da Vinci certified bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon.  Dr. King performs laparoscopic and robotic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repair, surgery for severe acid reflux (GERD), as well as bariatric endoscopy. He has also published research and presented both nationally and internationally on robotic bariatric surgery, revisional bariatric surgery, endobariatrics, as well as GERD.  Dr. King is an active member of the ASMBS and serves on the ASMBS General and Foregut Surgery Committee.

Dr. King grew up in Pennsylvania and went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then came to New Jersey to complete his general surgery training at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School followed by fellowship training in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at St. Luke’s University Health Network. Through his training and experience, Dr. King has developed a passion for a patient-centered, multidisciplinary team approach to helping patients who struggle with morbid obesity in their journey to a better, healthier life.

Dr. King enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, cycling, and playing the piano.

Dr. Melman is a Fellowship-trained, Board-certified, and daVinci robot-certified Specialist offering patients the latest in cutting-edge surgical techniques together in combination with Enhanced Recovery Protocols (ERAS) and the benefits of Multi-modal peri-operative Pain Management. Her extensive experience in combining these strategies helps to reduce recovery time and hastens return to normal activity. Dr. Melman offers minimal-access surgery for adrenal masses, heller myotomy for achalasia, surgical treatment for severe reflux disease (GERD), and comprehensive care for surgical weight loss (Bariatrics). She also has conducted extensive research in the area of biomaterials (hernia meshes) for repair of all types of abdominal wall and diaphragmatic hernias. New mesh materials are being developed at a stunningly rapid rate and the number of available choices will only increase with continuing expansion of technology. Dr. Melman’s ongoing expertise in the proper selection and use of biomaterials and her commitment to excellence in providing a tailored-approach for each patient is what makes her a leader in the field of Hernia Repair. The techniques she uses are directly learned from world-renowned Hernia experts and benefit the full range of patients from those seeking repair of first-time occurrences to those requiring a multi-disciplinary approach and comprehensive plan involving Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Dr. Melman’s goal is to work closely with patients to help them achieve optimal outcomes while also minimizing risk(s) of postoperative complications, recurrence(s), and chronic pain.

Dr. Donaire joined our practice in August 2014. He completed the Bariatric and Advanced Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn, NY. Having earned his medical degree at St. George’s University, he completed his internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of Manhattan and residency in general surgery at New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center.