Alexander Abkin

Bariatric Surgeon
Rating: 4.98780487805 out of 5 with 320 ratings

Alexander Abkin Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

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


  • About Me
    Dr. Alexander Abkin is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon, and a board-certified general surgeon. Under his leadership, the practice has performed over 11,000 bariatric procedures in the past 23 years. Procedures currently performed include Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, Revisional Bariatric Surgery, and Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery. Dr. Abkin is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He has been recognized as a Center of Excellence Physician by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Abkin was the first surgeon on the East Coast to offer Single Incision Gastric Bypass in 2009. Dr. Abkin was the first in the North East to implement the REALIZE™ Band procedure in 2007. In addition, he was one of the first Surgeons in the state to insert the ReShape Intragastric Balloon. He has been honored by his medical colleagues as a “Top Doctor” in the NJ Magazine every year since 2007
    SRC LAP-BAND ASMBS SAGES ACS
  • Latest Reviews See all 320 reviews
    avatar roncoco 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...

    avatar Eve61 on Dec. 1, 2016

    Dr 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.

    avatar kittykatlover on Nov. 29, 2016

    Dr 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...

  • Location
    Florham Park, NJ 07932
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