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
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 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
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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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