Michael Jay Nusbaum Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

My first meeting with Dr. Nusbaum went really well. He was personable, addressed my issues and put me totally at ease. That impression has not changed. He is professional and meticulous. My surgery recovery went amazingly well due to his skill and the pain injections at the incision sites to ease the first 24 hours.rn He encourages aftercare, utilization of support groups and this website. I can't say enough positive statements about my experience. The things I was told might be problems were only minor (soreness at incision sites and gas in the shoulder and neck areas). rn I highly recommend Dr. Nusbaum and his staff.

From the first time I met with Dr. Nusbaum ~ he treated me like a human being. He truly understood my issuse and explained the procedure in great detail. On the day of my surgery he had a wonderful smile and reassured me that everything will turn out well. His staff is excellent. I barely lift a finger to get approval. Thanks Wanda. My after care thus far has been great. Would definately recommend him. Samantha, Linden, NJ

I must say Dr. Nusbaum is the most warm caring physician i have ever met. I have the upmost respect for this man. He is extremely professional about what he does, explains in detail about the procedure and makes you feel more than comfortable. In my eyes he is the best. His office staff is just as warm and professional as he is. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is interested in the surgery and me personally wouldn't trade him for any other weight loss surgeon in the world.

Dr. Nusbaum impressed my husband and I from the first moment he stepped into the exam room on our first visit. He was very professional, neatly dressed and came into the room and answered almost every question that I would have asked before I had the chance to ask it. My husband and I had decided to go with Dr. Nusbaum even though we had to travel over 1.5 hrs. to get to his office and we are not sorry that we did. The surgery was a complete success and I look forward to my future as a successful bandster.

This is long overdue, but the fact of the matter is I've been trying for months to find the words to adequately describe the overwhelmingly positive experience of my journey that was made possible by Dr. Nusbaum. I don't even know where to begin, and as a former English teacher, my being at a loss for words is quite a feat for someone to accomplish! Here we go... rnrnI first met Dr. Nusbaum in November 2007 at an informational seminar about the various weight loss surgeries he performs. His knowledge and great skill were apparent immediately, but what impressed me the most was his kind personality and compassion for people struggling with severe obesity. I knew I had found my surgeon. rnrnI made an appointment in January 2008, for Martin Luther King Day, to be exact and we decided that the Lap Band would be the most appropriate procedure for me. I started working with his insurance coordinator Wanda, who is also fantastic in her own right. The efficiency with which he manages his office is also excellent. By the end of February, I had a date scheduled for March 18. I was amazed at how quickly the process progressed! Dr. Nusbaum is a rare combination of great surgeon, compassionate person and smart businessman.rnrnAfter the surgery, he gave me his cell phone number to call with any questions or issues. I called a couple of times and he returned my calls the same day. rnrnScheduling fills and the occasional emergency unfill is also very easy. I had a couple occasions where I had to have some fluid removed from my band and I was able to squeeze in the same day I called. That's great service! rnrnI usually pride myself on being able to succinctly \"tell it like it is,\" but it's tough to do that when there are so many important points to address. All I can say is I am thrilled with my decision to take control of my life back and I have Dr. Nusbaum to thank for getting the ball rolling for me. Two thumbs way up!!!

I made an appointment with Dr. Nussbaum. I found rnhim professional and thorough. However, that appointment was in October and I haven't heard anything yet. I believe I have been more than patient, so I've been 'rattling cages' the last few days.......rnrn3/04/04rnI have been appealing the lap band procedure with my insurance company and now have approval for coverage. Today I called Dr. Nusbaum's office and was told he no longer carries that insurance since January. I am severely disappointed since all his correspondence was part of my appeal. rnrn3/19/04rnGood news! Even though my first surgeon is out of network.... there is an associate in the same group that takes my insurance.I'm back on track! (Just have some final tests before my surgery date.)

My surgery was 11/18/08 and I feel great! The one thing I have to say is that if it wasn't for Dr. Nusbaum and his staff, I wouldn't have had the surgery at all. They are suppportive from the second you walk in the door and the support doesn't stop. He is an amazing, first class, surgeon and the trust I have in him is immense. I had a wonderful experience and truly believe it is because of him. Even when I tried to back out....yes, its true....he calmed me down and I have no regrets. Not only am I happy with him, several of my friends and family members have had surgery with Dr. Nusbaum and are happy with him as well. Many thanks to a wonderful team who supported me and guided me in the right direction from day one.

I had my 1st. consult with Dr. Nusbaum yesterday (11-17-08) He was awesome! He made me feel SO comfortable. I knew immediately after him coming into the room that he was an excellent choice! He answered ALL my questions, he told me all about himself, how many weight lose surgeries he's performed and exactly what he does. I can honestly say there wasn't anything that I didn't like about him. The girls in the office....just as awesome! I'm looking forward to starting my journey to a \"New & Improved Me\" with Dr. Nusbaum and his staff =))

I had a remarkably smooth gastric banding operation a week ago (10/21/08). I am wonderfully pleased with my experience over the ensuing week. I had NO pain or nausea so far and I have lost 17 pounds in one week.rnrnMy experience with Dr Nusbaum has been great. His staff was very helpful in guiding me through the initial , pre-approval stage of getting my insurance company to cover the procedure. The Morristown Hospital staff, and particularly the surgical team, was professional, highly competent and very considerate. rnrnMy first post-op office visit was encouraging.

All I can say is he is terrific! He put me at ease when I was petrified pre-op. Post op he has been wonderful! My recovery was a piece of cake and I owe it all to him! His staff is wonderful as well and are always very helpful when I call with post-op questions. His bedside manner is very caring, he is very conservative about your post op diet. His surgical competence and bedside manner are both as good as it gets!