Psychologists
Psychologists specializing
in bariatric surgery issues help individuals commit to a healthy
lifestyle change, and overcome barriers to past failed weight
loss attempts. They understand that weight loss is not only a
physical challenge but an emotional one, and are dedicated to
helping people make positive changes that will last a lifetime.
New Jersey Bariatric Center Psychologists includes:
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Dr. Dante Mercurio (West Caldwell, NJ)
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Dr. Melvin Rand (North Bergen, NJ)
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Dr. Nicole Kremer (Vineland, NJ)
Surgeons
Dr. Ajay Goyal
Dr. Ajay Goyal is the Director of Bariatric Surgery and Associate Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey. With more than 1,000 successful laparoscopic lap band, gastric bypass, and general surgery procedures completed, Dr. Goyal is a leader in the field of laparoscopic bariatric and general surgery.
Dr. Glenn Forrester
Dr. Glenn Forrester is the newest member of the New Jersey
Bariatric Center team.
A graduate of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island with
a bachelor’s degree in biology, Dr. Forrester earned his medical
degree from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies.
Afterward, he completed a six-year surgical residency at the
combined program of Our Lady of Mercy and Lincoln Medical
Centers in the Bronx, NY. Following graduation from his
residency, Dr. Forrester gained further clinical experience in
Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery fellowship at St.
Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, NY.