Making an informed decision prior to choosing a Surgeon is encouraged. You must investigate not only your surgeon but also the hospital he/she works out of.

At The Obesity and Weight Management Center of The Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center and Saint Barnabas Medical Center, our surgeons have created a State of the Art program. The facilities and staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center are among the finest in the country and can provide you with unparalleled care and support.

Dr. Deobrah Abeles, M.D.  is board certified in general surgery. She obtained a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.D. from SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. She performed her general surgery residency at Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA). It was during this time she became interested in bariatric and metabolic surgery. As a result, Dr. Abeles continued her training at Tufts Medical Center, where she served as a fellow in advanced laparoscopic general and bariatric surgery.