Nikhilesh R. Sekhar, MD
New York Bariatric Group
Main: 516.616.5500
Fax: 888.502.6582
New York Bariatric Group
Main: 800.633.8446
Fax: 888.502.6582
New York Bariatric Group
Main: 800.633.8446
Fax: 888.502.6582
About Me
- Laparoscopic gastric bypass
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
Dr. Sekhar earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his general surgery training at Lenox Hill Hospital, in New York. He went on to complete an advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee. During his fellowship, he received extensive training in bariatric procedures, as well as in the treatment of achalasia and gastroesophageal reflux.
After his fellowship, Dr. Sekhar co-created and implemented a robotic, minimally invasive cancer surgery program. He also fine-tuned his skills in minimally invasive procedures, including:
- Upper endoscopy (EGD)
- Colonoscopy
- Esophageal motility
- Reflux testing
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Specialties
Specialties
Surgery (General Surgery)
Surgery, BariatricSpecial Interests
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Languages
English
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Education & Training
Medical School
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency
Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital
Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Board Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Published Work
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