Specialty Surgical Associates

Dr. Frank J. Borao

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About Dr. Borao

Dr. Frank J. Borao, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board‑certified general and bariatric surgeon known for his expertise in minimally invasive and foregut surgery. With decades of surgical experience, Dr. Borao has served as Director of the Center for Esophageal and Gastric Surgery and Director of Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery, helping establish one of the region’s most respected surgery practices.

He specializes in bariatric procedures, including gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, as well as advanced general surgical care for conditions like hernias, complex abdominal wall disorders, and foregut disease. Dr. Borao is recognized for his technical skill, compassionate patient care, and leadership in teaching and surgical innovation.

Education and Training

Education & Residency

Doctor of Medicine — Rutgers/New Jersey Medical School

Bachelor of Science — Montclair State University

General Surgery Residency — Monmouth Medical Center

General Surgery Residency — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Fellowship Training

Advanced Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery Fellowship — Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, New York Medical College

Specialties

Bariatric Surgery

Minimally Invasive General & Foregut Surgery

Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures

Gastric Bypass & Sleeve Gastrectomy

Hiatal Hernia & Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Complex Abdominal Wall & Hernia Surgery

Memberships and Affiliations

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
Monmouth Surgical Society
New Jersey Society of Surgeons
New Jersey ASMBS Chapter Member

Hospital Affiliations

Monmouth Medical Center/ RWJ Barnabas Health
Community Medical Center/ RWJ Barnabas Health
Riverview Medical Center/ Hackensack Meridian Health
Jersey Shore University Medical Center/ Hackensack Meridian Health

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