Meet Our Surgeons
From left to right:
Dr. Binenbaum
Dr. Borao
Dr. Arvanitis
Dr. Kolarsick
Dr. Dressner
Dr. Matharoo
Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Michael L. Arvanitis, MD has been an attending Colon and Rectal surgeon at Monmouth Medical Center since 1988 and has served as Assistant Program Director of Surgery from 1991-1998. He served as Acting Chair of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center from 2017-2020. He has been the Section Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center since 2003 and was President of the Medical/Dental Staff from 2011-2012. Dr. Arvanitis is the Director of the Patricia Burton High Risk Colorectal Cancer Program at the Cancer Center at Monmouth focusing on the treatment and prevention of colorectal cancer and has been the Chairman of the Familial Colon Cancer Registry Program since 2006. He was named the Director of Digestive Surgery at Monmouth in 2020. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Monmouth’s teaching affiliate, Rutgers’s Robert Wood Johnson Medical School of Medicine. Dr. Arvanitis is both a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Dr. Arvanitis is a member of the New Jersey Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and served as President from 1994-1996. Dr. Arvanitis has been a member of the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons since 1990, he has served on the New Jersey American College of Surgeons Executive Committee since 2009. He has served as President of the NJ-ACS 2015-2016. Since October 2016 Dr Arvanitis has served as Governor-NJ Representative to the national American College of Surgeons.
On a national level Dr. Arvanitis has been a fellow of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons since 1992. He has been a member of the ASCRS Public Relations Committee since 2006 and has served as Chairman of that Committee from 2018 to 2021. He has also served on the ASCRS Membership Committee 2006-2009 and is currently serving as a member of the ASCRS Rectal Cancer Committee.
Dr. Arvanitis has been honored as both an educator and practicing surgeon. He has been named one of New Jersey’s “TOP DOCTORS” in the “NEW YORK METRO AREA” in the Castle Connolly Guide and one of “AMERICA’S TOP SURGEONS” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America. He has been named a “TOP DOCTOR” by New Jersey Monthly Magazine yearly for over 20 years.
Dr. Arvanitis has published numerous articles within the field of colon and rectal surgery in peer-reviewed publications including the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, and Annals of Surgery. In addition, he has presented several lectures and led seminars at both national and international medical conferences. Dr. Arvanitis has particular interest and expertise in laparoscopic surgical treatment of Colon and Rectal Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease and Diverticulitis.
Dr. Arvanitis received his undergraduate education at Lafayette College and his medical degree at Hahnemann Medical University in Philadelphia. He completed his surgical residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City and completed a fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.
Education
- Lafayette College – Easton PA – Biology, B.A.
- Hahnemann Medical College (Now Drexel University College of Medicine) – Philadelphia, PA – Degree: M.D.
Internship/ Residency/ Fellowship
- Surgical Residency, St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York, NY
- Colorectal Surgery Fellowship, Cleveland Clinical Foundation Cleveland, OH
Specialties
- Minimally invasive general
- Colon and rectal surgery
Board Certifications
- 1990 – American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
- 2008 – Recertification
- 1988 – American Board of Surgery
- 2008 – Recertification
Hospital Affiliations
- RWJ BarnabasHealth – Monmouth Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian – Riverview Medical Center/ Jersey Shore University Hospital
Academic/ Professional Affiliations
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow New Jersey Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- President New Jersey Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow, American Society of Surgeons
- Northeast Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow, New York Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow, Society of Surgeons of New Jersey (organization dissolved in 2012)
- Medical Delegate, American Cancer Society
Administrative Positions Held
- President NJ Chapter American College of Surgeons, 2016-2017
- Clinical Professor of Surgery Drexel School of Medicine
- Acting Chair, Department of Surgery – Monmouth Medical Center
- Section Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery – Monmouth Medical Center
- Assistant Program Director, Department of Surgery – Monmouth Medical Center
- President Medical Staff – Monmouth Medical Center
- President Elect Medical Staff – Monmouth Medical Center
- Medical Staff Secretary – Monmouth Medical Center
- Medical Staff Treasurer – Monmouth Medical Center
Publications
- “Evaluating Anastomotic Perfusion in Colorectal surgery – A Two Year Experience with SPY Angiography”, Pending Publication. Authors: A. Dinallo, W. Boyan, A. James, R. Dressner, M. Arvanitis
- “Lighted Ureteral Stents in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries – A Five Year Experience”, Accepted for Publication – Annals of Translational Medicine; Authors: W. Boyan, D. Lavy, A. Dinallo, J. Otero, A. Roding, D. Hanos, R. Dressner, M. Arvanitis
- The American Journal of Surgery; 81(6):580-4 “Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography – An Objective Evaluation of Anastomotic Perfusion in Colorectal Surgery” Authors: Bogdan Protyniak, MD, Anthony Dinallo, MD, MPH, William Boyan Jr., MD, Roy Dressner, DO, FACRS, Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, FACRS
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports; Vol 2013, Issue 7 “The Use of Bone Anchors for Autologous Flap Fixation in Perineal Reconstruction: A Case Report” Authors: Adam Saad, MD, John A. Cece, MD, Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, Andrew Elkwood, MD
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Brochure, Expanded version for ASCRS website, Author: Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Brochure for ASCRS, Author: Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis
- Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News; Volume: 62:12 “Adoption of Laparoscopic Colectomy: Barriers, Solutions” Author: Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis
- Clinical Oncology News “Barriers and Solutions to Adoption of Laparoscopic Colectomy” Author: Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis
- Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Vol. 44 pp 1365-1366 “Testicular Metastases from Ileal Carcinoid” Co-Authors: Drs. D. Danikas, R M. Dressner, R. Sachs, M.L. Arvanitis
- The American Surgeon, Vol. 65 – pp 1150-1152 “Malar Metastases from Colon Carcinoma – Case Report” Co-Authors: Drs. D. Danikas, M.L. Arvanitis
- Diseases of the Colon and Rectum “Mortality in Patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis” Author: Dr. M.L. Arvanitis, et al
- Colon and Rectal Surgery – Collection of Papers “Pre-Operative Staging of Rectal and Colon Cancer” Author: Dr. M.L. Arvanitis
- Annals of Surgery – “Evaluation of Abdominal Pain in AIDS Patients” Co-Authors: Drs. J. Barone, M.L. Arvanitis
- Surgery/Gynecology/Obstetrics – “Y-V Anoplasty for Anal Stenosis” Co-Authors: Drs. B. Gingold, M.L. Arvanitis
Awards
- 2019 – “NJ Top Docs”
- 2018 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2017 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2016 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2015 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2014 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2013 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- January 2013 – “Top Doctors” in the New York Metro Area The Castle Connolly Guide
- April 2013 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- Jan 2012-2013 – “Best Doctors in America” 2012-2013 database
- November 2012 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- April 2012 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- November 2011 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- May 2011 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- Jan 2011-2012 – “Best Doctors in America” 2011-2012 database
- April 2010 – “Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area for 5 Years” – The Castle Connolly Guide
- June 2009 – Chief Resident Award for Excellence in Teaching
- September 2007 – Cambridge Who’s Who Registry2007-2008
- June 2007 – “Chairman’s Award” – Attending surgeon recognized for innovation and clinical excellence at Monmouth Medical Center Department of Surgery
- 2007-2008 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- September 2006 – Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area The Castle Connolly Guide
- June 2006 – “Golden Apple” Award For excellence in clinical teaching at Monmouth Medical Center
- September 2005 – “Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- January 2001 – “Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area” The Castle Connolly Guide
- November 1998 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 1992-1997 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- June 1997 – Chief Resident Award for Excellence in Teaching
- June 1991 – Edward Lance Memorial Teaching Award for Excellence in Surgical Resident Education
Roy M. Dressner, DO, FACS
Education
- New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY Doctor of Osteopathy
- New York University, New York, NY B.A. – Biology
Internship/ Residency/ Fellowship
- St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY Fellowship – Colon/Rectal Surgery
- Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ Residency – General Surgery
- Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY Internship – Transitional Internship
Specialties
- Minimally invasive general
- Colon and rectal surgery
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, 9/25/99
- Recertification June 2008
- Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, 9/14/1998
- Recertification December 2008
Hospital Affiliations
- RWJ BarnabasHealth – Monmouth Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian – Riverview Medical Center/ Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Academic/ Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Administrative Positions Held
- Councilor New Jersey Chapter American College of Surgeons
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery Drexel University of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
- Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography – An Objective Evaluation of Anastomotic Perfusion in Colorectal Surgery. Bogdan Protniak, M.D., Anthony M. Dinallo, M.D.,M.P.H., William P. Boyan Jr., M.D., Roy M. Dressner, D.O., FASCRS, Michael L. Arvanitis, M.D., FASCRS
The American Surgeon. 2015, June, 81 (6) 580-84 - Testicular Metastasis from Ileal Carcinoid Dimitri Danikas, MD, Robyn Sachs, MD, Roy M. Dressner, DO, Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 2001, Sept., Vol. 44 pp 1365-1366
- Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma and their Relation to Colon Lesions Dimitri Danikas, MD, Robyn Sachs, MD, Spiro Theodorou, MD, Ernest Ginalis, MD, Roy M. Dressner, DO, Michael L. Arvanitis, MD. American College of Surgeons: New Orleans, LA.
Awards
- “NJ Top Docs” – 2019
- “Top Doctor”– Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine 2018
- “Top Doctor”– Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine 2017
- “Top Doctor” – Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine 2016
- “Top Doctor” – Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine 2015
- “Top Doctor” – Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine 2014
- “Top Doctor” – Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine 2013
- “America’s Top Surgeon” – Consumers Research Council of America 2013
- “Best Doctors in America” – 2012-2013 Best Doctors database
- “Top Doctor” – Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine 2012
- “America’s Top Surgeon” – Consumers Research Council of America 2012
- “Top Doctor” – Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine 2011
- “Best Doctors in America” – 2011-2012 Best Doctors database
- “America’s Top Surgeon” – Consumers Research Council of America 2010-2011
- “America’s Top Surgeon” – Consumers Research Council of America 2007-2008
- Cambridge Who’s Who Registry – 2006-2007
- “America’s Top Physician” – Consumers Research Council of America 2005-2006
- “America’s Top Physician” – Consumers Research Council of America 2004-2005
- “America’s Top Physician” – Consumers Research Council of America 2002-2003
- John C. Borden Memorial Survey Award for proficiency and outstanding service in general surgery – Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ
Frank J. Borao, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Education
- Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School – Doctor of Medicine
- Montclair State University – Bachelor of Science
Internship/ Residency/ Fellowship
- Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery – New York Medical College
- Advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal / bariatric surgery fellowship
- Monmouth Medical Center – General surgery residency
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center – General surgery residency
Specialties
- Minimally invasive general, foregut
- Bariatric surgery
Board Certifications
- Passed the 2010 ABS Recertification Exam (valid until 2021)
- Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery
- Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- RWJ BarnabasHealth – Monmouth Medical Center/ Community Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian – Riverview Medical Center/ Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Academic/ Professional Affiliations
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
- Monmouth Surgical Society
- The New Jersey Society of Surgeons
- New Jersey American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Chapter Member
Administrative Positions Held
- Director of the Center for Esophageal and Gastric Surgery – Monmouth Medical Center
- Director of Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery – Monmouth Medical Center
- Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery – Drexel University School of Medicine
Publications
- “Unique Case of Intraabdominal Polyorchidism: A Case Study” by Javier Otero, Natalie Ben-Yakar, Biruk Alemayehu, Steven D. Kozusko, Frank Borao and Thomas S. Vates III.
- Repair of Flank and Inguinal Hernia in Conjunction with the Bony Anchoring Reinforcement System (BARS). Andrew I. Elkwood, Frank J. Borao, Russell L. Ashinoff, Matthew R. Kaufman, Michael I. Rose, Amit S. Kharod, Steven J. Binenbaum, John Cece, Tushar R. Patel, Leo R. Otake. Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Reports. Submitted for publication March 2016.
- An argument for routinely performing liver biopsy with bariatric procedures. Kohli, Manpreet K.; Protyniak, Bogdan; Binenbaum, Steven J.; Borao, Frank J.
The American Surgeon, Volume 81, Number 1, January 2015, pp. e40-e42(3). - Laparoscopic Repair of a Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Containing Pancreas. Pham, David V.; Protyniak, Bogdan; Borao, Frank J. The American Surgeon, Volume 81, Number 1, January 2015, pp. e16-e17(2).
- Analysis of Reoperations After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. David Chiapaikeo, MD, Molly Schultheis, MD, Bogdan Protyniak, MD, Paul Pearce, MD, Frank J. Borao, MD, and Steven J. Binenbaum, MD. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons . 2014 Oct-Dec; 18(4).
- Complex Incisional Hernias Repaired in Conjunction With The Bony Anchoring Reinforcement System Prevents Hernia Recurrence. Andrew I. Elkwood, Frank J. Borao, Russell L. Ashinoff, Matthew R. Kaufman, Michael I. Rose, Amit S. Kharod, Steven J. Binenbaum, John Cece, Tushar R. Patel, Leo R. Otake. European Journal of Plastic Surgery August 2014, volume 37, Issue 8, pp 431-436.
- Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernias: Michael Latzko, Frank Borao, Anthony Squillaro, Jonas Mansson, William Barker, Thomas Baker. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons . 2014 Jul-Sep; 18(3)
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Training with Ex-vivo Human Gastric Remnants. Pham DV; Shah A; Borao FJ; Gorcey S. Surgical Endoscopy 2014; 28(1):222-6
- Simultaneous Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair and Sleeve Gastrectomy in the Morbidly Obese. Pham DV; Protyniak B; Binenbaum SJ; Squillaro A; Borao FJ. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2014; 10(2):257-61.
- Totally Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer., Theodorus, Train, Goldfarb, Borao. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2013 17 (4) 607-614.
- Gastric Pouch Perforation after Gastric Band Prolapse during Pregnancy. Gurdeep S. Matharoo, MD, Samir R. Shah, MD, Steven J. Binenbaum, MD, Frank J. Borao, MD. Case Report Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Nov 15, 2014 e2014.00174.
- Prospective single-site case series utilizing an endolumenal tissue anchoring system for revision of post-RYGB stomal and pouch dilatation. Frank Borao, Steven Gorcey, Aaron Capuano. Surgical Endoscopy, September 2010, Volume 24, Issue 9, pp 2308-2313.
- Incisionless Revision of Post-Roux-en-Y bypass stomal and pouch dilatation: multicenter registry results. Horgan, Jacobsen, Weiss, Oldham, Denk, Borao, Gorcey, Watkins, Mobley, Thompson, Spivack, Voellinger, Thompson, Swanstrom, Shah, Haber, Brengman, Schroder. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. Volume 6, Issue 3, May–June 2010, Pages 290–295.
- Laparoscopic Repair of a Free Perforation of a Marginal Ulcer after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Safe Alternative to Open Exploration. Binenbaum, Dressner, Borao. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2007; 11:383-388.
- An Alternative Technique for Creating the Gastrojejunostomy in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Experience with twenty-eight consecutive patients. Teixeira J, Borao FJ, Thomas TA, Cerabona T, Artuso, D. Obesity Surgery 2000; 3:240-4.
- Alternative Operative Techniques in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbidity. Borao FJ; Thomas, TA, Steichen FM Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2001; 5:123-129.
- The amino terminus of Cdk2 binds p21. Moskowitz NK, Borao FJ, Dardashti O, Cohen HD, Germino F. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, CINJ Oncol. Res. 1996; 8(9) 343-52.
- Text book chapter: Alternative Operative Techniques in Gastro-Jejunal Bypass in Morbid Obesity. Borao FJ, Thomas TA, Steichen FM. Surgical textbook chapter in Kremer- Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery. Thieme, New York, 2001.
Awards
- “NJ Top Docs” – 2019
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” for Bariatric Surgery (Nov 2018)
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” for Bariatric Surgery (Nov 2017)
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” for Bariatric Surgery (Nov 2016)
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” for Bariatric Surgery (Nov 2015)
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2014 – Castle Connolly
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” for Bariatric Surgery (Nov 2014)
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” for Bariatric Surgery (Nov 2013)
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2013 – Castle Connolly
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” (2012)
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2012 – Castle Connolly
- Named in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” 2012 edition. Consumer’s Research Council of America
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” for Bariatric Surgery (November 2011)
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2011 – Castle Connolly
- Named in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” 2011 edition. Consumer’s Research Council of America.
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2010 – Castle Connolly
- Received the American Registry 2010 Patient’s Choice Award
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area 13th Ed. Jan 2010. Selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” for Bariatric Surgery (2010)
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2009 – Castle Connolly
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2008 – Castle Connolly
- Named in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” 2007-2008 edition. Consumer’s Research Council of America.
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2007 – Castle Connolly
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors” (November 2007)
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2006 – Castle Connolly
- Named in “America’s Top Doctors” – Castle Connolly Guide 2006
- Named in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” 2005–2006 edition. Consumer’s Research Council of America
- New York Metro Area Top Doctors 2005 – Castle Connolly
- Listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine under the “Top Doctors 2005” (September 2005)
- Named in “America’s Top Doctors” – Castle Connolly Guide 2005.
- Monmouth Medical Center Chairman’s Award to the attending surgeon recognized for innovation and clinical excellence – June 2005
- Named in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” 2004–2005 edition. Consumer’s Research Council of America.
- Winner of the “TOP GUN” award at the Yale University laparoscopic skills camp directed by Dr. James Rosser (Feburary 2000).
- Recipient of the Dr. Cyril S. Arvanitis award given to the surgical resident who has epitomized the important virtues of dependability, efficiency and promptness in the conduct of his work (June 1999).
- Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (1998).
- First prize winner for best housestaff paper at Monmouth Medical Center: Intraoperative Quantitative Assessment of the Adequacy of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection using Faxitron Imaging (1998).
Steven J. Binenbaum, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Dr. Steven J. Binenbaum is fellowship trained and board-certified in general surgery with advanced training in laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery with over 15 years of experience. He completed six years of general surgery residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. During training he participated in multiple clinical research projects which were published in nationally recognized surgical journals. He was awarded Ellen M. Cosgrove, MD house staff research award, a Resident Achievement Award from Society of Laparo-endoscopic Surgeons and Dr. Cyril S. Arvanitis award upon graduation in 2007. He is a graduate of Stony Brook University, NY, with a Bachelor’s “cum laude” degree in Biochemistry and earned his medical degree from St. George’s University in the West Indies.
Following residency, Dr. Binenbaum gained additional training in Minimally Invasive Surgery in the field of Bariatric/Metabolic surgery at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University in New York City. As a fellow, he worked to advance the field of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and was one of the first training surgeons to perform this type of surgery using a flexible endoscope. He also continued surgical research which resulted in multiple publications. Dr. Binenbaum became the first to perform single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) at Monmouth Medical Center.
Dr. Binenbaum returned to practice surgery as a member of Central Jersey Specialty Surgical Associates (CJSSA) in 2008. He continued the practice of advanced minimally invasive general and bariatric surgery, but further expanded his expertise in the field of revisional bariatric and foregut surgery. In 2020 he co-authored a book, “Revisional Foregut Surgery”. Dr. Binenbaum is a Chief of Bariatric Surgery Program at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. He continues to be involved in teaching and mentoring surgical residents at Monmouth Medical Center and Community Hospital as Clinical Assistant Professor, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School.
Dr. Steven J. Binenbaum is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS).
Education
- St. George’s University, School of Medicine – Grenada, WI -Medical Doctor (M.D.)
- SUNY Stony Brook – Stony Brook, NY – Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (Cum Laude)
Internship/ Residency/ Fellowship
- Monmouth Medical Center – Long Branch, NJ – General Surgery Residency, Chief Surgical Resident
- St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital – New York, NY – Minimally Invasive/Laparoscopic Surgery Fellowship
Specialties
- Minimally invasive general, foregut
- Bariatric surgery
Board Certification
- American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- RWJ BarnabasHealth – Monmouth Medical Center/ Community Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian – Riverview Medical Center/ Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Academic/ Professional Affiliations
- Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Member, New Jersey Chapter of American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Administrative Positions Held
- Chapter Councilor – New Jersey Chapter, American College of Surgeons
- Monmouth Medical Center – Clinical Teaching Supervisor, Surgical Resident Rounds
- Monmouth Medical Center – Clinical Teaching Supervisor for Residents, Operating Room
Publications
- Binenbaum SJ, Goldfarb MA. Inadvertent enterotomy in minimally invasive abdominal surgery. JSLS. 2006;10(3):336–340 (Accepted for publication)
- Binenbaum SJ, Dressner RM, Borao FJ. Laparoscopic repair of a free perforation of a marginal ulcer after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a safe alternative to open exploration. JSLS. 2007;11(3):383–388 (Accepted for publication)
- Binenbaum SJ, Teixeira JA, Forrester GJ, Harvey EJ, Afthinos J, Kim GJ, Koshy N, McGinty J, Belsley SJ, Todd GJ. Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy using a flexible endoscope. Arch Surg. 2009; 144:734–738 (Accepted for publication)
- Teixeira J, McGill K, Binenbaum S, Forrester G. Laparoscopic single-site surgery for placement of an adjustable gastric band: initial experience. Surg Endosc. 2009;23:1409–1414 (Accepted for publication)
- Afthinos JN, Forrester GJ, Binenbaum SJ, Harvey EJ, Kim GJ, Teixeira JA. Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy using flexible endoscopy: Saline infiltration gallbladder fossa dissection technique. Surg Endosc. 2009;23:2610-4 (Accepted for publication)
Awards
- Bachelor of Science, Cum laude honors – Stony Brook University – Stony Brook, NY
- Resident Achievement Award – Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Chief Surgical Resident – Monmouth Medical Center – Long Branch, NJ
- Dr. Cyril S. Arvanitis Award of Monmouth Medical Center – Long Branch, NJ – For the surgical resident who has epitomized the important virtues of dependability, efficiency, and promptness in the conduct of his work
- America’s Top Surgeons – April 2011 – Consumer Research Council of America
- America’s Top Surgeons – April 2012 – Consumer Research Council of America
- America’s Top Surgeons – April 2013 – Consumer Research Council of America
- Top Doctors, Bariatric Surgery – November 2014 – New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- Top Doctors, Bariatric Surgery – November 2015 – New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- Top Doctors, Bariatric Surgery – November 2016 – New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- Top Doctors, Bariatric Surgery – November 2017 – New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- Top Doctors, Bariatric Surgery – November 2018 – New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- “NJ Top Docs” – January 2019
Gurdeep S. Matharoo, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Dr. Gurdeep Matharoo is a fellowship trained and board-certified general surgery. He has advanced training in minimally invasive surgery utilizing both laparoscopic and robotic technologies. Dr. Matharoo is a native of Northern Virginia and has been treating patients in Monmouth County, New Jersey since 2008. He completed his medical education at the American University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten. He continued in a general surgery residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Matharoo continued to receive additional training in minimally invasive surgery at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. During training Dr. Matharoo received multiple awards from teaching faculty, highest in-training exam scores and a Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparo-endoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Matharoo has a strong dedication to instructing medical students and residents. He has been the surgical clerkship director at Monmouth Medical Center for Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Drexel University School of Medicine. Dr. Matharoo is also the Associate Program Director of the general surgery residency program. He is continually involved in education and performance improvement in hospital-wide initiatives. Dr. Matharoo is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Dr. Matharoo has authored multiple surgical research papers that have been published into prestigious medical journals and presented at local and national meetings. Dr. Matharoo served as an author and an editor for a first-of-its-kind textbook on revisional foregut surgery. He is a consultant for outside hospitals when they are searching for performance improvement.
Dr. Matharoo is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is a council member of the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.
His clinical interests lie in gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, hernia surgery, splenic, and adrenal surgery. Dr. Matharoo is always accepting new patients.
Education
- American University of the Caribbean – Cupecoy, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles (M.D.)
- George Mason University – Fairfax, Virginia – Bachelor of Science in Biology
Internship/Residency/ Fellowship
- Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ – General Surgery Residency – Chief Surgical Resident
- Staten Island University Hospital – Staten Island, NY – Advanced Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship
Specialties
- Minimally invasive general surgery
- Bariatric surgery
Board Certification
- American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- RWJ Barnabas Health – Monmouth Medical Center/ Community Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian – Riverview Medical Center/ Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Academic/ Professional Affiliations
- Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Council Member, New Jersey Chapter of American College of Surgeons
- Chairman Young Fellows Association, New Jersey Chapter of American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Administrative Positions Held
- Monmouth Medical Center – Assistant Program Director – General Surgery Residency Program
- Monmouth Medical Center – Medical Student Clerkship Director – General Surgery Clerkship Rotation
- Drexel University College of Medicine – Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Surgery
Publications
- Matharoo GS and Goldfarb MA. Treatment and outcomes of iatrogenic colon perforations at a community teaching hospital. The American Surgeon, 2012 Sep;78(9):975 – 8
- Matharoo GS, Kalia A, Phatak T, and Bhattacharyya N. Diaphragmatic rupture with gastric volvulus after Heimlich maneuver. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2013;26:502 – 504.
- Matharoo GS, Afthinos JN, Gibbs KE. Urgent laparoscopic cholecystectomy – Is there a weekend effect? Gastroenterology. 2014;146(5):s – 1034.
- Matharoo GS, Afthinos JN, Gibbs KE. Predictors of postoperative venous thromboembolism in colon and rectal surgery. Gastroenterology. 2014; 146(5):s – 1060.
- Matharoo GS, Renick E, Afthinos JN, et al. Chapter 1: Preoperative Evaluation of Bariatric Surgery Patients. In: Huang C, eds. Essentials and Controversies in Bariatric Surgery. Rijeka, Croatia: Intech; 2014: 3 – 31
- Matharoo GS, Shah SR, Binenbaum SJ, Borao FJ. Abdominal catastrophe during pregnancy due to a gastric band. CRSLS. Epub. e2014.00174.
- Matharoo GS, Afthinos JN, Gibbs KE. Trends in splenectomy: where does laparoscopy stand? JSLS. 2014 Oct – Dec;18(4).
Awards
- The David Averbach Award 2008 – 2009
- First-year surgical resident-of-the-year
- Highest Junior ABSITE Score Award 2009-2010
- Surgical resident with the highest score on the Junior ABSITE exam
- The Sills Award 2011-2012
- Surgical resident who has distinguished himself as a teacher of fellow residents and students
- Highest Senior ABSITE Score Award 2011-2012
- Surgical resident with the highest score on the Senior ABSITE exam
- Charles L. Zukaukus Award 2012-2013
- Surgical resident who has best demonstrated precision, thoroughness and meticulous attention in the care of his/her patients.
- Clinical Science – 3rd Place Award December 1, 2012
- Awarded at the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons annual meeting for the paper “Incidence and management of bile duct leaks after cholecystectomy”
- The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons – Resident Achievement Award
Paul A. Kolarsick, MD, DABS
Paul A.J. Kolarsick, MD, FACS is a double-board certified colorectal and general surgeon. He completed his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University prior to earning his medical degree at New Jersey Medical School, UMDNJ. Dr. Kolarsick completed general surgical residency training at Monmouth Medical Center and went on to colorectal surgery fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic Florida.
Dr. Kolarsick’s clinical interests include using minimally invasive surgical techniques (such robotic and laparoscopic surgery), and enhanced recovery protocols to improve patient outcomes. He is dedicated to providing his patients with advanced surgical treatment while focusing on compassionate, quality care.
Fellowship: Colorectal Surgery
- Cleveland Clinic Florida – Weston, Florida 2018 – 2019
Residency: General Surgery
- Monmouth Medical Center – Long Branch, New Jersey 2013 –2018
Education
- Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School – Doctor of Medicine 2009 – 2013
- Vanderbilt University, BS in Biological Sciences 2004 – 2008
Board Certification
- American Board of Surgery – 2018
Publications
- Kolarsick P., Sacchi M., Spinelli A., Wexner, SD. Colorectal Cancer Surgery in the Elderly: the role of Minimally Invasive Surgery. European Journal of Surgical Oncology.
- Dinallo A., Kolarsick P., Boyan W., James A., Newman J., Yalamanchili P., Dressner R., Arvanitis M (in press). Does routine use of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography prevent anastomotic leak? A retrospective cohort analysis. The American Journal of Surgery. 218; 136-139. 2019.
- Kozusco, S., Kolarsick, P., Ginalis, E. “Acute cholangitis in patient with Kluyvera cryocrescens bacteremia”; A case report and literature review. Case Studies in Surgery. Vol 2, No. 4. 2016
- Kolarsick, P., Kolarsick, M., Goodwin, C. “Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin”. Site Specific Cancer Series: Skin Cancer. Muehlbauer, P. & McGowan, C. (Editors). Chapter 1: 1-11. ONS, 2009.
Pending Publication
- Kolarsick P., Strombom P., Wexner SD. Elective surgery for complicated diverticulitis. Diverticulitis—A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Garfinkle R & Sylla P (Editors). Springer Nature. Chapter.
- Kolarsick P., Wexner SD. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndrome: 19 year old patient with severe rectal involvement. Dilemmas in Abdominal Surgery: A Case-Based Approach. Barreto SG & Shrikhande SV (Editors). Chapter.
Organizations
- American Society of Colorectal Surgeons: Candidate Member
- American College of Surgeons: Associate Fellow
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Member
- American Medical Association: Member
- Graduate Medical Education Committee, Monmouth Medical Center: 2013-2018
Awards & Merits
- Certification of da Vinci System Training as a Resident or Fellow (certificate pending).
- The Cyril S. Arvanitis Memorial Award. 2018
- “Awared to the resident who has epitomized the virtues of dependability, efficiency and promptness in the conduct of his work”
- Michael A. Goldfarb MD Surgical Research Award. 2017
- Ellen J Cosgrove Housestaff Research Award Competition. June 2017
- Project: Does routine use of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography prevent anastomotic leak? A retrospective cohort analysis
- American College of Surgeons Annual Conference Jeopardy Team 2016
- New Jersey Chapter of American College of Surgeons Jeopardy Team 2015 & 2016
- New Jersey Medical School Alumni Award Scholarship Recipient: 2012
