Dr. Nicholas Bertha is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. In six years, he has completed over 4,000 procedures. He performs several forms of bariatric surgery including the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNYGB), Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB), Sleeve Gastrectomy, ROSE Procedure, Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG). Dr. Bertha specializes in performing bariatric procedures laparoscopically, averaging 8 to 10 procedures per week.
Dr. Bertha received his medical training from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his DO in 19990. He completed his residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bertha also has specialized training in laparoscopic and bariatric surgical techniques from Mount Sinai Medical center in Manhattan. He is a member of the American society for Bariatric Surgery, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. he is also a Fellow of the American college of Surgeons (FACS).
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics: 95%
Minimum Age: 16 years old
Maximum Age: 70 years old
Surgery Types Performed: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNYGB), Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB), Sleeve Gastrectomy, ROSE Procedure, Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), Vertical BandedGastroplasty (VBG), Band over Bypass, Revisional Surgery, Gallbladder Removal, Hernia Repair
Memberships:
Clinical Experience:
| Laparoscopic Surgery: |
12 Years Experience |
| Bariatric Surgery: |
11 Years Experience |
| Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: |
11 Years Experience |
Total Surgeries:
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: 4000
Lap converted to Open: 3
Average Done Per Week:8
Years Experience With This Type: 11
Average OR Time: 45 minutes
Average Hospital Stay: 2 nights
LAP Band™ : 800
Average Done Per Week:
Years Experience With This Type: 8
Average OR Time: 30 minutes
Average Hospital Stay: Same Day
Revisions: 20
Years Experience With This Type:5
Average OR Time: 2 hours
Average Hospital Stay: 2 nights
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty : 5
Years Experience With This Type:4
Average OR Time: 1 hour
Average Hospital Stay: 2 nights
ROSE Procedure : 1
Years Experience With This Type: <1
Average Hospital Stay: Same Day
Education and Training:
| Medical School: |
UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Residency: |
Morristown Memorial Hospital – Morristown, NJ (finished 1996) |
Specialized Training:
| Name: |
Mt Sinai Course |
| Date: |
5-19-2000 |
| Training Covered: |
Bariatric Surgery |
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Holy Name Hospital,Teaneck, NJ
- Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
- Saint Clare's Hospital, Dover, NJ (Center of Excellence)
- Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ (Center of Excellence)
- Florham Park Surgery Center, Florham Park, NJ
