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Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD
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Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Toms River, NJ.
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Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Toms River, NJ
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Toms River, NJ.

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Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Toms River, NJ and has 34 years experience. They graduated from Israel Tech Inst, Haifa in 1990 and completed a residency at Allegheny University of Health Sci.They currently practice at DermOne Dermatology Associates of the Garden State, P.C.. At present, Dr. Kamelgard received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kamelgard is board certified in General Surgery.

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Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Wound Repair
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Wound Repair

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Toms River
    111 W Water St, Toms River, NJ 08753
    Monday
    09:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 18:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 15:00

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Jul 21, 2016
I saw Dr Kamelguard on 7/20/2016 at Derm One in Freehold to remove a Cancer Spot on my face. I thought he was a super cool guy! He was easy to talk to and he explained everything ! He took his time! My spot was very deep and I had to go get a second cut then he stiched me up. He sews like my grandmother! 1st Class! It's on my face and I bet you will hardly see a scar. If anyone asked me for a great Surgeon. It would be hands down Dr Kamelgard. Jack (John) Adams Howell. N.J.
Jack Adams in Jackson, NJ — Jul 21, 2016
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Care Philosophy
  • Joseph I. Kamelgard, MD, FACS is one of the most well known New Jersey gastric bypass surgeons. Dedicating his practice exclusively to surgery for morbidly obese patients, Dr. Kamelgard offers a bloodless, multi-disciplinary approach to bariatric surgery. This approach, coupled with Dr. Kamelgard’s emphasis on short-term and long-term patient care enhances the likelihood of success. Dr. Kamelgard and everyone at Lighter for Life® are committed to providing the highest-quality care with empathy and support. Patient satisfaction is of absolute importance to our practice, and we strive to ensure that each bariatric surgery patient meets his or her individual health goals. ** Dr. Joseph Kamelgard’s scientific education and medical training has spanned nearly 25 years, making him one of the most experienced New Jersey gastric bypass surgeons available. He holds two Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University College of Engineering and in Interdisciplinary Biological and Physical Sciences from Touro College. He received his Medical Doctorate (M.D.) from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel, and he graduated “Cum Laude” (top 5%) in his class. Following the completion of his M.D., Dr. Kamelgard completed a one-year internship at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and a five-year General Surgery Residency at Allgheny University of the Health Sciences (formerly Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University Hospital). He has also received additional training in Cardiothoracic Surgery Research and Minimally Invasive Surgery by completing two one-year Fellowships in each. Dr. Kamelgard now applies his extensive medical training to the practice of bariatric surgery in his New Jersey office.** In addition to extensive medical training, Dr. Joseph Kamelgard has held several influential medical positions. He has served as Director of the Center for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Videosurgery, the Obesity Treatment Center, and Laparoscopic Surgery at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. He has also served as Director of the Surgical Residency Mentorship Program, and as Chief of the Division of Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery at New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Kamelgard now focuses primarily on providing bariatric surgery to New Jersey and New York metropolitan area patients suffering from the effects of morbid obesity.** Dr. Kamelgard is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO), the American Obesity Association (AOA), the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS), and the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS). He has also received extensive awards and praise from both the academic and medical communities. In 1998-2001 he was the recipient of the American Medical Association’s “Physician’s Recognition Award.' Dr. Kamelgard is often sought by the press, may be seen or heard giving health interviews on television and radio, and has numerous medical publications.** It is important that expert, skilled gastric bypass surgeons perform your surgery. Please contact Dr. Joseph Kamelgard and Lighter for Life® in New Jersey today for more information about bariatric surgery.

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Biography
  • Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD is a general surgery specialist in Toms River, NJ and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Israel Tech Inst, Haifa in 1990. He specializes in General Surgery.
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Israel Tech Inst, Haifa
    1990
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College Pa
    1992
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Allegheny University of Health Sci
    1997
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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Yes, Dr. Joseph Kamelgard, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.