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Seth Kipnis, MD, General Surgery, Neptune, NJ

SethMKipnisMDFACS, FASMBS(He/Him)

General Surgery • Neptune, NJ

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Medical Director of Bariatric and Robotic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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  • Office

    19 Davis Ave
    4th Floor
    Neptune, NJ 07753
    Phone+1 732-897-2300

Summary

  • Medical director of the Bariatric and Robotics Surgery Programs at Jersey Shore University Medical center, an accredited Bariatric Center of Excellence.
    Core Assistant Professor of Surgery - Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
    Certified Intuitive Surgical DaVinci Proctor

    • Gastric Sleeve Weight-Loss Surgery at Jersey Shore

    Kristina knew she had to make a change in her life. She had never struggled with her weight before she got pregnant, but after the birth of her daughter, she fe

    Director of Bariatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    Jersey Shore Advanced Surgical Associates

    Seth Kipnis, M.D. Chief, Robotic Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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    Kipnis Surgery

    Dr. Seth M. Kipnis is a minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeon robotic and bariatric surgeon. He is fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopy and endoscop

Clinical Expertise

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding, Colonic diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, Appendicitis, Umbilical hernia, Hepatic abscess, Gallstone pancreatitis, Endoscopy, Gallstone ileus, Biliary dyskinesia, Gastrointestinal cancer, Gastric cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Hiatal hernia, Gastric outlet obstruction, Achalasia, Colonic obstruction, Bariatric medicine, Morbid obesity, Skin infections, Stomach cancer, Soft tissue cancer, Peritoneal dialysis, Laparoscopy, Minimally invasive surgery, Diverticular abscess, Colo-vesicular fistula, Adenocarcinoma of the colon, Sigmoid resection, Colostomy, Loop colostomy, Ileostomy, G-tube placement, Skin and soft tissue procedures, Lymph node biopsy, Diaphragmatic hernia, Upper GI Endoscopy, Modified Heller myotomy, Paraesophageal hernia repair, Abscesses, Bleeding gastric ulcers, Perforated gastric ulcers, Pyloroplasty, Gastrectomy, Jejunal diverticula, Meckel's diverticulum, Femoral hernia, Sliding hernia, Incarcerated hernia, Epigastric hernia, Incisional hernia, Lumbar hernia, Parastomal hernia, Pyloromyotomy, Bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Pyogenic liver abscess, Gallbladder adenoma, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Adrenal surgery, Laparoscopic adrenalectomy, Inguinal hernias, Subclavian catheter placement, Bowel obstruction, Abscess incision and drainage, General / Gastrointestinal surgery, Hernia surgery / Abdominal wall reconstruction, Minimally invasive bariatric surgery, Robotic surgery, Colon surgery, Psoas abscess, Sigmoid cancer, Robotic colorectal surgery, Laparoscopic colectomy, Appendectomy, Diaphragmatic surgery, Splenectomy, Laparoscopic splenectomy, Spleen preservation, Nissen fundoplication, Small bowel surgery, Ileostomy reversal, Gastric restrictive surgery, Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band removal, Robotic bariatric surgery, Appendiceal cancer, Appendiceal carcinoid, Appendiceal neuroendocrine tumors, Lymph node excision, Laparoscopic appendectomy, Laparoscopic hernia repair, Laparoscopic gastrectomy, Laparoscopic jejunostomy, Laparoscopic ileostomy, Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, Gatroesophageal reflux, Gallbladder disease, Skin and soft tissue infections

Education & Training

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2006
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 2000
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterBA, Health and Society, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ASMBS, 2015
  • DaVinci Surgical 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Perforated ulcer in the Gastric Remnant after Roux-En-y Bypass Presenting as Acute Cholecytitis  
    Khea Tan, MD; Jason Silvers, MD; and Seth Kipnis, MD, Bariatric Times, 7/21/2023
  • A novel presentation of alcohol-induced gastric necrosis: a case report  
    Jason Silvers, Shaili Dixit, Khea Tan, Rachel Masia, Abimbola Pratt, Constantine Bulauitan, Dena Arumugam, Seth Kipnis, Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 12/30/2022
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Requiring Conversion to a Partial Gastrectomy with Paraesophageal Hernia Repair  
    Grille VJ, You D, Kipnis S, Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 5/4/2021
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Robotic Excision of Retroperitoneal Duplication Cyst
    Silvers J, Tan K, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Long Beach, CA, 3/15/2025
  • Robotic Enucleation of a Gastric Lipoma
    Tan K, Cassidy J, Silvers J, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Long Beach, CA, 3/13/2025
  • Robotic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Reversal.
    Silvers J, Cassidy J, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Long Beach, CA, 3/12/2025
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Press Mentions

  • Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Weight Loss Program Is New Jersey’s First Comprehensive Center with Adolescent and Obesity Medicine Qualifications
    Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Weight Loss Program Is New Jersey’s First Comprehensive Center with Adolescent and Obesity Medicine QualificationsDecember 22nd, 2023
  • Ozempic, Wegovy under investigation for side effects like suicidal ideation, hair loss
    Ozempic, Wegovy under investigation for side effects like suicidal ideation, hair lossJanuary 9th, 2024
  • Certified Bariatric Center
    Certified Bariatric CenterDecember 20th, 2023
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Committees

  • Member, OR Governing Board Committee - JSUMC 2019 - Present
  • Member, OR Block Committee 2019 - Present
  • Medical Director, Robotic Surgery 2018 - Present
  • Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery 2012 - Present
  • Board member, Conventus - Claims Committee 2017 - 2023
  • Medical Director, Jackson Surgical Center 2016 - 2019
  • Medical Executive Commitee, Jackson Surgical Center 2015 - 2019
  • Ad Hoc member, Medical Executive Committee 2013 - 2018

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • HMH Websitehttps://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/hmh-bariatric-and-general-surgery-neptune
  • Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kipnisseth
  • youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu504kkXjQtbVhSkfyWllfw

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