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 CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2006 - 2007
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2006
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 2000
University of RochesterBA, Health and Society, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

NJ State Medical License 2001 - 2025
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
Susan B. Deak Award UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2003
Medical Alumni Scholarship SUNY Upstate Medical University, 1996
Eagle Scout Award 1992
Alumni Scholarship University of Rochester, 1992
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

10 citations
Drain-associated intestinal obstruction after laparoscopic gastric bypass.
Ann M. Rogers, Jovenel Cherenfant, Seth Kipnis, Randy S. Haluck
Obesity Surgery. 2007-07-11
A novel presentation of alcohol-induced gastric necrosis: a case report.
Jason Silvers, Shaili Dixit, Khea Tan, Rachel Masia, Abimbola Pratt
Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2022-12-01
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty requiring conversion to partial gastrectomy with paraesophageal hernia repair
Victoria J Grille, David You, Seth Kipnis
Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2021-05-01

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
A unique presentation of perforated duodenal ulcer in a postpartum woman: a case report
Jain A, Azzolini A, Kipnis S, Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 12/17/2020
Robotic Repair of an Incarcerated Right-Sided Diaphragmatic Hernia After Liver Resection
Stuart Campbell, Seth Kipnis, CTS Net, 8/6/2020
Drain-Associated Intestinal Obstruction After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Ann M. Rogers, MD, Jovenel Cherenfant, MD, Seth Kipnis, MD, Randy S. Haluck, MD, Obesity Surgery, 1/1/2007
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Abstracts/Posters

Sleeve Leak Sequela: Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia
Silvers J, Tan K, McCutchen A, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Cleveland, OH, 4/19/2024
Robotic Removal of a Retroperitoneal Schwannoma
Marcucci V, Dhyani J, Silvers J, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Cleveland, OH, 4/19/2024
Robotic Takedown of Cholecystoduodenal Fistula with Cholecystectomy
Dhyani J, Silvers J, Al-Atrache B , Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Cleveland, OH, 4/18/2024
That Doesn’t Go There: Cystic Endosalpingosis in the Lesser Sac
Silvers J, Grille V, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Cleveland, OH, 4/18/2024
Robotic Gastrorrhaphy of Perforated Marginal Ulcer
Silvers J, Al-Atrache B, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Cleveland, OH, 4/17/2024
Robotic GIST Resection after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Purewal J, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Loop Presentation, Montreal, Canada, 4/1/2023
Robotic Partial Splenectomy for Pseudocyst
Purewal J, Dhyani, J, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Loop Presentation, Montreal, Canada, 3/30/2023
Robotic Hiatal Hernia after Open Roux-en-y
Silvers J, Tan K, McCutchen A, Kipnis S., SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Loop Presentation, Montreal, Canada, 3/30/2023
Successful Robotic Repair of Gastro-gastric Fistula Following Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass
Dhyani J, Purewal J, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Loop Presentation, Montreal, Canada, 3/29/2023
Management of Achalasia after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Dhyani J, Grille V, Campbell S, Arumugam D, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Poster Presentation, Denver, CO, 3/19/2022
Robotic Quad Hernia
Grille V, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Loop Presentation, Denver, CO, 3/18/2022
Robotic Roux-en-y Fistulo-jejunostomy
Purewal J, Grille V, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Loop Presentation., Denver, CO, 3/16/2022
Robotic Partial Splenectomy for Upper Pole Splenic Lesion
Grille V, Staab V, Kipnis S, SAGES - Video Loop Presentation, SAGE Annual Meeting Las Vegas, NV, 8/31/2021
Inhibitors of Cyclooxygenase up-regulate the expression of Heat Shock Protein-70 and protect human monocytes and macrophages from the cytotoxic effect of hydrogen pero...
Seth M. Kipnis, MD, Massoumeh Nahvi, PhD, Beatrice Haimovich, PhD, NJ-ACS Chapter Meeting, 9/1/2005
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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 QualificationsDecember 22nd, 2023
Ozempic, Wegovy under investigation for side effects like suicidal ideation, hair lossJanuary 9th, 2024
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
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