3.8
29 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Dr. Seth M. Kipnis is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in bariatric and robotic general surgery. He serves as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he is a leader in applying advanced technology to patient care.
His surgical practice is dedicated to providing advanced, minimally invasive solutions for a wide range of conditions. As a bariatric specialist, he performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and complex revisional surgeries. His general surgery expertise includes the robotic repair of all types of hernias (including diaphragmatic and hiatal hernias for reflux), treatment for gallbladder disease and diverticulitis, as well as complex procedures for the spleen and adrenal glands, gastroparesis, and motility disorders of the GI tract.
Dr. Kipnis’s commitment to surgical excellence is demonstrated by numerous accolades, including the …prestigious Theodore Kocher Award for Meticulous Surgical Technique and Outstanding Clinical Judgement, and being named Physician of the Year by the nursing staff. A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Kipnis is a certified proctor for the da Vinci® robotic surgical system and trains other surgeons across the country.
He is also a Core Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, where he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of surgeons. He maintains a YouTube channel, @kipnissurgery, where most of the operations he performs are shown, along with published videos and educational content available to the public.
1. What is bariatric surgery?
It's surgery to help people with obesity lose weight. It works by making the stomach smaller, which helps you feel full with less food and can improve health problems like diabetes.
2. What are the benefits of robotic surgery?
It's a very precise, minimally invasive way to do surgery. It uses tiny cuts instead of a large one. This means you'll have less pain, smaller scars, and a much faster recovery.
3. I have a hernia. Does it need to be repaired?
Yes, hernias need surgery because they don't fix themselves and can get worse. We do surgery to prevent a serious problem where tissue gets stuck. I often use robotic surgery to make the repair strong and help you recover faster.
4. What are the signs of a gallbladder problem?
The most common sign is pain on your upper right side, especially after fatty meals. You might also feel sick to your stomach or bloated. The usual treatment is a simple, minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder.
5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Kipnis?
You can schedule an appointment by calling his office in Neptune:
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| Dr. Seth Michael Kipnis, MD | Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS, MD | Dr. Andre George Giannakopoulos, MD | Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo, MD |
| Bariatric Surgery | Bariatric Surgery | Bariatric Surgery | Bariatric Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 38 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Neptune , NJ | NEW YORK , NY | East Meadow , NY | Freehold , NJ |
| Med School: Albany Medical Center | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Lagos College Of Medicine | |
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General Surgery, 2015










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