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3 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dena Arumugam, MD, FACS, is a board-certified gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques. She offers comprehensive surgical weight loss management, including the use of weight loss medication, and is also certified in obesity medicine. Dr. Arumugam’s expertise extends to a wide range of inpatient & outpatient general surgical procedures, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and other abdominal surgeries. Patients appreciate Dr. Arumugam’s attentive, caring approach and her commitment to developing personalized surgical plans tailored to their individual needs.
Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Arumugam held leadership, research, and volunteer positions within the medical field, including roles as an Instructor at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Department of Surgery and Assistant Professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Her extensive …research background encompasses a variety of general surgical diseases, with a particular focus on optimizing outcomes after bariatric surgery. Dr. Arumugam is dedicated to providing safe, exceptional care using the most advanced tools and techniques. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the Obesity Medicine Association.
Dr. Arumugam is a valuable addition to our surgical faculty practice in the HOPE Tower, collaborating with a team of experienced, board-certified surgeons. The practice's location, adjacent to Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, provides Dr. Arumugam with access to state-of-the-art technology and a comprehensive range of support services for patients and their families.
Dr. Arumugam is an expert in the following procedures:
Appendectomy
Chemotherapy port placement
Colon surgery
Complex abdominal wall reconstruction
Feeding tube placement (gastrostomy, jejunostomy)
Gallbladder surgery
Gastric banding/removal
Hiatal/diaphragm hernia
Hidradenitis
Liver biopsy/abscess
Lymph node biopsy
Medical weight loss
Ostomy reversal
Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement
Pilonidal cyst
Reflux surgery, fundoplication
Revisional weight loss surgery
Roux en y gastric bypass
Skin abscess
Skin lesions
Sleeve gastrectomy
Small intestinal surgery
Soft tissue masses
Spleen surgery
Stomach surgery
Therapeutic & diagnostic endoscopy
Ventral/umbilical/epigastric/incisional/inguinal/femoral hernia
Wound debridements
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Hebrew, Spanish
- NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island
- 3 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Dena G Arumugam, MD | Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo, MD | Dr. Andre George Giannakopoulos, MD | Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS, MD |
| Bariatric Surgery | Bariatric Surgery | Bariatric Surgery | Bariatric Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 31 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Hebrew, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Neptune , NJ | Freehold , NJ | East Meadow , NY | NEW YORK , NY |
| Med School: University Of Lagos College Of Medicine | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: Albany Medical Center | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dena G Arumugam
Medical Specialties
Dr. Dena G Arumugam has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Dena G Arumugam has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Surgery
General Surgery, 2017
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island2017
Residency
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Hospital2016
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