Summary

Aziz Merchant, M.D. FACS, is a board certified surgeon who specializes in Bariatric and General surgery. With a specialized focus on weight loss surgical procedures as well as minimally invasive and robotic surgery, Dr. Merchant is committed to providing the best care for his patients. Dr. Merchant covers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient procedures and works closely with each patient to develop a customized surgical plan. He has been practicing for many years and has been very involved in the development of robotic surgery. Prior to joining HMH, Dr. Merchant has served many roles at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS)/University Hospital network. Dr. Merchant’s roles included the Division Chief of General Surgery and MIS and Director of the Surgical Simulation Education program at Rutgers NJMS. Dr. Merchant helped expand the Minimally Invasive and Robotic General Surgery program at University Hospital Newark. Dr. Merchant has conducted extensive research in minimally invasive, foregut, and acute care surgery as well as surgical health disparities. Dr. Merchant will be an excellent addition to the Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center.


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati
  • Emory University Hospitals
  • 28 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Aziz M Merchant has 2 locations

HMH - General and Bariatric - Iselin

1 Wellbrook Pl Fl 3Iselin, NJ 08830

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Dr. Aziz M Merchant, MDPayal SharmaDr. Andre George Giannakopoulos, MDDr. Cheguevara Afaneh, MD
Bariatric SurgeryBariatric SurgeryBariatric SurgeryBariatric Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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24 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English
Edison , NJNew York , NYEast Meadow , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Aziz M Merchant

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Aziz M Merchant has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Aziz M Merchant has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Cancer
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Adrenal Surgery (Adrenalectomy)
  • Colon Cancer
  • Esophageal Achalasia
  • Femoral Hernia
  • General Surgery
  • Hernia
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
  • Laparoscopic General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Splenectomy)
  • Reflux Surgery (Fundoplication)

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

General Surgery, 2008

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Emory University Hospitals2009

Residency

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital2008

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Dr. Aziz Merchant's office is located at 102 James St, Edison, NJ, 08820.
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Dr. Aziz Merchant speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati.
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