Procedures
Breast Surgery
Dr. Priolo, Dr. Yrad, Dr. Bhandari, and Dr. Kathuria possess extensive expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of breast conditions, including infections, benign tumors, and malignancies.
Commonly performed procedures include:
- Needle Biopsy
- Needle-Guided Excisional Biopsy
- Breast Conservation Therapy (Oncoplastics)
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphadenectomy
Colo-Rectal Surgery
We provide comprehensive care for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, and anus. Our expertise covers a wide spectrum of disorders such as colon and rectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and functional issues like rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and other related concerns.
Our surgical team brings extensive experience in all types of colorectal procedures. We specialize in minimally invasive techniques, primarily laparoscopic surgery, for colon and rectal conditions. These minimally invasive approaches offer significant benefits, including reduced post-operative pain, faster recovery times, and smaller, less noticeable scars.
Hernia Surgery
What is Hernia?
A hernia typically appears as a bulge along the abdominal wall, belly button, or groin. While pain or discomfort often accompanies it, some hernias may be painless. Symptoms usually worsen with activities such as exercise, straining, or prolonged standing. A hernia that becomes swollen, tender, and cannot be pushed back in may require urgent medical attention.
We provide care for both elective and emergency hernia repairs. Our surgeons have extensive experience repairing all types of hernias, including:
- Umbilical (belly-button)
- Inguinal (groin)
- Abdominal wall, including ventral and incisional hernias
- Recurrent hernias
We offer robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches tailored to your specific hernia and needs. Your surgeon will discuss the best treatment options with you during your consultation.
GERD (Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease)
ANTI-REFLUX AND HIATAL Hernia Surgery
Persistent reflux, commonly known as “heartburn,” that does not improve with medical treatment, as well as moderate to large hiatal hernias, are indications for surgical repair. Reflux symptoms may include upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back or chest, a sour taste in the mouth, and the need to sleep with multiple pillows to prevent nighttime reflux. Breathing difficulties are also common, as reflux can worsen conditions like COPD and reduce lung capacity when the stomach pushes into the chest.
Dr. Zurkovsky, Pahuja, Pasquariello, Kremen, and Mehta bring extensive expertise in minimally invasive hiatal hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery. Dr. Mehta specializes in foregut surgery. These procedures are usually performed laparoscopically, eliminating the need for large abdominal or chest incisions typical of traditional surgeries.
Wound Care
Dr. Jonathan Yrad
Dr. Yrad provides wound care services at all our office locations and wound care center at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ
Dr. Steven Priolo
Dr. Priolo provides wound care services at all our office locations and wound care center at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ
Dr. Eugene Zurkovsky
Dr. Zurkovsky provides wound care services at all our office locations and wound care center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
Dr. Abha Ojha Kathuria
Dr. Ojha Kathuria offers wound care services at both our Brick facilities and the Wound Care Center at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ.
We provide expert care for a wide range of wounds, including:
Wound Care Specialists:
- Diabetic ulcers
- Arterial/ischemic wounds
- Pressure ulcers
- Atypical inflammatory/vasculitic wounds
- Post-surgical wounds
- Radiation soft-tissue injuries and complications
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Neuropathic ulcers
- Traumatic wounds
- Vasculitis
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO)
- Debridement
- Bio-engineered skin grafting
- Compression therapy
- VAC Therapy
- Wound cleansing and advanced dressing selection
- Vascular and Arterial Workups/Doppler Studies
- Pulse Volume Recordings (PVRs)
- Advanced wound healing products
- Split/Full Thickness Skin Graft
- Local Skin/Myo-facial flaps
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery
Welcome to the Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery Institute. We provide a comprehensive range of surgical options and nutrition counseling to support you in achieving your weight loss goals. Our surgical procedures include Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and Lap-Band surgery. Ocean Medical Center is proudly accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
If traditional weight loss methods haven’t been successful, bariatric surgery may be the right solution for you. It remains the only long-term effective treatment for morbid obesity and its related conditions. Bariatric surgery can help improve or resolve type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
Our program is focused on offering safe, effective surgical solutions for those affected by morbid obesity. We are committed to providing exceptional care, not only immediately after surgery but throughout your lifetime. This is a lifelong journey, and we are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way—ensuring your procedure’s success and being a reliable resource whenever you need guidance or assistance.
