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Vishal Mehta MD
Dr. Mehta stands out as a deeply compassionate and skilled surgeon, boasting an impressive track record of over 3,000 weight loss operations, more than 1,000 body sculpting surgeries, and upwards of 2,000 endoscopies. His extensive experience in combining Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery with Body Contouring is unparalleled, dedicating over twenty years to aiding individuals not only in shedding significant weight but in achieving their ideal physique.
His practice is celebrated by countless satisfied patients, evidenced by hundreds of five-star ratings and glowing testimonials, positioning him as one of the most esteemed and seasoned surgeons in his field, noted for his remarkably low rate of complications.
Dr. Mehta is a pioneer in the surgical community, being one of the first globally to conduct Robotic Bariatric Surgery, and among the inaugural surgeons in the United States to perform Gastric Plication, Single Incision Gastric Sleeve, Incisionless Endoscopic Revisions, and has led the development of certain revision techniques.
Moreover, he is part of an exclusive group of surgeons who tackle the demanding task of removing excess skin and performing Tummy Tucks on larger patients, alongside performing sophisticated aesthetic body sculpting procedures.
Vishal Mehta M.D.
Dr. Mehta stands out as a deeply compassionate and skilled surgeon, boasting an impressive track record of over 3,000 weight loss operations, more than 1,000 body sculpting surgeries, and upwards of 2,000 endoscopies. His extensive experience in combining Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery with Body Contouring is unparalleled, dedicating over twenty years to aiding individuals not only in shedding significant weight but in achieving their ideal physique.
His practice is celebrated by countless satisfied patients, evidenced by hundreds of five-star ratings and glowing testimonials, positioning him as one of the most esteemed and seasoned surgeons in his field, noted for his remarkably low rate of complications.
Dr. Mehta is a pioneer in the surgical community, being one of the first globally to conduct Robotic Bariatric Surgery, and among the inaugural surgeons in the United States to perform Gastric Plication, Single Incision Gastric Sleeve, Incisionless Endoscopic Revisions, and has led the development of certain revision techniques.
Moreover, he is part of an exclusive group of surgeons who tackle the demanding task of removing excess skin and performing Tummy Tucks on larger patients, alongside performing sophisticated aesthetic body sculpting procedures.
Our practice has helped more people than seen in this photo.
BARIATRIC SURGERY
Sleeve Gastrectomy
RNY Gastric Bypass
Gastric Plication
Laparoscopic and Robotic Revision Surgery
Laparoscopic Lap-Band® / Realize-band®
Gastric Band over Gastric Bypass
DaVinci® ROBOTIC SURGERY
Robotic Gastric Bypass
ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY
Stomaphyx® Procedure: Endoscopic Incision-less reduction of stomach pouch
Overstitch® Procedure: Endoscopic Incision-less reduction of stomach pouch
BODY CONTOURING
Abdominoplasty (Tummy-Tuck)
Reverse Abdominoplasty
Mini-abdominoplasty
Belt Abdominoplasty
Lower Body Lift
Upper Body Lift
Mini-Inner Thigh Lift
Arm Lift
Mini-Arm Lift
Liposuction (including Power Assisted Lipo, Laser & VASER Lipo)
Brazilian Butt Lifts
Fat transfer to Breasts, Buttocks, and Calves
Women's Soft Definition Body Sculpting
Men's High Definition Body Sculpting (6-pack)
Large Volume Liposuction
REVISION SURGERIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Sleeve Gastrectomy
RNY Gastric Bypass
Lap Band®
Realize Band®
Gastric Plication
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
Horizontal Gastroplasty
Mason’s Loop Gastric Bypass
Fobi-pouch
Marginal ulcers
Jejuno-Ileal Bypass
Non-adjustable Gastric Band
ENDOSCOPY
Gastric Balloons for weight loss
Upper GI Endoscopy
Stomaphyx Procedure: Incision-less Endoscopic Revision of Gastric Pouch
Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Gastric strictures
Endoscopic Fibrin Glue Injection of Gastric Leaks and Fistulas
EDUCATION:
UNDERGRADUATE (Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biochemistry)
State University of New York at Stony Brook (1988 – 1992)
MEDICAL SCHOOL
New York Medical College, NY (1992 – 1996)
GENERAL SURGERY INTERNSHIP AND RESIDENCY
New York Methodist Hospital (1996 – 2001)
BARIATRIC / LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FELLOWSHIP
St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ (2001 – 2002)
Under Robert Brolin, Past President, American Society of Bariatric Surgery
& W. Peter Geis, Past President, Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Participated in teaching surgical fellows Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Saint Peter’s University Hospital: Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Program
PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
1. Mehta M, Mehta V, Ortiz J: Characteristics of Lynch Syndrome with clarification of risk factors and appropriate management. Contemporary Surgery Jan/Feb, pp 9-12, 1997
2. Gorecki P, Schein M, Mehta V, Wise L: Surgeons and infectious disease specialists- different attitude towards common surgical infections. Surgical Infections, 2000;115-123
3. Mehta V: Quantitative measurement of peripheral neuropathy in dialysis dependent patients. Annual Nephrology Conference, SUNY Stony Brook 1992
4. Mehta V: Use of alpha interferon for treating chronic myelogenous leukemia in pregnancy. High Risk Obstetric Conference, Westchester County Medical Center,1996
5. Mehta V: Optimal Nutrition for Intensive Care Unit Patients. Surgical Conference, Dept. of Surgery, Westchester County Medical Center, 1996
6. Mehta V: The role of extra-anatomical surgical renal revascularization in patients with aneurysmal degeneration of reverse saphenous vein grafts after aorto-renal bypass for occlusive disease. The 83rd Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, New Orleans, LA 1997
7. Mehta V: Femoral artery thrombosis: Complications of vascular hemostatic device – Vasoseal. The 83rd Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, New Orleans, LA 1997
8. Mehta V: Frey Syndrome: A complication of carotid endarterectomy. The 83rd Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, New Orleans, LA 1997
9. Mehta V: Leg contracture as a complication of subfascial endoscopic perforator vein surgery (SEPS). The 84th Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, Orlando, FL 1998
10. Mehta V: The significance of routine postoperative 12-lead EKG changes and creatine kinase (CK-MB) elevation in patients with major vascular surgery. The 84th Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, Orlando, FL 1998
11. Mehta V: Kasabach Merritt Syndrome: Hemangioma with unfavorable prognosis. The 85th Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, San Francisco, CA 1999
12. Mehta V: Tubo-ovarian abscess presenting as bilateral incarcerated femoral hernia. The 85th Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, San Francisco, CA 1999
13. Mehta V: A short cut to pulmonary venous pressure measurements & literature review. Internal jugular catheterization – An anomaly! The 85th Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, San Francisco, CA 1999
14. Mehta V: Lemierre Syndrome: An old disease in a new millennium. The 85th Annual Clinical Congress, ACS, San Francisco, CA 1999
15. Mehta V: Functional Aspects of Bariatric Surgery for the Young Surgeon. Grand Rounds, Saint Peters University Hospital, March 2002
16. Mehta V, Andrei V: Antecolic / Antegastric approach to Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. A safe alternative. Annual Clinical Congress, SAGES, New Orleans, LA 2002
17. Koren J, Brolin R, Mehta V: Complications of routine use of drains in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. 20th annual meeting of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, Boston, MA, June 2003
18. Mehta V: Invited speaker; Review and Update of Gastric Bypass Surgery, Bayonne Medical Center, October 2003
19. Mehta V: Update on Bariatric Surgery, Grand Rounds for Department of Medicine at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, January 2004
20. Mehta V: Aspects of Gastric Bypass. Invited Speaker for New Jersey Dietetic Association, April 2004
21. Kowalski C, Mehta V, Brolin R: Use of Fibrin Glue as Treatment of Leaks in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. 21st annual meeting of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, San Diego, CA, June 2004
22. Ebert E, Mehta V, Das K: Activation Antigens on Colonic T Cells in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Effects of IL-10. Clinical and Experimental Immunology, 2004
23. Mehta V: Invited Speaker; Bariatric Program Startup, Raritan Bay Medical Center, June 2004
24. Mehta V: Invited Speaker; Weight Loss Surgery, Health and Wellness Fair, Edison, NJ, November 2004
25. Mehta V: Invited Speaker; Bariatric Surgery, Bridges Club at Raritan Bay Medical Center, May 2005
26. Mehta V: Invited Speaker; Update in Bariatric Surgery, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, New Jersey, June 2005
27. Mehta V: Invited speaker; Update in Bariatric Surgery, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, Raritan Bay Medical Center, New Jersey, Sept 2005
28. Ebert E, Mehta V: Human intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes keep TNF-alpha levels low by cell uptake and feedback inhibition of transcription. Cellular Immunology 241, 2006. Cellular Immunology 241, 2006
BARIATRIC SURGERY
Sleeve Gastrectomy
RNY Gastric Bypass
Gastric Plication
Laparoscopic and Robotic Revision Surgery
Laparoscopic Lap-Band® / Realize-band®
Gastric Band over Gastric Bypass
DaVinci® ROBOTIC SURGERY
Robotic Gastric Bypass
ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY
Stomaphyx® Procedure: Endoscopic Incision-less reduction of stomach pouch
Overstitch® Procedure: Endoscopic Incision-less reduction of stomach pouch
BODY CONTOURING
Abdominoplasty (Tummy-Tuck)
Mini-abdominoplasty
Belt Abdominoplasty
Lower Body Lift
Mini-Inner Thigh Lift
Arm Lift
Mini-Arm Lift
Liposuction (including Power Assisted Lipo, Laser & VASER Lipo)
Brazilian Butt Lifts
Fat transfer to Breasts, Buttocks, and Calves
High Definition Body Sculpting (6-pack)
Large Volume Liposuction
REVISION SURGERIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Sleeve Gastrectomy
RNY Gastric Bypass
Lap Band®
Realize Band®
Gastric Plication
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
Horizontal Gastroplasty
Mason’s Loop Gastric Bypass
Fobi-pouch
Marginal ulcers
Jejuno-Ileal Bypass
Non-adjustable Gastric Band
ENDOSCOPY
Gastric Balloons for weight loss
Upper GI Endoscopy
Stomaphyx Procedure: Incision-less Endoscopic Revision of Gastric Pouch
Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Gastric strictures
Endoscopic Fibrin Glue Injection of Gastric Leaks and Fistulas
OTHER ABDOMINAL SURGERY
Dr. Mehta is a board certified general surgeon, and offers a vast variety of cases. These include the following:
Gallbladder
Acid Reflux (GERD), Hiatal Hernia
All types of abdominal wall hernias
Laparoscopic Lysis of adhesions
Stomach surgery
Small Intestine Surgery
Appendix removal
LAPAROSCOPIC WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
TUCKS, LIFTS & SKIN REMOVAL
BODY CONTOURING
PRINCETON, NJ OFFICE
1 Academy Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
OLD BRIDGE, NJ OFFICE
2 Hospital Plaza, Suite 470, Old Bridge, NJ
PRINCETON, NJ OFFICE
1 Academy Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
OLDBRIDGE, NJ OFFICE
2 Hospital Plaza, Suite 470, Old Bridge, NJ