Anish NihalaniMD, FACS, FASMBS

Meet Dr. Nihalani

Dr. Anish Nihalani is a top-rated surgeon, skilled in both minimally-invasive laparoscopic and
“traditional” approaches to surgery. Dr. Nihalani specializes in state-of-the-art weight-loss surgery, including gastric balloon, sleeve gastrectomy, Lap-Band, gastric bypass surgery as well as general and laparoscopic surgery for an array of issues including hernia repair, gallstones, lipoma and pilonidal cysts. In addition, Dr. Nihalani has significant expertise in breast cancer biopsy procedures and lymph node dissection, as well as mastectomy procedures.

A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Nihalani completed his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, followed by a residency in general surgery at Montefiore Medical Center North in Bronx, NY, and a fellowship in bariatric surgery at University Medical Center of Princeton.

Surgical Review recognized Dr. Nihalani in 2020 with a Master Surgeon designation in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery for leading the skilled surgical team at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway. He has gained a reputation throughout the community for providing his patients with quality care and helping them achieve their weight loss goals.

Committed to providing his patients with the most innovative treatment options available, Dr. Nihalani maintains active memberships in medical associations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is extensively involved in medical research and has been widely published in several medical journals.

Publications

Abdominal wall dimensions and umbilical position vary widely with BMI and should be taken into
account when choosing port locations.
Ambardar, S., Cabot, J., Cekic, V., Baxter, K., Arnell, T. D., Forde, K. A., Nihalani, A., Whelan, R. L.

A preliminary prospective study of the usefulness of a magnetic endoscope locating device during
colonoscopy.
Ambardar, S., Arnell, T. D., Whelan, R. L., Nihalani, A., Forde, K. A.

Microarray analysis of the differential effects of open and laparoscopic surgery on murine splenic T-cells.
Patricia Sylla, Anish Nihalani, Richard L. Whelan

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

5.0

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

5.0

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

5.0

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

It saved my life.

5.0

The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

5.0

I think I always grew up identifying myself as less than other people because I was fat. I decided to tackle that and just live my life. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. It changed how I view myself. How I communicate with people. I'm able to be much more of myself and live the life I always thought I should have been living. I am totally comfortable in my own skin. You have the tools you need to succeed here.

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

5.0

I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy because I had just become diabetic, and I had hypertension for many years. I lost a total of 157 pounds in 11 months. I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before. Everyone at New York Bariatric Group has been wonderful. They are kind. They are understanding. They make you feel comfortable. They will guide you every step of the way on your journey so that you can be successful.

Anish NihalaniMD, FACS, FASMBS

Meet Dr. Nihalani

Publications

Thomas

lost 145lbs

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

5.0

Nicole

lost 76lbs

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

5.0

Robert

lost 76lbs

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

5.0

Samantha

lost 92lbs

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

Eileen

lost 99lbs

It saved my life.

5.0

Brittany

lost 126lbs

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

5.0

Desiree

lost 157lbs

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

5.0

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