Fred Silvestri, M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Fred Silvestri is a bariatric and weight loss surgeon located in and affiliated with Englewood Hospital. Dr. Silvestri has 16 years of experience performing Lap-Band and other weight loss surgery. Currently 2 of our members have Dr. Silvestri listed as their Lap Band Surgeon.

Fred Silvestri,MD is Board Certified in General Surgery and CriticalCare. He developed an interest in higher level laparoscopy through the years while honing these skills. Dr. Silvestri has had an interest in Bariatric Surgery since the use of minimally invasive techniques have been applied to this surgical procedure in the late 1990's. The use of laparoscopic surgery to the field of bariatric surgery has made an unbelievable difference in the lives of many people in attaining ahealthier, happier lifestyle. Dr. Silvestri states, "I find this surgery to be one of the most satisfying to accomplish with its least debilitating and highly successful outcomes. I have been a practicing surgeon in the Bergen County area since 1994. I look forward to continuing to help patients in this endeavor".North Jersey Laparoscopic Associates offers 3 locations, Englewood,Teaneck and North Bergen, NJ. The office offers weekly support groups as well as Internet Support groups, a dedicated nutritionist,psychologist and bariatric weight loss fitness instructor. TAKE IT OFF& KEEP IT OFF! Our very own Metabolic Fitness Program; an exerciseregimen specifically tailored for our patients and Sunday appointments available for Gastric Band adjustments.