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Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
Bariatric Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
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Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Edison, NJ.
Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
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Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 51
Edison, NJ
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Edison, NJ.

About

Dr. Merchant graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2000 and completed a residency at Georgetown University Hospital|Georgetown University Hospital Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Edison, NJ and has 26 years experience. Dr. Merchant currently practices at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group and is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Merchant's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merchant also speaks Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Merchant is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
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Revision Surgery
Robotic Assisted Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Locations

  1. 1 Aziz Merchant, MD
    102 James St Ste 301, Edison, NJ 08820
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
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    09:00 - 16:00
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Mar 14, 2021
He did my ventral hernia repair and the experience was amazing. Very knowledgeable , soft spoken and reassuring doctor.
Sushant Pathak — Mar 14, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merchant's profile.

Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    2000
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Georgetown University Hospital
    2001
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University Hospital|Georgetown University Hospital Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
    2008
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University Advanced Endosurgery|Emory University Hospital
    2009
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St, Edison, NJ

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