Dena G Arumugam, MD

Dr. Dena G. Arumugam is a board-certified surgeon specializing in bariatric, robotic, and general surgery. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, making her uniquely qualified to offer both surgical and non-surgical weight management solutions.

Dr. Arumugam’s surgical practice is comprehensive, covering a wide spectrum of advanced procedures. As a specialist in both bariatric surgery and medical weight management, she offers a full range of solutions for obesity, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and complex revisional surgery. Her expertise in general surgery includes the robotic and laparoscopic repair of all types of hernias—from routine inguinal hernias to complex abdominal wall reconstruction—as well as surgery for the gallbladder, appendix, colon, and small intestine. 

She also performs a variety of other procedures, including the treatment of skin and soft tissue conditions like pilonidal cysts, and the placement of chemotherapy ports and feeding tubes.

Dr. Arumugam earned her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she was honored as Resident of the Year and received the award for Best Laparoscopic Skills. She then pursued an advanced fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at NYU Winthrop Hospital.

A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Arumugam serves as the Vice Chairperson for the New Jersey Chapter of Women in Da Vinci Surgery and has been named a "New Jersey Top Doctor." She also holds a Masters of Business Administration (M-MBA), bringing a unique perspective on healthcare innovation and quality improvement to her practice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is bariatric surgery?
It's surgery to help people with obesity lose weight. It works by making the stomach smaller, which helps you feel full with less food and can improve health problems like diabetes.

2. What are the benefits of robotic surgery?
It's a very precise, minimally invasive way to do surgery. It uses tiny cuts instead of a large one. This means you'll have less pain, smaller scars, and a much faster recovery.

3. I have a hernia. Does it need to be repaired?
Yes, hernias need surgery because they don't fix themselves and can get worse. We do surgery to prevent a serious problem where tissue gets stuck. I often use robotic surgery to make the repair strong and help you recover faster.

4. What are the signs of a gallbladder problem?
The most common sign is pain on your upper right side, especially after fatty meals. You might also feel sick to your stomach or bloated. The usual treatment is a simple, minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder.

5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Arumugam?
You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Arumugam by calling her office in Neptune. 

• HMH - Bariatric & General Surgery - Neptune
  19 Davis Avenue, Floor 4
  732-897-2300