Jeffrey J Kraft, MD

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery • 2 Locations

4.8 out of 5,

Accepting new patients

HMH Advanced Laparoscopic Associates North Bergen

7650 River Road Suite 300 North Bergen, NJ 07047

Phone

201-646-1121

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Jeffrey Kraft, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive procedures. He holds the position as the Chief of General Surgery at Palisades Medical Center. He prioritizes patient well-being and positive surgical outcomes, focusing on minimizing pain and maximizing results.

Dr. Kraft believes in a patient-centered approach, emphasizing open communication, genuine compassion, and building strong relationships with patients. His personal experience as a surgical patient allows him to deeply understand and address the anxieties patients often face, fostering a supportive and informative environment throughout the surgical process.

He is dedicated to achieving the best possible results while minimizing discomfort and ensuring a positive, life-changing experience for his patients.

Dr. Kraft specializes in the following areas:

Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
General Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Abdominal Surgery
Revisional Weight Loss Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Robotic Groin and Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Surgery for Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, and Swallowing Disorders
Lipomas/Mass Excision
Surgery for Achalasia

Philosophy of Care

“My favorite part of being a minimally invasive surgeon is interactions with my patients. My goal is always to have the best results with the least amount of pain. I pride myself in open communication, real compassion, and having a friendly relationship with patients and their families.

“It can be scary to have surgery. I have been a surgical patient myself and I know that great communication and results can make the patient experience life-changing.”

Titles

Dr. Kraft is Chief of General Surgery at Palisades Medical Center.

Dr. Kraft is the Assistant Program Director of the Surgical Residency Program at Palisades Medical Center.

Scientific Research Articles

Bergenfield, New Jersey, Mom Bravely Faces a Rare but Aggressive Form of Cancer

Provider Information

Specialties

General Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Adults

Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack Meridian Medical Group

Hackensack University Medical Center

Palisades Medical Center

Education

Hackensack University Medical Center

Fellowship, Surgery, Bariatric, 2017

University of Illinois at Chicago

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), 2016

University of Illinois at Chicago

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), 2012

Drexel University

Medical Education

Certifications

General Surgery - American Board of Surgery - 2022

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.8 out of 5

155 ratings,

12 reviews

11/21/2025

Very professional

10/24/2025

I loved how the girls, the doctor's assistants, the nurses, and the doctor's staff treated me. The girls are very professional. There's a girl up front who helped me with upcoming appointments. She's very kind, very professional. And I loved the way she treated me. Thank you.

10/17/2025

I regret that I cannot speak English to address the doctor personally, but the interpreter's help was very helpful.

9/26/2025

Facility is clean and almost no waiting time.

9/22/2025

Very kind and very experienced, with good manners and knowledge.