Jonathan Makaloa Reich, MD

Dr. Jonathan Reich is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in Bariatric and General Surgery that has been voted a "Top Doc" by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. He is the forner Chairman of the Department of Surgery and the Medical Director for the Center for Bariatric Surgery at Southern Ocean Medical Center.

Dr. Reich completed his advanced fellowship in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. With experience providing surgical care for more than 10,000 patients—including over 5,000 successful weight loss surgeries—he is one of the region's most experienced surgeons. 

He performs a full range of bariatric procedures, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and complex revisional surgeries, and also provides care in the medical management of obesity.

In addition to his bariatric expertise, Dr. Reich has a specialty focus in the minimally invasive management of GERD (acid reflux) and hiatal hernias, helping numerous patients achieve lasting relief. His general surgery practice includes hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and appendectomy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric, or weight loss, surgery is a group of procedures designed to help individuals with obesity lose weight by making changes to the digestive system. 

2. Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery?

Candidacy is determined on an individual basis, but it is generally considered for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with associated health conditions.

3. What are the different types of weight loss surgery you perform?

Some of the most common procedures I perform are the Sleeve Gastrectomy, where a portion of the stomach is removed to reduce its size, and the Gastric Bypass, which creates a smaller stomach pouch and reroutes the digestive system. I also perform revisional surgery for patients who have had previous weight loss procedures.

4. What is recovery like after minimally invasive surgery?

Recovery is much faster compared to traditional open surgery. Patients can expect less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and a quicker return to their normal activities.

5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Reich?

You can schedule an appointment by calling the office location most convenient for you. Dr. Reich sees patients at the following locations:

• Stafford Surgical Specialists, LLC
  1100 Route 72 West
  Manahawkin, NJ 08050
  Phone: 609-978-3325
• Stafford Surgical Specialists, LLC
  355 Lakehurst Road
  Toms River, NJ 08755
  Phone: 609-978-3325
•  Monmouth Surgical Specialists, LLC
  727 North Beers Street, Bayshore Medical Center
  Holmdel, NJ 07733
  Phone: 732-739-5925