Overview

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. 

Education

Medical School
Universidad Iberoamericana
1999

Residency
Morristown Memorial Hospital
General Surgery Residency, 2001 – 2007

Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery

Certification

American Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery

Licensure

NJ State Medical License
2003 – 2027

OH State Medical License
2007 – 2010

Membership

American College of Surgeons
American Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Medical Society of New Jersey

NPI #

1659565067

Specialties

Dr. Jonathan Reich specializes in bariatric surgery and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. His expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and endoscopic procedures for weight loss and digestive health. He also performs laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic and open gallbladder removal, laparoscopic esophagogastric fundoplasty, and paraesophageal hiatal hernia repair. His practice focuses on treating obesity and a variety of gastrointestinal conditions using advanced surgical techniques.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Jonathan Reich performs a range of bariatric procedures designed to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss and improve obesity-related health conditions. His bariatric expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and comprehensive bariatric surgery. He also offers laparoscopic esophagogastric fundoplasty and endoscopic procedures as part of a personalized approach to weight management and long-term metabolic health.

Years of Experience

25+ years

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish