Summary

Dr. Mehta is a surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery and body contouring at the Institute for Weight Loss.  The Institute for Weight Loss in Old Bridge is MBSAQIP (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) accredited, a national accreditation that advances safe, high-quality care for bariatric surgical patients. A bariatric surgical center achieves accreditation following a rigorous review process during which it proves it can maintain certain physical resources, human resources, and standards of practice. 



In 2002, he became amongst the first fellowship trained bariatric surgeons in the United States. He founded the Mehta Bariatric Center, dedicating his time and focus on the treatment of obesity.  Since then he has performed 3,000 weight loss surgeries, which led to about 250,000 lbs. of weight loss.  He has also performed another 1,000 body contouring procedures such as Liposuction, Tummy-tucks & Body Lifts. He was amongst the first to perform Robotic Bariatric Surgery, Single Incision Lap-Band & Single Incision Gastric Sleeve and has served as Chief of Bariatric Surgery at 2 hospitals.


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St. Peters University Hospital
  • 30 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Mehta Bariatric Center

1 Academy StPrinceton, NJ 08540

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Bariatric SurgeryBariatric SurgeryBariatric SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.2 
31 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Princeton , NJLanghorne , PAFreehold , NJPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: University Of Lagos College Of Medicine Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vishal Mehta

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vishal Mehta has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vishal Mehta has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • General Surgery
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

General Surgery, 2024

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

St. Peters University Hospital2002

Residency

New York Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn2001

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