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Naveen Ballem, MD, General Surgery, Glen Ridge, NJ, Clara Maass Medical Center

NaveenBallemMDFACS, FASMBS

General Surgery Glen Ridge, NJ

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chief Medical Officer; Director of Bariatric Surgery

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Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    Harlem Hospital CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine
    University of the West Indies Faculty of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2008
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2006 - 2007
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President elect Asmbs Nj chapter, 2017
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Member American society for metabolic and bariatric surgery
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Those Who Lose Weight Through Bariatric Surgery Gain Numerous Health Benefits
    Those Who Lose Weight Through Bariatric Surgery Gain Numerous Health BenefitsFebruary 11th, 2021
  • New York Bariatric Group Partners with Naveen Ballem, MD LLC
    New York Bariatric Group Partners with Naveen Ballem, MD LLCJanuary 12th, 2021
  • Bloomfield to Hold Virtual Town Hall Wednesday on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
    Bloomfield to Hold Virtual Town Hall Wednesday on COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionDecember 22nd, 2020

Committees

  • Member, Clinical consensus committee ASMBS 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Telugu

Hospital Affiliations