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Seth Kipnis, MD, General Surgery, Neptune, NJ

Seth M Kipnis MD FACS, FASMBS (He/Him)

General Surgery•Neptune, NJ

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Medical Director of Bariatric and Robotic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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  • 19 Davis Ave4th FloorNeptune, NJ 07753

  • Phone+1 732-897-2300

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Summary

  • Dr. Seth Kipnis is a general surgeon based in Neptune, NJ, with subspecialties in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his residency in surgery at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, followed by a fellowship in advanced GI minimally invasive surgery at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Kipnis is currently a surgeon and serves as the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery and Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center. His extensive experience includes working with gastrointestinal conditions and performing advanced robotic surgeries. He is a published author with presentations at SAGES Annual Meetings and holds fellowships from prestigious surgical societies. Dr. Kipnis previously held various positions, including Managing Partner at Jersey Shore Advanced Surgical Associates and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

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    Management of Gastroparesis - One of the only programs in New Jersey offering all treatments of this condition, as well as others. We work with gastroenterology

    WMBC-TV News Video - Hernia Treatment on 10-14-2023

    Uploaded by WMBCTV News on 2023-10-14.

    Bariatric- Weight Loss- Webinar, Seth Kipnis, MD, Jersey Shore University Medica

    This is an Informational pre-recorded webinar by Seth Kipnis, MD at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune NJ. Bariatric Center of Excellence, Accredit

    Gastric Sleeve Weight-Loss Surgery at Jersey Shore

    Kristina knew she had to make a change in her life. She had never struggled with her weight before she got pregnant, but after the birth of her daughter, she fe

    Director of Bariatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    Jersey Shore Advanced Surgical Associates

    Seth Kipnis, M.D. Chief, Robotic Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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    Kipnis Surgery

    Dr. Seth M. Kipnis is a minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeon robotic and bariatric surgeon. He is fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopy and endoscop

Clinical Expertise

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding, Colonic diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, Appendicitis, Umbilical hernia, Hepatic abscess, Gallstone pancreatitis, Endoscopy, Gallstone ileus, Biliary dyskinesia, Gastrointestinal cancer, Gastric cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Hiatal hernia, Gastric outlet obstruction, Achalasia, Gastroparesis, Colonic obstruction, Bariatric medicine, Morbid obesity, Skin infections, Stomach cancer, Soft tissue cancer, Peritoneal dialysis, Laparoscopy, Minimally invasive surgery, Diverticular abscess, Colo-vesicular fistula, Adenocarcinoma of the colon, Sigmoid resection, Colostomy, Loop colostomy, Ileostomy, G-tube placement, Skin and soft tissue procedures, Lymph node biopsy, Diaphragmatic hernia, Upper GI Endoscopy, Modified Heller myotomy, Paraesophageal hernia repair, Abscesses, Bleeding gastric ulcers, Perforated gastric ulcers, Pyloroplasty, Gastrectomy, Jejunal diverticula, Meckel's diverticulum, Femoral hernia, Sliding hernia, Incarcerated hernia, Epigastric hernia, Incisional hernia, Lumbar hernia, Parastomal hernia, Pyloromyotomy, Bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Pyogenic liver abscess, Gallbladder adenoma, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Adrenal surgery, Laparoscopic adrenalectomy, Inguinal hernias, Subclavian catheter placement, Bowel obstruction, Abscess incision and drainage, General / Gastrointestinal surgery, Hernia surgery / Abdominal wall reconstruction, Minimally invasive bariatric surgery, Robotic surgery, Colon surgery, Sigmoid cancer, Robotic colorectal surgery, Laparoscopic colectomy, Appendectomy, Diaphragmatic surgery, Splenectomy, Laparoscopic splenectomy, Spleen preservation, Nissen fundoplication, Small bowel surgery, Ileostomy reversal, Gastric restrictive surgery, Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band removal, Robotic bariatric surgery, Appendiceal cancer, Appendiceal carcinoid, Appendiceal neuroendocrine tumors, Lymph node excision, Laparoscopic appendectomy, Laparoscopic hernia repair, Laparoscopic gastrectomy, Laparoscopic jejunostomy, Laparoscopic ileostomy, Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, Gatroesophageal reflux, Gallbladder disease, Skin and soft tissue infections

Education & Training

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2006
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 2000
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterBA, Health and Society, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2001 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ASMBS, 2015
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts MyWay EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Perforated ulcer in the Gastric Remnant after Roux-En-y Bypass Presenting as Acute Cholecytitis  
    Khea Tan, MD; Jason Silvers, MD; and Seth Kipnis, MD, Bariatric Times, 7/21/2023
  • A novel presentation of alcohol-induced gastric necrosis: a case report  
    Jason Silvers, Shaili Dixit, Khea Tan, Rachel Masia, Abimbola Pratt, Constantine Bulauitan, Dena Arumugam, Seth Kipnis, Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 12/30/2022
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Requiring Conversion to a Partial Gastrectomy with Paraesophageal Hernia Repair  
    Grille VJ, You D, Kipnis S, Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 5/4/2021

Abstracts/Posters

  • Robotic Resection of Large Retroperitoneal Lipoma
    Marcucci, Vincent MD, Embel, Veysel MD, Cassidy, Jillian PA, Kipnis, Seth MD., SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Tampa, Fla, 3/28/2026
  • Robotic Excision of Retroperitoneal Duplication Cyst
    Silvers J, Tan K, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Long Beach, CA, 3/15/2025
  • Robotic Enucleation of a Gastric Lipoma
    Tan K, Cassidy J, Silvers J, Kipnis S, SAGES Annual Meeting, Video Reel Presentation, Long Beach, CA, 3/13/2025

Press Mentions

  • Weight Loss: Is Surgery or Medication the Answer?
    Weight Loss: Is Surgery or Medication the Answer?February 12th, 2026
  • Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Is Now Available in Pill Form—Here‘s What a Doctor Wants You to Know
    Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Is Now Available in Pill Form—Here‘s What a Doctor Wants You to KnowJanuary 13th, 2026
  • The Wegovy Pill Is Here: See the Cost and How Much Weight You Can Lose
    The Wegovy Pill Is Here: See the Cost and How Much Weight You Can LoseJanuary 9th, 2026

Committees

  • Member, OR Governing Board Committee - JSUMC 2019 - Present
  • Member, OR Block Committee 2019 - Present
  • Medical Director, Robotic Surgery 2018 - Present
  • Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery 2012 - Present
  • Board member, Conventus - Claims Committee 2017 - 2023

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • HMH Websitehttps://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/hmh-bariatric-and-general-surgery-neptune
  • Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kipnisseth
  • youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu504kkXjQtbVhSkfyWllfw

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