Meet the Team

After working 12 years in primary care, I was given the opportunity to grow as a physician assistant as apart of a unique surgical practice. I was attracted to Garden State Bariatrics by the strong relationships they make with their patients before and long after surgery.

In addition to my responsibilities assisting each surgeon, I look forward to extending a helping hand to navigate each patient through the process by clearly explaining what is ahead while answering any question they may have along the way.

My goal is to make everyone’s life easier while doing my part to improve the quality of it.

I am truly excited each time I encounter a new patient as I understand that such decisions in life may benefit from someone who is enthusiastic about the transformation as I am.

I also look forward to seeing and meeting patients who have been with the practice for years as they provide valuable insight which I can pass along to others and possibly help when there is a need.

Finally, my background includes a degree in Exercise science and I will be readily available to develop tips tailored to your abilities to initiate or increase physical activity which will improve and maximize your performance.

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Diabetes is one of the most life threatening illnesses associated with obesity. Patients may not suffer from diabetes, but may suffer from simple movement or trouble breathing. Knowing that our patients have a chance of improving their quality of life is incredible to me. We had a patient share their story of losing 100 lbs and just recently ran a 5k! That is truly amazing and what I love about our patients!

Five-star service is at the core of everything we do and our team strives to get it ‘right’ the 1st time. When a patient reclaims their health, trusts us by referring their friends and family or celebrates making Century Club here at GSBWC – I know we are delivering on our 5-star mission.

What I love most about my position is helping people with the first step to bariatric surgery …. walking thru the front door! I understand how difficult that decision can be as I am a patient of the practice as well. Having bariatric surgery completely changed my LIFE and I LOVE watching other patients go thru the same transformation. I love watching our patients feel confident again, not having to take any medication for high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. My goal is to make sure that everyone who is considering surgery feels like a human being and not a failure. I want them to know that regaining your health is what is most important.

I think my best quality is I am open minded, flexible, accommodating and very supportive. When you deal with bariatric patients, some are scared, some took years to even make an appointment. When you have patients committed to a life change, you want to make everything as smooth as possible and be there for them every step of the way. Patients tell me that I am their friend and there is an unexplainable joy I get from that. Seeing patients reach their goal is what I want for all our patients!

What I like most about working with our bariatric patients is seeing the excitement they have at the chance of a new, healthy life – free from many of their health issues. I think what our patients like best about me and what comes through with my work with all of our patients is my compassion and true desire to make them feel special. They are part of our family at GSBWC – not just a number.

At GSBWC we genuinely care for and respect all of our patients. We are all team players who want to get the job done efficiently, and most importantly professionally. Our goal is to offer five-star health care.

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Kelley has spent her life in customer service. After 15 years in Manhattan as a client services manager with Goldman Sachs and Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLC., Kelley moved her family to New Jersey and began her new role as Practice Manager at Garden State Bariatrics. Although she is new to the medical field, her experience with teams that deliver premium customer service is a perfect match with Garden State Bariatrics.