General Surgery Practice of Northern NJ, LLC

01/03/2021

Haven’t posted in a while but I want potential patients to know that we are open for new consults and scheduling of surgery. We are taking all precautions for the safety of our patients. Cleaning and sanitizing schedules have been increased and all staff, visitors and patients are required to wear masks when in the office.

I have received my first vaccination and am scheduled for second dose next week.

Our surgicenter has never had a single case of Covid as we have screened every patient before surgery and staff is tested frequently.

We are near the end of the age of Covid and wish to reassure our patients that we are taking every precaution to maintain the health and safety of our patients.

Welcome back.

Steven P. Shikiar, MD, FACS

04/13/2020

At this crazy time I'm sure you are wondering if you can see your doctor if needed. We are open for our usual office hours though per state orders we are postponing elective surgery. Our office is regularly cleaned and our staff is taking all precautions. We are able to see you for both pre-op and post op visits. We can obtain authorizations and pre-op clearance and will be ready to schedule surgery as soon as allowed.

09/27/2018

Well it's that time of year again! Time to consider getting treatment for unsightly varicose veins...

Why treat varicose veins now in Autumn, you may ask, since you won't be wearing a bathing suit or shorts for another six months. Well the answer is that though the treatments for varicose veins are minimally invasive and don't cause a lot of pain, they may lead to discoloration of the skin which takes some time to resolve. The articles below attempt to explain varicose veins and two minimally invasive options for their treatment. As always, I welcome your comments and questions.

This article discusses the causes and treatment of several forms of venous disease including varicose veins, spider veins and venous stasis resulting in leg ulcers.

09/25/2018

Thank you to the Consumers Research Council of America for this award!!

08/13/2018

Thank you to the Directors of Who's Who for this prestigious honor.

07/23/2018

Perhaps the most common surgical procedure I perform is Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair. In properly selected patients, this procedure offers minimal pain and postoperative discomfort, tiny incisions, and rapid recovery and return to normal function. Click Here to learn more...

This Article describes the technique of Laparoscopic Hernia Repair with mesh by both the Trans-Abdominal and Extra-Peritoneal methods.

07/19/2018

Welcome to General Surgery Practice of Northern NJ. Steven P. Shikiar, MD, FACS is a board certified general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques to assure rapid recovery and minimal pain. With full admitting and surgical privileges at six local area hospitals, we offer convenience and flexibility. Setting up an appointment is easy and our staff is eager to greet you and help you navigate the often cumbersome and challenging process of obtaining diagnostic testing and surgical scheduling.

Please visit our website: www.NJSurgery.com to learn more.

We offer minimally invasive solutions to common surgical problems including Varicose Veins, Hemorrhoids, A**l Fissures and Fistulas, Severe Reflux, Gallstones and Gallbladder disease, Hernias, Diverticulosis and Cancer of the Breast and Colon.

07/19/2018

Do you suffer from severe reflux symptoms with heartburn and possibly a bad taste in your mouth? Perhaps you are on medications but the symptoms are just not satisfactorily relieved. We may be able to help you. Anti-reflux surgery is highly successful in relieving symptoms in properly selected patients. If you or someone you now is a GERD sufferer read the following to learn more.

In this article, Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery is discussed including appropriate patient selection, preparation and operative technique.