Surgical Associates of Central New Jersey

Established in 1965, Surgical Associates of Central New Jersey is a group practice of board certified surgeons specializing in general, vascular, endovascular, laparoscopic, and breast surgery.

Angela Lanfranchi, M.D., FACS

Gary Drascher, M.D., FACS

William Sugarmann, M.D., FACS

G. Ambrose, M.D., FACS

General Surgery includes a wide range of procedures usually performed in the hospital.
Many procedures can be performed without the need of an overnight stay in the hospital.
Some of the more common procedures are:

• Appendectomies for appendicitis.

• Breast Biopsies  for breast lumps.

• Sentinel Node Biopsy  for breast cancer and melanoma.

• Breast Surgery for cancer including breast conserving lumpectomies and mastectomies.  

• Colon Surgery (large intestine) for cancer, infection, and diverticulitis.

• Gallbladder Surgery  for gallstones.

• Hernia Repair

• Hiatal Hernia Repair  for pain and inflammation of the esophagus (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease).

• Liver Surgery and Pancreatic Surgery

• Stomach Surgery  for ulcers and tumors.

• Thyroid Surgery for lumps and cancer.

• Minimal Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery is done for many problems including gallstones, appendicitis, inguinal and abdominal hernias, colon problems, and abdominal pain.

• Aneurysm Surgery or Minimally Invasive Stent Graft Repair to prevent a weakened enlarged artery from rupture and bleeding.

• Bypass Surgery  to unblock arteries in the legs to relieve pain when walking and improve circulation to prevent gangrene.

• Carotid Artery Surgery  to prevent strokes.

• Vein Stripping  to remove varicose veins.

• Vein Injection  to treat spider and smaller varicose veins without surgery.

• Diagnostic Angiograms, Angioplasty and Stents  is for testing and treatment of vascular disease.

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Office Hours

Monday thru Friday: 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Important Links

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