Surgical Associates of Central New Jersey

Gary A. Drascher, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Drascher, a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine completed a two year fellowship in vascular surgery following a residency in General Surgery.  He also has had extensive experience in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.  He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, New Jersey Vascular Society, Eastern Vascular Society, AMA, Medical Society of New Jersey, and Somerset County Medical Society.  He is a Clinical Instructor in Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.  He has been active at the Somerset Medical Center having served as Chief of Vascular Surgery, Medical Director of the Vascular Lab and Director of the Department of Surgery.

Gary A. Drascher, M.D., FACS

Office Hours: by appointment
Wednesday afternoon and Friday

Intake Forms:

• Patient Information Form

• Patient Health History Form

Click to print the necessary patient form above.  Bring completed forms with you to your appointment.

For Established Patients:

• Patient Portal  NEW LINK

Patient Portal facilitates better communication with your physician's office by providing convenient and secure access from the comfort and privacy of your home or office.

Health Plans and Financial Policies

Health Plans

We participate in many major health insurances. Please call our office to find out whether we are a participating provider for your health insurance.  If we do not participate with your particular insurance carrier, we can still see you if your plan has out of network benefits.  Our staff will work with you and your insurance company to ensure that they meet their obligation in covering payment for your medical and surgical care.  Please call us and we will gladly answer any questions you may have regarding your health plan coverage.

Uninsured Patients

All life threatening medical conditions will be treated immediately and financial arrangements will be made at a later time. 

For all other medical conditions:

1. There is a charge for all consultation and office visits.  All fees are to be paid at the time of your visit.  Postoperative visits during the postoperative period are at no charge.

2. For procedures under $750.00, the balance must be paid in full prior to surgery.

3. For procedures over $750.00, at least half must be paid prior to surgery and a payment agreement signed for the remaining balance.

4. All previous balances must be paid in full before another surgical procedure will be scheduled.

Charity Care

The state of New Jersey offers a program called Charity Care.  It is a program that offers certain medical benefits based on your income.  If you have any questions regarding this program, call 908-685-2200 ext. 5992.  Charity Care only covers hospital charges.  It does not cover services provided by private physicians either at the hospital or in their offices.  You are responsible for all private physician fees.  It is the policy of Surgical Associates of Central New Jersey to offer Charity Care patients a discounted fee rate.  However, all fees are expected to be paid in full.  If you are unable to pay the entire balance, please contact our office to make payment arrangements at (908) 927-8934.

Office Address & Directions

Office Hours

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

Important Links

• Patient Portal

• Somerset Medical Center