Meet Our Team
New Jersey Bariatric Center®'s team of fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons, Dr. Ajay Goyal, Dr. James Buwen and Dr. Michael Fastiggi, in conjunction with our physician assistants, registered dietitians, psychologist and support staff, will expertly guide you through your weight loss journey. Our team of weight loss surgeons have performed thousands of surgeries but you are never just a number to us. Each patient is treated as an individual. Through this approach NJ’s top bariatric surgeons at New Jersey Bariatric Center® have achieved a complication rate that is lower than the national average.
New Jersey Bariatric Center®’s weight loss and bariatric surgeons are board certified in General Surgery with fellowship training in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. Led by founder Dr. Ajay Goyal, one of New Jersey’s best weight loss doctors, the bariatric surgeon team has successfully performed thousands of surgical weight loss procedures during the past 20 years, including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric revision and LAP-BAND®.
Dr. James Buwen
Dr. James Buwen is a board certified general surgeon with specialty training in bariatric surgery and advanced minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Buwen graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his residency training at Rowan University-SOM, Stratford, NJ, Kennedy University Hospital/Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, serving as Chief Surgical Resident from 2013 to 2014.
Dr. Buwen is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS), American College of Surgeons (FACS), and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS).
Dr. Buwen was born in bucolic Warren County, NJ and enjoys outdoor activities, with his wife, daughter and son. You can often find Dr. Buwen and family, watching sporting events, hiking, biking, camping, or skiing.
Samah Morsy, PA-C
Physician Assistant Samah Morsy provides clinical counseling for our bariatric surgery and medical weight loss patients in our Springfield location. She has experience in primary care medicine and weight management. She is well-trained in the associated co-morbidities of obesity including hypertension, diabetes mellitus and cardiac disease.
Samah Morsy graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a B.S. degree in kinesiology & minor in mathematics. She attended graduate school at Seton Hall University in New Jersey to complete her master’s degree in physician assistant studies. She identified her passion for medicine early on and enjoys her daily interaction with her patients.
Dr. Ajay Goyal
Dr. Ajay Goyal is the founder and clinical director at the New Jersey Bariatric Center® as well as the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. With thousands of successful gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band, revision and general surgery procedures completed, Dr. Goyal is a leader in the field of bariatric and general surgery.
Dr. Goyal was among the first bariatric surgeons in the country to employ a multidisciplinary team approach to weight loss surgery, including nutrition, psychological counseling and exercise options. His dedication to preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up helps his patients reach and sustain long-term weight loss.
Dr. Goyal enjoys grilling, traveling and cheering on his kids at their robotics, soccer and hockey matches.
Alexis Begliomini, PA-C
Alexis Begliomini is a physician assistant who provides clinical counseling for our bariatric surgery and medical weight loss patients in our Springfield location. She graduated with honors from Arcadia University with a B.A. degree in biology & minor in music. She attended graduate school at Marywood University in Scranton, PA to complete her Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies, where she focused her training in surgery.
Alexis helped to create a street medicine program through Marywood that helped to provide healthcare to the unsheltered homeless population in the Scranton area. She is also a longtime volunteer to PA Vent Camp, a special camp for children who require any sort of mechanical ventilation. She enjoys spending her free time playing the violin, fishing, and practicing yoga.
Dr. Michael Fastiggi
Dr. Michael Fastiggi is board certified in general surgery, with advanced fellowship training in bariatric surgery, foregut surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. He attended medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and was elected into both the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism honors societies. Dr. Fastiggi then completed his general surgery residency training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY. After graduating residency, he went on to do a fellowship at Cleveland University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Fastiggi was born in Livingston and grew up in Madison, where he helped give back to the community by volunteering on his town’s rescue squad, which sparked his interest in medicine. He continues to have a strong footprint in the local community. He likes to spend free time with his wife and sons, and enjoys outdoor family activities like soccer and running.
New Jersey Bariatric Center® understands this and provides a licensed professional counselor who is trained in the treatment of the bariatric patient. At any time in the pre- and post-surgery process, patients are encouraged to use this valuable resource to help them along their weight loss journey.
At New Jersey Bariatric Center we provide resources to engage patients while on their weight loss journey. From staff that ensure our patient needs are met to live webinars, private community groups, support groups, exercise, yoga classes and bariatric updates are some of the ways our engagement team supports patients.
See What Patients Are Saying
"I’m 16 months post op and couldn’t be happier with my decision to choose NJBC for my gastric sleeve surgery. From the first day I walked in to my most recent visit the support I receive from Dr Buwen, Clarissa and the entire staff is fantastic. i’m so thankful for the ongoing support, information and advise. This has helped me make smart decisions with everything from food choices, meal prep, and exercising that all contribute to my success. This is the best thing I’ve done for myself. Thank you Springfield NJBC!"
"I can't say enough good things about this place. The bedside manners are tip notch, Dr. Goyal is just a caring and wonderful doctor. I've been seeing him since 2017. Referred my own son to him and other family and friends. His coordinator Jen Crespo is always available to answer any questions I have. Just want to Thank her and the staff for an amazing job."
"My experience with NJBC has been great! I started my process in July and everyone was so friendly and attentive. Appointment were quick and straight to the point. Clarissa and Karen the nutritionist were very helpful and sweet. Jennifer my coordinator was on top of things from the beginning! Most of my countless were booked at my very first visit. Finally Dr. Buwen did an amazing job on my surgery. I’ve healed beautifully and was will taken care of in the hospital. I’ve lost 53 Ibs in 3 months!"
"Dr. Goyal and his team are the best! I couldn’t be happier with the consultation, surgery and follow-up. I lost over half my excess weight in the first month and have pretty effortlessly kept it off. My waist went from 42 to 36 and I feel so much more healthy. Plus, I got off blood pressure medication. Highly recommend!"
"Friendly staff. Prompt responses. I had the gastric sleeve done. I started at 304 pounds and am currently 240. Four months post op. No side effects. Recovery was smooth. No regrets. Thank you!"
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