Dr. Christopher Buchholz, DO, Jersey City, NJ

About Dr. Christopher Buchholz

Christopher Buchholz, DO, MPH, is a board certified, fellowship trained robotic and laparoscopic bariatric and general surgeon. Dr. Buchholz performs the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and minimally invasive general surgery procedures, including abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder surgery, anti-reflux procedures, and surgery for achalasia. Dr. Buchholz grew up in the Midwest attending Kansas City University of Medicine for medical school. He then moved to New Jersey to complete his general surgery training at St. Josephs Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Having developed a passion for weight loss and foregut surgery, he then completed a bariatric and minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack. While in training, he met his wife Lisa who is an ophthalmologist. Wanting to remain in New Jersey, Dr. Buchholz and his wife moved to the Jersey Shore. Dr. Buchholz enjoys spending time with his family including his daughter Layla and dog Penny. He also enjoys travelling, running, and playing golf and tennis. He truly enjoys and strives to develop a strong rapport with his patients early on to understand their goals – and to help guide them to maximum health and happiness.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Gallbladder removal

Groin hernia surgery

Gallbladder removal

Groin hernia surgery

Office locations

Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ (1 of 8)

1670 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq Rd, Ste #3, Trenton, NJ 08619

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Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ (2 of 8)

2 Lincon Hwy, Ste #100B, Edision, NJ 08820

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Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ (3 of 8)

1 Clara Maass Dr 2nd Fl, Belleville, NJ 07109

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Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ (4 of 8)

495 Iron Bridge Rd, Ste #10, Freehold Township, NJ 07728

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Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ (5 of 8)

81 Veronica Ave, Ste 205, Somerset, NJ 08873

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Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ (6 of 8)

1430 Hooper Ave, Ste #203, Toms River, NJ 08753

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Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ (7 of 8)

377 Jersey Ave, Ste #440, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ (8 of 8)

479 CR-520, Ste #203A, Marlboro Township, NJ 07746

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Education and background

Practice names

Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ

Education and training

Medical School - Kansas City University, Doctor of Medicine
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
Hackensack University Medical Center, Fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1427312016

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What practice does Dr. Christopher Buchholz work with?

Dr. Christopher Buchholz works with Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ.

Where is Dr. Christopher Buchholz's office located?

Dr. Christopher Buchholz has 8 office locations, including in Jersey City, Edision, Belleville, Freehold Township, Somerset, Toms River, Trenton, and Marlboro Township, view full addresses on Dr. Buchholz's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Christopher Buchholz?

Dr. Christopher Buchholz frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Acid Reflux / Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Christopher Buchholz on their profile.