Fred Silvestri, MD, FACS

Fred Silvestri, MD, FACS, went to Medical School at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. His general surgery residency was at the Staten Island Hospital. He has Board Certification in General Surgery and Critical Care.

Dr. Silvestri developed an interest in higher level laparoscopy through the years while honing these skills. He has had an interest in Bariatric Surgery since the use of minimally invasive techniques has been applied to this surgical procedure since the late 1990's. The use of laparoscopic surgery to the field of bariatric surgery has made an unbelievable difference in the lives of many people in attaining a healthier, happier lifestyle. Dr. Silvestri finds this surgery to be one of the most satisfying to accomplish with its least debilitating and highly successful outcomes. He has been a practicing surgeon in the Bergen County area since 1994. He looks forward to continuing to help patients in this endeavor.