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Specialties

Primary: Other Doctors

Sub-Specialty: Specialist

Additional Specialties: Surgery, General Surgery

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General Info
Dr. Garber is the Founder and Director of the New York Bariatric Group as well as the Chief of Bariatric Surgery for the entire Catholic Health System. Dr. Garber is the only bariatric surgeon on Long Island and Queens who has performed more than 3,500 laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures and 3,500 Lap-Band procedures and over 750 laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies. Dr. Garber helped develop the single incision Lap-Band and sleeve gastrectomy techniques and teaches other weight loss surgeons around the country this virtually scarless technique which he helped develop. Dr. Garber has one of the largest experiences in the world with this virtually scarless technique for Lap-Band and sleeve gastrectomy. He has been seen on Good Morning America, ABC news, NBC news, NY55 news and featured in the New York Times as the premiere bariatric surgeon in the New York area. He has been on many talk shows discussing obesity and bariatric surgery including The Dr. Oz Show, and Montel Williams with Carnie Wilson. Click here to view the videos. Dr. Garber was the only surgeon on Long Island listed in New York Magazine as one of the top laparoscopic obesity surgeons in the New York area and has been nominated by Castle Connelly as one the top surgeons in the US for over 6 years. Dr. Garber is also the only bariatric surgeon listed in Newsdayā€™s Long Island Top Doctors Issue and performed the first laparoscopic gastric bypass and the first single incision Lap-Band and Sleeve Gastrectomy on Long Island. Dr. Garber is the only surgeon in the area performing virtually scarless single incision sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Garber has also received the ā€œPatient Choice Awardā€ as one of ā€œNew York Stateā€™s Favorite Physiciansā€ multiple times as well as having been voted one of the ā€œMost Compassionate Doctorsā€ in the country multiple times.Dr. Garber has been recognized as a Vitals Top 10 Doctor. He is also a New York State Trooper Police Surgeon.
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Roslyn Heights, Greater Roslyn
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Barbara M.

10/13/2017

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Always feel very comfortable and confident when speaking to Dr Garber. Although it's hard to get in contact with certain staff when calling in in a satisfactory way.

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Reggie R.

09/23/2017

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Dr Garber is the best!! Everything went perfectly with my sleeve surgery and I feel great! No pain, no issues, the doctors, staff, hospital are top notch. I am losing weight and I am glad I went to Dr. Garber and the excellent people at NYBG. GO FOR IT!!

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Rodney M.

08/19/2017

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From start to finish, has been a very pleasant experience. Very happy with results and post op treatment.

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Rene R.

08/16/2017

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Dr. Garber and his staff are wonderful. They are attentive and informative will all my questions and concerns. They take the time to go over any questions and concerns that I had. Thank you for helping me with my weight loss journey and my healthier lifestyle!

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Christine V.

08/14/2017

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Every Appointment has been a very informative and kind experience, Dr Garber has been a pleasure and so understanding and welcoming. I look forward to this time around . I had the lab band over by pass and this time I want no mistake thank you Dr Garber.

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Virginia F.

08/12/2017

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Everyone in the office is is always very nice and the environment is none judgmental which is great since this is such a sensitive personal subject.

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Shalanda D.

08/11/2017

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Dr. Garber has the best bed side manner. He is one of the best surgeons I have every met. I would recommend him to anyone.

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T W.

08/09/2017

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Outstanding attention from start to finish. The preparation was thorough, but worth it because of the attention I received from my cardiologist, Bruce Robin. Dr Garber explained everything at the beginning, which was confirmed and augmented by several physicians assistants, all leading to the day of surgery. St Francis could not have been better. The staff was excellent. Recovery was surprisingly fast and not really painful at all. I can give the highest possible rating to this entire experience. Thanks, Dr Garber, staff, and all other connected!

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Richard G.

06/27/2017

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Dr. Garber was friendly, patient and knowledgable. All my questions and concerns were addressed thoroughly.

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L R.

06/18/2017

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Dr Garber and his office are the bomb. Super talented, knowledgable and kind. They all care. Remarkable experience..

Details

Phone: (516) 616-5500

Address: 125 Mineola Ave, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Website: http://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/the-practice/the-team/surgeons/shawn-m-garber

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