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Dena G Arumugam, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
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4.9 out of 5 – 
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HMH - Bariatric & General Surgery - Neptune

19 Davis Avenue, Floor 4 Neptune, NJ 07753
Phone
732-897-2300
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Dena Arumugam, MD, FACS, is a board-certified gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques. She offers comprehensive surgical weight loss management, including the use of weight loss medication, and is also certified in obesity medicine. Dr. Arumugam’s expertise extends to a wide range of inpatient & outpatient general surgical procedures, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and other abdominal surgeries. Patients appreciate Dr. Arumugam’s attentive, caring approach and her commitment to developing personalized surgical plans tailored to their individual needs.





Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Arumugam held leadership, research, and volunteer positions within the medical field, including roles as an Instructor at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Department of Surgery and Assistant Professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Her extensive research background encompasses a variety of general surgical diseases, with a particular focus on optimizing outcomes after bariatric surgery. Dr. Arumugam is dedicated to providing safe, exceptional care using the most advanced tools and techniques. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the Obesity Medicine Association.





Dr. Arumugam is a valuable addition to our surgical faculty practice in the HOPE Tower, collaborating with a team of experienced, board-certified surgeons. The practice's location, adjacent to Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, provides Dr. Arumugam with access to state-of-the-art technology and a comprehensive range of support services for patients and their families.





Dr. Arumugam is an expert in the following procedures:





Appendectomy


Chemotherapy port placement


Colon surgery


Complex abdominal wall reconstruction


Feeding tube placement (gastrostomy, jejunostomy)


Gallbladder surgery


Gastric banding/removal


Hiatal/diaphragm hernia


Hidradenitis


Liver biopsy/abscess


Lymph node biopsy


Medical weight loss


Ostomy reversal


Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement


Pilonidal cyst


Reflux surgery, fundoplication


Revisional weight loss surgery


Roux en y gastric bypass


Skin abscess


Skin lesions


Sleeve gastrectomy


Small intestinal surgery


Soft tissue masses


Spleen surgery


Stomach surgery


Therapeutic & diagnostic endoscopy


Ventral/umbilical/epigastric/incisional/inguinal/femoral hernia


Wound debridements



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4.9
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4.9
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4.8
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4.9
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4.9
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5
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4.9 out of 5
322 ratings,
45 reviews
Dr Arumugam was a breath of fresh air. She was kind, she listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and offered a plan that we both agreed upon. I am very pleased to be under her care.
Overall, I didn't feel rushed during my visit. There's definitely an art to moving quickly without making it obvious. However, the PA came across as curt, and the PCT didn't really communicate at all. The MD seemed to make an effort to understand my perspective, but I'm not sure she fully grasped it.
Everyone was very professional
Dr Arumagam and team are very professional and supportive. I consider myself fortunate to be under their care.
My doctor Dena is the best.

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HMH - Bariatric & General Surgery - Neptune

19 Davis Avenue, Floor 4 Neptune, NJ 07753
Monday - Thursday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday

Closed

Phone
732-897-2300