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Our dedicated team, led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Seun Sowemimo, is committed to providing exceptional surgical care, whether you’re considering transformative weight loss surgery or a minimally-invasive laparoscopic hernia repair or gallbladder operation.
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Dr. Oluseun A. Sowemimo, (Dr. Seun) is a board-certified, fellowship-trained New Jersey-based bariatric surgeon specializing in minimally-invasive laparoscopic weight loss surgery. He also performs general surgery, including gallbladder removal and hernia repair surgery.
His private surgical practice, Prime Surgicare, has offices and hernia centers in Freehold, Jackson and Old Bridge NJ. He is the Medical Director for Bariatric Surgery at Centrastate Medical Center, a Bariatric center of excellence and also a partner at Central Jersey Bariatrics.
Dr. Seun successfully completed surgical fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive (laparoscopic), robotic and open bariatric surgery at Yale University School of Medicine, Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, CT .
He completed his general surgery internship and residency training at College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, Harlem Hospital Center, New York, where he was Chief Resident (2004 – 2005). After completing clinical clerkships at Kings College Hospital, London, Dr. Seun began his surgical training at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, London.
In addition to presenting professional and patient-focused talks at medical society and national meetings, Dr. Seun is also actively involved in several professional healthcare organizations:
American Medical Association (AMA)
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
He has appeared on television as a guest on Dr. Oz, CBS, NY1 and News 12 NJ.
Dr. Seun is on staff at Hackensack Meridian Health and CentraState Healthcare System, where he serves as Medical Director of the Bariatric Center, an SRC Bariatric Center of Excellence (2023).
Dr. Seun Sowemimo’s practice delivers the highest quality care and fosters trust with every patient. As a second-generation bariatric surgeon, Dr. Seun was inspired by his father’s adherence to “primum non nocere” (first, do no harm), a value that shapes his approach to patient care. With advanced training from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Columbia and Yale Universities, Dr. Seun has refined his expertise in bariatric surgery, maintaining rigorous standards to ensure each weight loss procedure—whether gastric sleeve or gastric bypass—is performed with the utmost safety.
Dr. Seun is pursuing an EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership at Cornell University, combining clinical excellence with strategic healthcare insights. As a top-rated, board-certified weight loss surgeon in New Jersey, he’s recognized for his dedication to choosing the right bariatric surgery for each patient to achieve effective, long-term health benefits. Known for his approachable, personable demeanor, Dr. Seun balances his professional life with family time in Monmouth County, where he resides with his wife and three children. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, tennis, and exploring his passion for technology, particularly videography and editing.
With a commitment to compassionate, expert care, Dr. Seun supports patients from their initial consultation through post-operative recovery, making each step of the bariatric surgery journey a transformative experience.
Jessica has been on Dr. Seun’s team since he launched his private practice. She oversees office management responsibilities, schedules appointments and maintains Dr. Seun’s surgery schedule.
Jessica loves working at Prime Surgicare because she helps patients before and after their surgeries. “It’s a great feeling to see patients eventually walk out the door happy and healthy again.”
Laura has well over a decade of experience in the medical field. She is friendly, positive and well organized. With a passion for helping patients to confidently and successfully navigate their surgical journeys, Laura is a team player who inspires us all to do our best work, all day, every day.
Jenn works at the front desk to assist patients with all of their scheduling needs. She also works alongside patients to help them through the process of preparing for surgery.
She says, “Seeing the transformation throughout the patients’ journeys is such a remarkable thing to experience. It’s definitely my favorite part of this job. I feel blessed to work in an environment that inspires me to continue my own progress in my own journey as a bariatric patient.”
Dr. Sowemimo is on staff as Medical Director of the Bariatric Center at CentraState Healthcare System and on-staff at Hackensack Meridian Health.
Dr. Seun is also an in-network provider with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and participates in several Employer Paid Surgery programs.
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