We are pleased to announce Dr. Jolita Auguste has joined Prime Surgicare and Central Jersey Bariatrics as a board-certified surgeon, specializing in bariatric and general surgery.
She is a talented new addition to our team and will play an important role in our continued growth.
Dr. Auguste completed fellowship training in advanced endoscopy and minimally-invasive surgery with a focus on bariatric surgery.
She performs laparoscopic and robotic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, in addition to laparoscopic GI operations including hernia surgery, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, colon surgery, and acid reflux surgery.
Medical and Surgical Training
Dr. Auguste completed her fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery and advanced endoscopy at Penn Medicine at Princeton Health; where she also acquired her certification in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci Xi system.
She completed her general surgery training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where she was Chief Resident (2016-2017). Dr. Auguste has trained in prominent metropolitan hospitals, including Kings County Medical Center, University Hospital of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Hospital, Richmond University Medical Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Professional Affiliations
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Dr. Auguste will support Prime Surgicare Medical Director, Dr. Seun Sowemimo and perform surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health and CentraState Medical Center.
For telehealth appointments to discuss bariatric or general surgery needs, please call (732) 982-2002 to set up an appointment with Dr. Seun or Dr. Auguste this week.