NJ Top Docs Recognizes Dr. Stefanie Vaimakis for Excellence in 2026
NJ Top Docs Recognizes Dr. Stefanie Vaimakis for Excellence in 2026
NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Stefanie Vaimakis of North Jersey Laparoscopic Associates for 2026. Dr. Vaimakis is an accomplished bariatric surgeon with more than two decades of experience dedicated exclusively to weight-loss and metabolic surgery. She earned her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine in 1996, completed her General Surgery residency at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center in New York City, and pursued advanced fellowship training in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center’s Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, graduating in 2002. Since then, Dr. Vaimakis has performed more than 10,000 bariatric procedures and has devoted her career to helping patients achieve lasting, life-changing results.
A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Vaimakis founded Bariatric Centers of Excellence at Holy Name Medical Center and Englewood Hospital and has served as Director of Bariatrics at Holy Name Medical Center for over a decade. She was also the first surgeon to perform robotic bariatric surgery at Holy Name Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, and Hudson Regional Medical Center.
Her practice provides a full range of surgical and non-surgical weight management options, with a strong focus on long-term support and outcomes. Known for her expertise in treating weight regain after bariatric surgery, Dr. Vaimakis delivers personalized, one-on-one care alongside a dedicated nutritionist to help patients achieve lasting success.
Driven by the profound physical, emotional, and social transformations she has witnessed in her patients, Dr. Vaimakis views bariatric surgery as a uniquely rewarding field that fosters lifelong patient relationships. Her practice is built on personalized attention, compassion, and clinical excellence—ensuring every patient is treated as an individual, not a number. Dr. Vaimakis offers consultations in English, Spanish, and Greek and is honored to guide patients on their journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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