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Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout
VMG Provider
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Bio
What are some of the specific conditions you treat?
Some of the specific conditions that I treat include morbid obesity, metabolic disorders, weight regain after bariatric surgery, GERD, hiatal/para-esophageal hernia, abdominal wall hernias, and cholecystits/bilary colic.
What techniques or procedures do you use in your practice?
I perform minimally invasive weight loss procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, modified duodenal switch (SADI) and revisional bariatric surgery (for weight regain) using the Da Vinci robot surgical system. I also treat morbid obesity using medical therapeutics and behavior modification. My bariatric practice employs extensive preoperative and postoperative guidance, nutritional education, health monitoring and support.
What would you like patients to know about your approach to care?
My approach to care relies upon a strong doctor-patient relationship to establish the patient's goals and to determine the most effective and safest way to achieve those goals. My role as a surgeon is to significantly improve the lives of my patients while minimizing any risks to their health and well-being.
Title(s)
Medical Director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Valley Medical Group; Subspecialty Director of Bariatric Surgery, The Valley Hospital
Insurances Accepted
ColigoCare
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Locations
- VMG Bariatric Surgery - Paramus
- 80 East Rt 4, Suite 490, Paramus, NJ 07652
- Get Directions
- phone: 201-251-3480
- fax: 201-689-2393
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: New York Medical College, Bariatric Surgery, 2003
- Doctor of Medicine: SUNY At Stony Brook School Of Medicine, Medical Doctor, 1997
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
48 ratings, 12 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
All good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr Yatco is the BEST! Recommend him to friend and always takes his time to answer al my questions. Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Very pleasant, friendly and took the time to explain everything clearly. I wish more doctors were like him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Very happy to be taken care by Valley Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very clear and complete explanations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
All went over and beyond.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Everyone gave me the instructions. I felt very calm and safe.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Good, Dr. Yatco is an excellent Dr. ,very knowledgeable, and professional with concern for the patients well being!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr Yatco is the utmost professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
This was the first time I met Dr. Yatco. He was completely familiar with my condition and health issues. We had a great conversation about my status from tests and he answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
He spent a lot of time with me discussing alternatives. First time meeting him, and I really liked him. Made me feel like a real person.