Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, FOMA, Internist
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Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, FOMA

Internist | Obesity Medicine

1527 Route 27 Suite 2100 Somerset New Jersey, 08873
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Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, FOMA maintains the position of Medical Director at the Jersey Medical Weight loss Center/Aparna Medical Associates located in Somerset, New Jersey. Dr. Chandrasekaran has been in the field for over 10 years with specific interest in primary care, women's health, geriatrics, and most importantly Obesity medicine. In her office, Dr. Chandrasekaran has a comprehensive medical weight loss program in addition to her Primary care practice. Aside from her practice, she is affiliated with St Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University at New Brunswick; also providing services at nursing homes, sub-acute rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and dementia units in the Somerset area. A certified internist through the esteemed American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Chandrasekaran is also an active member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. She also has the honor of being in the Medical Advisory Board at Robert Wood Johnson Fitness and Wellness center, working with other physicians in developing and implementing fitness/nutritional programs.

Education and Training

Madras Medical College

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Provider Details

Female English, Hindi, Tamil
Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, FOMA
Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, FOMA's Expert Contributions
  • Weight Loss - Is There a Magic Wand?

    The term obesity may have different meanings to different individuals. For someone who has been carrying the extra weight (literally), it’s a curse, and it’s the remainder of their multiple failed attempts at weight loss, a lifelong battle with the scale. Society, however, views it as laziness,...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Internal MedicineObesity Medicine

Awards

  • Patients' Choice Award 2014 Vitals 
  • America's Top Physician Award 2014  
  • America's Top Physician Award 2011  
  • America's Top Physician Award 2013  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society Of Bariatric Physicians

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work and Dedication

Hobbies / Sports

  • Reading, gardening, painting

Favorite professional publications

  • JAMA, Medical Economics, Annals of Internal Medicine

Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, FOMA's Practice location

Aparna Medical Associates and Jersey Medical Weight Loss Center

1527 Route 27 Suite 2100 -
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
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New patients: 732-659-6650
www.jerseymedweightloss.com

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