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Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD

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(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery and Bariatric Medicine

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2006)

Professional interests include: rectal surgery, abdominal hernia, appendicitis, and more.

25 Rockwood Place Suite 120
Englewood, NJ 07631

(201) 608-2848

Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Englewood, NJ specializing in bariatric surgery, general surgery and bariatric medicine. She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD is affiliated with Englewood Health and MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC.

Office Locations

Address:

25 Rockwood Place Suite 120
Englewood, NJ 07631

Address:

2 Journal Square Plaza 2nd Floor, Medical Suites
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Address:

22-18 Broadway Suite 301
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Some issues Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News

“Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, a general and bariatric surgeon who plans to start seeing patients at the new center soon, said she felt like a "kid in a candy store" looking at the equipment in the...”—"Englewood Health debuts outpatient center in Journal Square, adding another layer to the neighborhood's growth", NJ.com, April 2022

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	16
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	12

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	16

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

doctor visit	28

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Englewood, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

doctor visit	18
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2006. She completed residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the General Surgery (American Board of Surgery) and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2006)

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Englewood Health

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, WellCare, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, MHBP, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, QualCare, MVP Health Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellPoint, UnitedHealthcare, NALC, Clover Health, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and APWU.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

Fidelis Care

WellCare

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

MHBP

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

QualCare

MVP Health Care

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellPoint

UnitedHealthcare

NALC

Clover Health

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

APWU

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Englewood, NJ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Celines Morales-Ribeiro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,404 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,404
KCI USA, Inc	$1,790 VAC VERAFLO $1,790
Ethicon US, LLC	$1,546 Endoscopy Endocutters $1,253	SURGICEL NU-KNIT $163	Energy Harmonic $26	Endoscopy: Endocutters $23	Echelon; Endopath $22	Other $58
Covidien LP	$808 ProGrip $808
Covidien Sales LLC	$648 Synthetic Mesh $543	Endo Stapling $35	ProGrip $32	ReliaTack $16	Vessel Sealing $16	Other $7
Other	$3,107 Orbera $668	Exparel $592	STRATTICE $225	GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce $169	Injectafer $122	Other $1,332

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,979
Food and Beverage	$3,260
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500
Consulting Fee	$400
Education	$151
Other	$14

Biography

Dr. Celinés Morales-Ribeiro practices general surgery in Englewood, NJ, Fair Lawn, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. Dr. Morales-Ribeiro most likely takes Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She studied medicine at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She is professionally affiliated with Englewood Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Englewood, NJ.