Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD
Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Glen Ridge, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Morristown Medical Center and Saint Clare's Denville Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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230 Sherman Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballem
4.4
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| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 12% | 12% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ballem to family and friends is 4.4 out of 5
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Dr. Naveen Ballem and his family are excited to be back and established in the town where he was raised. He attended the Montclair Kimberley Academy, where he was awarded a Garden State Scholarship. He then moved to Boston for further education...read moreBariatric Surgery
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University Of West Alabama
Medical School, 2000
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- Recipient of 55
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
Compare with other Bariatric Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Ballem with our nearby Bariatric Surgery Specialists at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center today at
(862) 285-2468.
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