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General, Bariatric, Foregut and Robotic Surgery

Matthew M. Jung,

DO DABS

Dr. Matthew Jung is a Board Certified General Surgeon who specializes in general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and bariatric surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal hernia, appendicitis, bowel obstructions, diverticulitis, gallbladder disease, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), and weight management surgery. Dr. Jung received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (formerly UMDNJ) in Stratford, NJ. He completed his general surgery residency with Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. He then went on to complete sub-specialty fellowing training in Advanced Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery at Northwell Health–North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY.

Dr. Jung is also a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Medical Society of the State New York, American Medical Association, and the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Jung is also a member of One Surgery/Related Surgical Specialties, a large multi specialty surgical consortium that serves the Tristate region. In addition to English, Dr. Jung is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and speaks Spanish. He is currently affiliated with Catholic Health of Long Island. He joined Surgical Specialists of Greater New York in 2025 and sees patients throughout New York City and Long Island.

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Education and Training

New York University, Class of 2013, BA History

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (formerly UMDNJ), Class of 2018

Hackensack Meridian Health - Palisades,

General Surgery Residency 2018-2023

Northwell Health North Shore University Hospital

Advanced Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship 2023-2024

Memberships

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

American Medical Association

American Osteopathic Association

New York State ACS Chapter

New York ASMBS Chapter

Medical Society of the State of New York

Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Diplomate

American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - Certification of Training in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Conditions We Treat

General Surgery

  • Inguinal Hernias

  • Femoral Hernias

  • Umbilical and Ventral Hernias

  • Lumbar Hernias

  • Incisional Hernias

  • Appendicitis and other diseases of the Appendix

  • Gallbladder and Gallstones diseases

  • Small Intestine diseases

  • Large Intestine diseases

  • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters

  • Lipomas

  • Cysts and other skin and soft tissue masses and biopsies

  • Lymph Node Biopsies

  • Abscess

  • Wound Care

Foregut Surgery

  • Reflux (GERD) and Peptic Ulcer Diseases

  • Hiatal Hernias

  • Para-esophageal Hernias

  • Stomach disorders and diseases

  • Achalasia

  • Feeding Tube Access for Palliation or Hospice

Bariatric Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Removals (We no longer place them)

  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy

  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass

  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Conversions (Sleeve to Bypass)

  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Duodenal-Ileal Bypass or SADI

  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Bariatric Surgery Revisions

Office Locations

Manhattan Office

1060 5th Ave, #1B

New York, NY 10128

 

Astoria Office

30-16 30th Dr, #3F

Astoria, NY 11102

 

Melville Office

150 Broadhollow Road, Suite 355

Melville, NY 11747

 

Hospital Affiliations

Catholic Health

Mercy Hospital

 

Catholic Health

Good Samaritan University Hospital

 

Catholic Health

St. Joseph’s Hospital

 

Surgery Center Affiliations

Midtown Surgery Center

 

New Hyde Park Surgery Center

 

Northwell Health Melville Surgery Center

 

Gramercy Surgery Center - Queens

 

EMU Health Surgery Center