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Samuel H. Wasser

Samuel H. Wasser, MD

Bariatric Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults (18+ years)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Virtua Medical Group

About Samuel H. Wasser

Professional Statement

Samuel Wasser, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon helping people lose weight and improve their quality of life. Dr. Wasser is medical director of the Virtua Complete Weight Management Program and chairman of the department of surgery at Virtua Mount Holly Hospital. Dr. Wasser is trained in the latest minimally invasive bariatric procedures, including Magnetic Compression Anastomosis Technology for magnetic duodeno-ileostomy surgery. A graduate of the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. Wasser completed his general surgery internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. He completed a second general surgery internship at Morristown Medical Center. Dr. Wasser has presented research at conferences across the country. Patients consistently praise Dr. Wasser and his staff for their professionalism, comprehensive care, and kindness. Many describe the office environment as welcoming, with staff members being respectful, attentive, and always willing to answer questions. Dr. Wasser is frequently described as knowledgeable, empathetic, and genuinely interested in his patients’ well-being, fostering a sense of trust and comfort during their weight-loss journeys. Outside of medicine, Dr. Wasser enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, golfing, reading history, listening to music, and taking long walks on the beach. Dr. Wasser explains how to choose the best weight-loss option for you in our HeartTalk magazine.

Locations

  1. Virtua Complete Weight Management Program - Moorestown Young Ave
  2. Virtua Complete Weight Management Program - Haddon Heights
    • 120 White Horse Pike, Suite 103C, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Morristown Medical Center, General Surgery, 1988
  • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, General Surgery, 1985
  • Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, General Surgery, 1984
  • Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, MD, 1983

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1989

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Assure Premier Plus
  • Aetna Managed Medicaid
  • Aetna Managed Medicare
  • Amerihealth
  • Amerihealth Administrator
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Managed Medicare
  • Clover Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross
  • Horizon Blue Cross Managed Medicare
  • Horizon Managed Medicaid
  • Horizon NJ Total Care
  • Humana Managed Medicare
  • Humana Military
  • IBC-Keystone
  • Independence Administrator
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oxford
  • Trinity Health Pace
  • UMR Commercial
  • Uniformed Service Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicare
  • Veterans Administration
  • Wellcare Managed Medicaid
  • Wellcare Managed Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

475 ratings, 96 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    Dr wasser team is the best . I would recommend him to people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    I'm excited to be on my weight management journey ... Everyone was friendly and very knowledgeable.... I look forward to working with them in the future.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    I walked in and was greeted, before I could sit down I was taken to the back. The nurse took my vitals, asked important questions and within two minutes I was talking to the doctor. Great bedside manner and very personable. Considering weight loss can be a sensitive topic for some, this place will make you comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2026

    I have never had anything but pleasant experience with this medical staff I have recommended to several friends

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2026

    Dr. Wasser truly embodied the human connection: he shook my hand, spoke to me with no mask, listened attentively, walked me out and shook my hand upon exit. Dr. Wasser exceeded my expectations of how a doctor treats their patient, with respect & dignity.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    A relaxing atmosphere. Professional at it's best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    My experience was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    My experience was great !! Everyone every step of the appointment was fantastic. Weight is a very sensitive topic for a person, and every person in the office made me extremely comfortable as well as thr DR.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/29/2026

    Everyone treats you with respect and care. And they get you in and out without a lot of wait time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    I appreciate how kind everyone is. Thank you for great patient care. From the front desk staff to the nurses to Dr Wasser, himself. Everyone is awesome!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    I was completely satisfied with Dr. Wasser and his staff. I am a patient since 2021 and maybe even before then. I trust him explicitly with my health and his advice. His staff is always professional, knowledgeable, and very, very friendly. I recommend them to everyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    The experience has been great, Dr Wasser was awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    I'm very excited for the future. From day one everyone on my journey has been so thoughtful and caring. They treated me wonderful each time I met with someone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Everyone in this office is caring, kind and considerate. I was very lucky to get an appointment with Dr. Wasser, he is great.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Provider was running behind and I felt the visit was rushed. I had arrived early as instructed. There seemed to be a push for surgery when this is not what I wanted at all. Front desk was misleading on next steps in care-received incorrect instructions for scheduling a sleep study.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Wasser and his staff are top-notch and are always professional. I recommend them to other people all the time.??

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    My experience with Dr. Wasser as well as his office was exceptionally well. Everything from the time of making the appointment to the actual checkout was perfect. And the office staff was amazing at their job, with their knowledge of insurance, with their knowledge of check-in as well as check-out. So I really, really appreciate them. I appreciate Virtua for, you know, even having people that make you feel comfortable, make you feel good. I really, really appreciate it. And I will definitely be letting everyone I know know about Virtua, especially Dr. Wasser, as well as his exceptional staff. Thank you so much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    My experience was very great everyone was pleasant and it wasn't no wait time I was in and it I really appreciate Virtua for my health care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    A very positive experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Excellent customer service and very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Very professional and efficient yet kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Great staff and Docs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    This weight loss journey has been life changing. Everyone in your office is friendly and supportive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I left feeling confident and comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Great experience with this practice. Non stressful and very, very impressive staff and clean organized office..

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    I felt like just a number. I waited for this day just for it to feel like a rushed and unimportant life change and experience. My questions were answered but they felt like they were an inconvenience. The front desk staff were the best part about that appointment, so thank you to them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    I was a bariatric patient in 2021. I have kept 69 pounds off, but I now see a few pounds coming back. When I thought of GLP 1 meds, Dr. Wasser came to mind. They reached out to me and I made an appointment. It was a great experience. I look forward to this new collaboration:)))

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Wasser and the entire medical team are an amazing bunch, I always look forward to my appointment there !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    I was seen in a timely manner but the appointment did seem a bit rushed this time around.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    They are so nice, and Dr Wasser is very helpful and caring indeed..

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    The office staff and nurses are truly top notch. They are responsive and kind and knowledgeable. Some times I am not sure if the dots connect between provider, staff, patients, pharmacy, and insurance but everyone seems to be trying their best. I appreciate all of the work to help me get and stay on meds.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    The office staff was so friendly and accommodating.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Everyone was extremely professional & kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr. Wasser is extremely kind, listens, and will give you his opinion, and he is just a wonderful doctor. And I'm so glad I had both my bariatric surgeries with him, and his office staff is awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Everyone was awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    I feel completely comfortable with the entire team. Dr Samual Wasser sets the pace, the team is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    I've been very pleased with the care & attention that I have been receiving.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    The whole staff works great together and helped me reach some of my goals.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Wasser is great has been great for many years. He's not only very professional, very knowledgeable kind, & understanding, but also very handsome and charming so it's easy for him to keep your attention as he explains things thoroughly concerning your health. You can tell that he really cares about his patients health. Dr. Wasser has picked up concerns about my health that even my primary physician did not pick up on

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    I will be cancelling my follow up appointment at the end of January. I left the office in tears. I was not expecting at FIRST introduction of Dr. Wasserman to push surgery. I do not want weight loss surgery and he insisted on pressing the question of why I didn't want surgery. I told him based on my mom working in GI for 10 years, and me seeing the side effects, I will pass. Then I see he's the head of surgery, and it makes sense, he wants a check. This is why I started at [REDACTED] in the first place and I will be finding a different provider. I will say the front desk staff was VERY nice and helpful.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Front desk staff is great. Technicians?? Don't care. Doctor is friendly but spends very very little time with you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Wasser since 2008 and at my most recent hospital stay at Virtual Boar Heath, I had an absolutely terrible experience. I was not being listened to until Dr. Wasser decided to take over my care and actually listen to me and wanted to make sure that I was very well informed of everything that was going on. His bedside manner is impeccable and I'm very, I feel a whole lot better now knowing that he is in charge of my care. He is the only one that actually listened and helped me through my entire stay.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I should not have been scheduled to see the doctor. The doctor's primary concern was whether I decided to have surgery or take a GLP. He order a couple of blood tests and recommended a sleep study due to the size of my neck. The introduction to the weight management program should be a thorough evaluation of my current health, blood work, and metabolic rate to define a baseline for my potential weight loss. I have appointments with a nutritionist and behavior psychologist. So I will reserve additional feedback at this time.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    The visit went very well. The office was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly. When I went into the room for the weight and the vitals, the representative or the tech was extremely helpful and made me very comfortable. And Dr. Wasser made me comfortable and he listened to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr and staff are amazing

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    The follow up was not good. Dr. Wasser called me right after appointment and I missed because I was driving . My call backs have not been responded to by Dr. Wasser. I also sent him a message on my chart because I don't want to keep calling the office. I work m-f 9-5 and I am busy also. I expect a follow up call soon or at least a my chart response. I am interested in working with this Dr. with my weight and health issues. I have questions. Hoping to get a response soon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Awesome group thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Staff are very friendly and with how attentive my care provider have been with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    I have found it difficult to get through to the office on the phone to ask a follow up question. You are asked to leave you contact info and they will get back to you. First call I made I got no response. Trying again today, so far no response.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    I thought the doctor was very nice and explained things well. It's just a shame that it took me three months to get an appointment.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    I didn't feel like the doctor saw me as a person with unique needs. He didn't really explain anything to me, and when I responded to his advice with a question, he didn't seem to like that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    I realize that because I only see this provider once a year I sometimes have multiple questions and I feel like I only leave with them. Some answered he's so busy. His appointments are super quick and he kind of concentrate on the last thing you said and I'm sure that's just something I need to work on even though if you're number three he's a great surgeon. I've had much success. I'm happy I'm pleased. And is helping me with something important but I did leave with a few unanswered questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    I have been Dr. Wasser's patient for many years. He is knowledgeable and trustworthy. I have sent other family members to him and each person has been very pleased with him. He gets 2 ????up!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Great group of People

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I'd just like to say that you did a very good job. When I had called and said that my insurance company did not cover a certain medication, you used right away, put a new prescription through and got that out to this insurance company for another pre-op and you did that very quickly. Um, I think that was great. Um, so, okay, that's all. Thanks.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Hi, Dr. Wasser was extremely rude and condescending. I have seen him before and my whole medical history is through him. He was very judgmental about my lack of weight loss since I started seeing him, but he did not look at my records appropriately and see that I had been off the medication for four to five months. He was very mean about it and I felt very uncomfortable. I walked out of the appointment. He also increased my medication without telling me. So I had a really poor experience. I did make my next follow-up appointment with someone else and I feel hopeful about that, but I would never see Dr. Wasser again. And in fact, it kind of followed me up until now. I was very happy to get the survey. So yeah, I had a really poor experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Dr Wasser is wonderful Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Wasser is amazing and takes the time to listen. The entire medical team is amazing from the minute you arrive !!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    My experience with this Virtua provider differed in the fact that the staff were not as engaging and friendly as were the staff in all of the Virtua doctors offices I have visited in the past.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Very nice office staff and provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    I travel an hour to see Dr. Wasser. Been a patient for 10 years. I wouldn't change a thing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Thank you Lord!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Lovely

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    It was less of an evaluation and more choose my own outcome, whether it was surgery or the GLP ones. And I really kind of wanted more of an evaluation, what, you know, what would work for me instead of me dictating what I think I need. Okay. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    I am very satisfied with my appointments. The offices are always very clean, parking is available and hassle free! My care team has always provided great service. All of my questions and concerns are answered in a timely and professional manner!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    It was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    It's always a pleasure to come to Dr. Wasser's office. Everyone treats me very well. I'm seen in a timely manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    The staff were very professional and efficient.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Originally, I was approved for Zepbound. I was advised today I was not approved for Zepbound as I haven't been in a weight loss program for 6 months. Not sure why this is the case when I originally was approved for Zepbound. I called Caremark and they advised that Zepbound is no longer on the formulary list but Wegovy is. I was advised by the Virtual Weight Loss Group that I could not have a prescription for Wegovy. I'm not sure why I'm getting different responses from Virtua and Caremark.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    never had a problem and always respectful to me and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    1st visit, I was evidently the 1st pastor patient and they were clearly off schedule i arrived, according to the chart, 15 minutes before, the office was clearly closed upon my arrival.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Everything was perfect, I loved it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Everyone was attentive and polite.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Excellent care and medical advice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Great results so far. Glad I am seeing this doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Wasser Is So Nice. It is Ashame He Has To Deal With Evil Medicare.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    No exam. Only asks to see incision? No bp, no heart sounds. What did I pay for? Totally disappointed and will likely not return. This is every year. Dr has no interest in my health or what I have to say. After visit summary says all this stuff about my health which would be impossible for him to know from just looking at my abdomen. Ridiculous since surgery was years ago! How about asking how I'm feeling or checking my recent blood work? Never followed up with me and hem I had elevated liver enzymes, never asked how I was doing with that after I had to tell him I was seeing specialists. I haven't had a Dr so uncaring and removed from his patient as I feel when I go to him. I will schedule next years appt with a different surgeon or maybe not at all. I gain nothing from my visits with this dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    My appointment went extremely well, my state disability paperwork was turned in to this office and were faxed to the state the next day, Dr Wasser had if I had any questions which I didn't remember until after I had left the office and. came back after I remembered the question I wanted to ask, the office staff was able to answer it, my surgical experience with Dr Wasser was least painful surgery I ever had, he asked me about my surgical history, and I felt very calm with his very professional attitude,, I would highly recommend Dr Wasser as an excellent experienced surgeon..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I feel very comfortable with Dr. Wasser and his staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Dr Wasser And his Medical assistant were very pleasant and professional!! ?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    I appreciate Dr Wasser personally reaching out to me & telling me to come into his office same day. Not many drs do that & it really made me feel as if my health was important to him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Yes, hi. I apologize. But in the beginning of this survey, I was trying to press for but for some reason I was pressing one. All of my answers was the staff was excellent. The greetings was excellent. The doctor was excellent. Everyone knew me. Everyone answered all of my questions. So I didn't have any bad experiences at all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Excellent patient care, from the front desk to the provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    They are pleasant to assist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    So going to Dr. Wasser's office for almost two years, it is a pleasure to be his patient. I would recommend anyone if they were looking to lose weight for a weight loss doctor, he would be the one I would pick. The staff is courteous. They know you. They know what you need. I love going to Dr. Wasser's office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Love the staff. Very helpful. Friendly. Understanding. I only have a problem having my scripts being sent to pharmacy. It's the only problem I have. Other than that, 5 stars all the time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    My first answer to the question to incorrect, it wasn't a yes. They were incorrect. That's it. So if I could have done the study over again, I would have corrected the first, I think it's the first five questions. Everybody at the doctor's office was very nice. Everybody treated me kindly. Everybody was just, I'll give them a 10. So the first couple of answers were wrong. Thank you. Bye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I would trust Dr. Wasser with my life. I very much like him and he's a very good doctor. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr wasser and staff are top notch. I loved his bedside manner and staff was awesome. I felt welcomed heard and seen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    I love the office everybody's always so nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr Wasser saved my life. He genuinely care and if it wasn't for him caring so much with his expertise I'll probably be dead so I greatly appreciate Dr Wasser and definitely will recommend him to everyone that needs this type of care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Very pleased with the care I'm receiving.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr not very interested in patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Awesome!