Michael Nusbaum, MD FACS · FASMBS

For more than 25 years, Dr. Michael Nusbaum has been one of New Jersey's most trusted authorities in medical weight loss, bariatric surgery, body contouring and aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Nusbaum is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). He has guided more than 25,000 patients through safe, lasting transformations and is recognized as a New Jersey Top Doc.

A Pioneer in Metabolic Medicine

Dr. Nusbaum built one of the country's most successful medical weight-loss programs, combining surgical expertise with nutrition, genetics and whole-body wellness. He has trained other surgeons in his techniques and is frequently called upon as a thought leader in metabolic and bariatric medicine.

Featured In

His work and insights have been featured in Inc., Reader's Digest, NJBIZ and across New Jersey media. See more on our In the Media page.

A Philosophy of Honest, Personalized Care

Because Dr. Nusbaum offers every option under one roof — from GLP-1 medications and surgery to CoolSculpting and injectables — his recommendations are always honest and tailored to you, never driven by a single service. Explore our full range of services or meet the wider team.

Meet Our Physicians

A Team of Specialists, Under One Roof

Alongside Dr. Michael Nusbaum, our patients are cared for by a distinguished team of board-certified physicians — spanning aesthetic laser medicine, women’s hormonal health and plastic surgery — so every recommendation is honest, expert and tailored to you.

Dr. Annette Nusbaum, MD, FACR

Aesthetic Laser Medicine & Skin Rejuvenation

Board-Certified NeuroradiologistFACR20+ YearsNYU Langone

Internationally recognized and board-certified, Dr. Annette O. Nusbaum brings more than two decades at the forefront of advanced laser and imaging medicine to Nusbaum Medical Centers and LUXX MedSpa. A fellowship-trained neuroradiologist who spent 20 years at NYU Langone Medical Center, her unrivaled command of head, neck and facial anatomy gives her a precision few aesthetic physicians can match.

She specializes in non-invasive body and facial skin rejuvenation using the world’s most advanced modalities — BBL HERO, HALO laser resurfacing, microneedling, PRP and PRFM, Botox, Dysport and dermal fillers — delivering natural, lasting results. Patients trust her for an artist’s eye for balance paired with a physician’s precision.

Dr. Daria Klachko-Totten, MD

Women’s Hormonal Health & Menopause

Board-Certified OB/GYN20+ YearsNJ Top DoctorCompassionate Care Award

With more than 20 years of clinical experience and thousands of New Jersey babies delivered, board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Daria Klachko-Totten has devoted her career to caring for women at every stage of life. She is a New Jersey Top Doctor (New Jersey Monthly) and a Compassionate Care Award recipient.

Her focus turned to the menopausal transition and hormone-related health, and as a National Medical Director at Optum Health she leads menopause education seminars for client groups nationwide. At Nusbaum Medical Centers she offers consultative, whole-person care for women navigating hormonal change — guiding them through a sometimes rocky transition with clarity, compassion and evidence-based solutions.

Dr. Richard Peck, MD

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeonFaceBreastBody

One of New Jersey’s premier plastic and cosmetic surgeons, Dr. Richard Peck offers the most advanced surgical and non-surgical procedures for the face, breast and body — including liposuction, blepharoplasty, facelift and breast augmentation. His training under internationally renowned aesthetic surgeons informs cosmetic enhancement of the highest caliber.

Dr. Peck and his skilled team pride themselves on complete patient satisfaction — from the first time you walk through the door to the moment you leave — with a single goal: enhancing each patient’s confidence and quality of life.

Trusted by Patients Across New Jersey

From our Cedar Knolls center on Ridgedale Ave, Dr. Nusbaum and our team care for patients across twelve New Jersey counties — and welcome those who travel from across the tri-state area.

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