MissJDVSG

Well I looked him up on Healthgrades. It shows his education, experience, and awards and recognitions, papers he has written. And on my first appointment I asked about his statistics. How many he surgeries has he done, how often are there complications from his surgeries, etc. I hope this answer is helpful. I also found some podcasts that he had been on and listened to him talk (to other medical professionals) about his work, and that was also very telling for me about his competency. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just started with him in late July. I did a lot of research before choosing a surgeon. He is one of the best in Chicago, and he has had a very good success rate and has done a lot of surgeries. When I met him, I was also glad that he was super nice, not judge-y like most doctors, and really understanding of what obese people go through. I still have to go through 5 more months of insurance requirements before surgery, but it's worth the wait, and I'm glad I chose Dr. Lutfi. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App