Amit Parikh, D.O.
About Amit Parikh
Dr Parikh moved to Lake County in July 2011 after completing a Minimally Invasive Surgical Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic General and Bariatric Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr Parikh gained invaluable skills and knowledge about performing advanced minimally invasive surgery during his fellowship for a range of health conditions including colon disorders, hiatal hernia, inguinal hernia, metabolic disease, pancreatic tumors, reflux, and stomach tumors.
During his fellowship he developed a further passion for weight loss (bariatric) surgery. Also during his fellowship he spent time performing research in the field of metabolic surgery and helping educate trainees. Dr Parikh has performed numerous weight loss surgeries, including laparoscopic and robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic and robotic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastric band insertion, laparoscopic and robotic gastric band to bypass and/or sleeve gastrectomy, robotic vertical banded gastroplasty to gastric bypass conversion with excellent results.
Dr Parikh is the only robotic bariatric surgeon in Lake County Illinois. Dr Parikh has a strong commitment to weight management. He and his team will work to the best of their ability to help you reach your health goals.
Credentials and training
- Medical School Attended
- Western University of Health Sciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine2004
- Residency
- Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine2009
- Fellowship
- University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio2011
Accreditations
- ACS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Listed procedures
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass
- Adjustable Gastric Band
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Group Memberships
- ACOS
- ACOS Board Certified
- ACS
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
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- Medicaid
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Practice and contact
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20 Tower Court, Suite AGet directions
Gurnee, Illinois 60031 -
Phone 847-244-3525
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