Hi,
I’m hoping to find some suggestions about Bariatric surgeons that perform the sleeve. It’s difficult to know who is competent and who I should not go to. Any surgeon suggestions in Chicago or Northwest Indiana would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

On 12/11/2018 at 12:21, Keke46304 said:

Hi,

I’m hoping to find some suggestions about Bariatric surgeons that perform the sleeve. It’s difficult to know who is competent and who I should not go to. Any surgeon suggestions in Chicago or Northwest Indiana would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

Hello. I’m in the preparation stages of having surgery with Dr Vallina who is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and also DuPage Medical Group. He practices at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield IL. I would absolutely recommend him! During the process of seeing the other doctors for the pre-surgery visits, I’ve been told that he is very highly ranked in the bariatric world and based on my interactions with him, I sincerely believe it. He has a great personality and is very attentive while you’re speaking with him.

I'm working with Dr. Mustafa Hussein at the University of Chicago. I haven't had my surgery yet but highly recommend them. It's a well oiled machine there!

Hi, thank you for the information. Do you know if the providers will perform your surgeries or will they be supervising Residents that will be performing portions of the surgery? Are u having the Sleeve? Do they also perform the balloon?

I’m in the process now of going through with Dr. Christopher Joseph out of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox Illinois. Did a lot of research and seems to be the best around in a state of the art hospital and he runs the entire practice. He does seminars every Wednesday at 5:45. His practice is called BMI surgery.

He does everything by the way!!! He does the band, sleeve, bypass, switch, balloon also. He works with one other surgeon but I forget his name.