The University of Chicago is nationally recognized for its surgical weight loss program, which offers a state-of-the-art, comprehensive approach to weight reduction through surgical means. A multidisciplinary team, comprised of a surgeon, internist, dietician, nurse practitioner and clinical psychologist, is used to evaluate and facilitate the design of an appropriate treatment strategy. The University of Chicago's long-standing tradition of compassionate care ensures that the process is smooth and dignified for each patient.

We working with the most outstanding physicians in this field, a Clinical Nutrition Research Center funded by the National Institutes of Health and state-of-the-art equipment. Our surgeons provide the full array of laparoscopic and open weight reduction procedures: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Duodenal Switch with biliopancreatic diversion and the Lap Band.

Obesity research at the University of Chicago involves basic science investigation as well as clinical research. Experimental protocols for patients with unique problems are available.

The University of Chicago obesity surgeons are:

John Alverdy, MD
Vivek Prachand, MD

To make an appointment please call 773-834-3524.