We reviewed all the Bariatric Surgeons serving the greater Chicago area, and picked the top picks based on experience, education, and empathy.

If we look at the official data from the 2018 survey, Chicago is home to 2.71 million people, a 0.386% growth from the previous year. The median salary of Chicago residents is $57,238. Chicago has a 1,062:1 ratio of patients to primary care physicians. If we compare to the neighboring regions, the ratio is extremely good in Chicago.

Berrien County, Porter County, Lake County, Will County, McHenry County, and Kane County have a comparatively higher patient to clinician ratios. In Chicago, this ratio represents no change from the previous year, i.e. 2017. 61.2% of adults in the metropolitan area in Chicago are overweight or obese.

Chicago has 9.79%, uninsured individuals. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of uninsured individuals in the state grew by 2.35%. 8.81% of the population has non-group health insurance coverage, 25.6% are on Medicaid, Medicare covers 9.11% of the population, 0.647% are on military or VA coverage and finally, employer health insurance coverage is available to 46.1% of the population.

Bariatric Surgery FAQs

Bariatric Surgery FAQs

Learn more

Last updated: April 24, 2025

DR. RYAN HEADLEY, M.D.

908 North Elm Street, Suite 309 Hinsdale, IL 60521

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Headley, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 18 years of experience. He is skilled in surgeries from basic appendectomies to complex minimally invasive operations. His area of expertise includes – all bariatric surgeries on the super-obese in addition to revision surgeries, Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Headley is located in Chicago, Illinois.

DR. JUAQUITO (JAY) M. JORGE, M.D.

New Hope Surgical 1950 N Harlem Ave Elmwood Park IL 60707

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Jorge, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who served his country for six years on active duty as a Navy Corpsman. He is a Bariatric Surgeon specialist. His area of expertise includes – bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, as well as general, and advanced endoscopic surgeries. Dr. Jorge is currently located in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. VAFA SHAYANI, M.D.

500 Remington Blvd. Outpatient Center Building 3, Suite 235

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Shayani, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 20 years of surgical experience, currently serving the Chicago, Illinois area.. He has performed more than 4000 bariatric surgeries till now. His area of expertise includes - Orbera Gastric Balloon and the air-filled Obalon gastric balloon, LAP-BAND surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, ​adjustable gastric banding, vBloc surgery, and Aspire Assist procedure.

DR. SOFIANE EL DJOUZI, M.D.

420 S. Schmidt Rd. Suite 235, Bolingbrook IL 60440

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Djouzi, MD, MS, MBA, FRCS, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery, located in Chicago, Illinois. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques utilizing robotics to conduct multi-port and single-incision procedures. His surgical skills include - Advanced Laparoscopy Anorectal Surgery, Anti-reflux Surgical Procedures including LINX Procedure, Hiatal Hernia Repair, Appendectomy, Appendiceal Cancer, Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery, Bile Tract  Surgery, Biliary Duct Surgery, Biliary Surgery, Bowel Obstruction & Bowel Resection Surgery, Colon Surgery, and Bariatric Medicine.

DR. RAMI LUTFI, M.D.

3000 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Lutfi, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon currently serving the greater Chicago area. He specializes in a wide range of surgical weight loss procedures, including Laparoscopic gastric bypass, Lap Banding, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and much more.

DR. HSIN –YI CHANG, M.D.

802 Fox Glen Court Barrington, IL

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Chang, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgery and extensive surgical experience. Her area of surgical expertise other than general surgery includes - Bariatric Surgery with Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgical techniques and Foregut Surgery (Hiatal Hernia Repair, Esophageal Hernia Repair, and Treatment for Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Dr. Chang is located in Chicago, Illinois.  

DR. DANIEL B. WOOL, M.D.

129 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Wool, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 16 years of experience. He is highly skilled in trauma and critical care. His area of surgical expertise includes - hernia, foregut, colon, bariatric, as well as advanced laparoscopic and robotic cases. Dr. Wool is currently based in Chicago, Illinois.

DR. AARON SIEGEL, M.D.

1 S Greenleaf St Ste A, Gurnee, IL 60031

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Siegel, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with extensive surgical experience, currently serving the Chicago, Illinois area. His range of surgical skills includes - Bariatric surgery, Breast Surgery, Breast cancer surgery, Colon surgery, Gastroesophageal reflux, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhoid surgery, Lap band surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, and Robotic surgery.  

DR. FREDERICK MARVIN TIESENGA, M.D.

1950 N. Harlem Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Tiesenga is a highly skilled bariatric surgeon in Chicago, Illinois with more than 33 years of experience. His range of expertise includes Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Repairs, and Robotic Surgery.

DR. JOHN CHEREGI, M.D.

802 Fox Glen Court Barrington, IL

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Cheregi, MD is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialty in bariatric surgery, currently located in Chicago, Illinois. He has more than 17 years of surgical experience. Apart from general surgery, he is skilled in Bariatric surgery through Robotic and Minimally Invasive techniques, and Foregut Surgery (Hiatal Hernia Repair, Esophageal Hernia Repair, and Treatment for Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease).

Load More

Bariatric Surgery FAQs

The cost of bariatric surgery is highly dependent on a number of factors including patient location, insurance coverage, and the specific procedure involved. On average, bariatric surgery in Chicago can cost anywhere from $10,000 all the way to $60,000. Click here to learn more about the cost of bariatric surgery in Chicago.