Our Team of Experts
The Chicago Institute of Advanced Bariatrics is staffed by a collaborative team that can address every aspect of weight loss - from lifestyle changes to financial issues.
Rami Lutfi, MD - Medical Director
- Board Certified Surgeon Specializing in Bariatrics
- Clinical Assisstant Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago
We are led by Medical Director Rami Lutfi, M.D., F.A.C.S, a board-certified bariatric surgeon who has performed hundreds of procedures. He proctors other surgeons who wish to perform the LapBand® operation and has written extensively about the subject for leading medical journals. Learn more about Dr. Lutfi and his experience.
Supporting Dr. Lutfi is an experienced clinical team that includes a dietician, psychologist, insurance specialist and a bariatric coordinator who answers questions and guides you through the weight-loss process. These experts work together to give you the support you need - before, during and after your procedure.
Kim Mahoney M.S, R.D, L.D.N - Program Dietician
- Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Science, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
- Member of the American Dietetic Association, Illinois Dietetic Association & Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group
- Completed Master's Thesis on the quality of life after bariatric surgery
- Certified in Adult Weight Management
- Bariatric Sub-unit Chair for the Weight Management practice group of the American Dietetic Association
- Responsible for the pre-operative and post-operative assessment and education for all weight loss patients
- Serve in an active role for bariatric information sessions, pre-operative classes, and post-operative support groups
Patient Care Philosophy: To provide guidance, education and support for individuals to attain and sustain an overall healthy lifestyle.
